Role of science and technology in development of society

A lever for development Given global integration and strong development of the 4th Industrial Revolution, science, technology and innovation have become the most important input factors of modern productive forces that have a decisive influence on the quality and growth rates of economies. In Vietnam, along with education and training, the Party and State attach importance to the role of science and technology as the leading national policy and driving force for socioeconomic development and national defense. In recent years, the legal system has been updated to serve economic growth in accordance with the development context of the country and its new-generation free trade agreements, focusing on perfecting investment and financial mechanisms, non-state budget mobilization for science and technology, and attracting qualified staff, especially Vietnamese scientists from abroad and foreigners in Vietnam. The contribution of science and technology is significant to … [Read more...] about Science, technology, innovation: The foundation of Vietnam’s development

The winners of the "Make in Vietnam digital technology product" awards 2021 will be considered for inclusion on the list of IT products and services prioritized for investment, hiring and procurement by state agencies. "Make in Vietnam digital technology products" is an award launched for the first time in 2020 by the Ministry of Information and Communications to honor excellent digital technology products designed, created and manufactured in Vietnam that have great practical value recognized in the development of the digital economy, digital government and digital society in the country. The Ministry of Information and Communications will hold an online press conference to announce and launch this award on June 18. This event will take place at the same time at six places: the headquarters of the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hanoi and the headquarters of the Department of Information and Communications of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about 2nd ‘Make in Vietnam digital technology products’ awards launched

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Gullien; Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Viet Thao, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association co-chair the event held virtually on June 23. (Photo courtesy of the Cuban Embassy to Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) – Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Viet Thao, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association, on June 23 highlighted the solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, affirming Vietnam ese people always stand side by side with Cuba. The relationship remains a role model one that has become an invaluable legacy of the two Parties, States and peoples, Thao said while co-chairing an exchange programme that was held online and linked to 30 sites in Vietnam and Cuba. The event took place on the day when Cuba submitted a draft resolution against the US blockade to the United Nations. Vietnamese people have always opposed the unilateral blockade imposed by … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people always stand side by side with Cuba

Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City will prioritise seven transport projects as part of its smart urban programme during the 2021-2025 period. The projects aim to apply technologies in urban management in the southern metropolis. Of the projects, six are expected to use the city’s budget with total funding of 851 billion VND (37.1 million USD), and the other is worth about 5.7 trillion VND from other sources. To implement such projects, the municipal People’s Committee has assigned the Department of Transport to coordinate with the Department of Information and Communications, the Department of Home Affairs and relevant agencies to raise proposals regarding human resources development in order to bring into full play achievements of the fourth Industrial Revolution in smart urban management . The committee also asked relevant units to continue rolling out smart urban projects under the project on building HCM City into an urban … [Read more...] about HCM City prioritises seven transport projects for 2021-2025

Additional 88 domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases reported Vietnam logged 97 new COVID-19 cases, including 88 domestic and nine imported, in the past six hours to 6pm on June 22, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said. Most of the new cases were detected in Ho Chi Minh City, with 63 infections, and the remainders were discovered in Bac Giang (12), Bac Ninh (6), Hung Yen (2), Nghe An (1) and Hanoi (1). By 6pm on June 22, the country had recorded a total of 12,010 domestically-transmitted infections and 1,717 imported cases. The number of locally-transmitted cases since the fourth COVID-19 wave hit Vietnam on April 27 amounted to 10,875, including 2,772 recoveries. According to the MoH’s Medical Service Administration, 5,546 patients have given the all-clear from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 to date, while the death toll related to the disease was 69. Among active patients undergoing treatment, 377 have tested negative to the virus once, 132 twice and 141 thrice./. 12-hour … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 22

Local communication service providers can leverage their assets to deliver in a more efficient manner VMware software powering the world’s complex digital infrastructure is extending its Telco Cloud Platform to also include the radio access network (RAN). The 5G Telco Cloud Platform empowers communication service providers (CSPs) to better meet the growing demands for 5G-powered innovations in Vietnam. The VMware 5G Telco Cloud Platform is a consistent cloud-first solution, powered by carrier-grade and high-performance cloud-native infrastructure that enables CSPs to support future-forward technology applications across the region. Pham Viet Thang, country manager at VMware Vietnam, said the country is well ahead of its regional counterparts in Southeast Asia with the number of 5G subscriptions forecast to be 6.3 million in 2025. “VMware has been working with industry partners and other bodies in building an open eco-system for 5G. We continue to invest in driving innovation … [Read more...] about PPP focus for tech enterprise offerings