The Hanoitimes - The social network platform received an investment pledge of VND500 billion (US$21.5 million) from G-Capital, with a view to reaching 50 million users by 2021. Vietnam wants own social network alternative to Facebook, Google: Minister Social network domains of Zalo may be revoked Social network Gapo created by Gapo Technology Joint Stock Company, a Vietnamese tech firm, made its debut in Hanoi on July 23. The platform has green background with interface, layouts and features similar to that of Facebook. The social network platform of Gapo Besides basic functions of a social network such as updating status, adding friends, liking, picture and video uploading and messaging, Gapo has the feature of posting stories and statuses with colorful themes and templates and live streaming. In addition, Gapo users have to confirm their IDs for account protection, online payment and the use of other services. Account impersonation and losing is out … [Read more...] about Made-in-Vietnam social network platform launched in Hanoi
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Resolution on continued improvement of business environment (Resolution 02)
For reference: THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 02/NQ-CP Ha Noi, January 01, 2019 RESOLUTION Continued implementation of major tasks and solutions for improving the business environment and the national competitiveness in 2019 and orientation towards 2021 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to Resolution No. 69/2018/QH14 dated April 12, 2016 of the National Assembly on the 5-year socio-economic development plan from 2016-2020; Resolution No. 48/2017/QH14 dated November 8, 2018 of the National Assembly on the socio-economic development plan for 2019; At the proposal of the Minister of Planning and Investment, DECIDES: I. EVALUATION OF THE SITUATION Thanks to implementation of the Government's annual Resolutions No. 19 on improving the business environment and the national competitiveness, ministries, agencies and localities have become increasingly aware … [Read more...] about Resolution on continued improvement of business environment (Resolution 02)
Tech to bring better insurance services for people
An insurance official in the northern mountainous province of Sơn La instructs elder citizens to fill out the forms. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, Deputy Director of the Technology Centre of Việt Nam Social Security (VSS) talks to Việt Nam News on the strides the centre has made in technology adoption to achieve efficiency and better delivery of public services. In 2017 and 2018, Việt Nam Social Security (VSS) topped various Government technology rankings, including the lists for e-portal and human resources capacity and the technology readiness (ICT Index). Could you tell us more about VSS’s achievements in this regard and how they came to be? Information technology (IT) application, administrative reforms and raising the capacity of our staff have been at the forefront of the VSS agenda in recent years as we move into the Industry 4.0 era. Technology has been deeply integrated into our operational … [Read more...] about Tech to bring better insurance services for people
Making cities more livable
The Hanoitimes - Sasank Vemuri, Urban Development Specialist, Asia Development Bank, talks with Hanoitimes on criteria of livable cities. Hanoi advised to first focus on key infrastructure as it heads for smart city Hanoi is well positioned to become a smart city: Ericsson exec. Smart city is an inevitable trend for Hanoi Urbanization trends and challenges Urban areas are home to almost half of Asia’s population. The urban populations in Asia and Pacific region have grown from a proportion of about 20% in the 1950s to around 48% in 2018. By 2030, urban areas are expected to have 55% of the region’s population, or about 2.5 billion people. The scale, speed and density of urban population in Vietnam are growing along this trend. Sasank Vemuri, Urban Development Specialist, Asia Development Bank. Rapid urbanization is often linked to improved economic opportunities, better access to health and education services, and better living conditions. However, … [Read more...] about Making cities more livable