Chief Representative of UN Habitat Vietnam Dr. Nguyen Quang said that urbanisation brings in many opportunities for local residents, but creates a lot of big challenges, including those involved in poverty and inequality. The final goal of a smart city is to improve the quality of life, increase the efficiency of human resources and natural resources, and connect the government and people, Quang added./. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi strives to become creative city in region
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University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics earlier this week launched the Institute of Smart Cities and Management (ISCM), whose mission will be to mobilise international cooperation in addressing urban issues globally. The launch was attended by officials from economics, urban studies, transport, and environment universities and organisations from Asia, Europe and the US. Su Dinh Thanh, Rector of the HCM City University of Economics, said the institute aims to become a smart city training and research institute that uses technology and critical thinking as powerful tools to solve urban problems of the future. “I believe that ISCM and our partners will contribute to improving the quality of education and urban life through three activities — integrated education, research and development, and solving practical problems through projects.” Dr Trinh Tu Anh, director of the new institute, said it aims to develop education integrated … [Read more...] about University sets up Institute of Smart Cities and Management
Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
Dong Thap Province has prioritized investment in key commodities such as rice, ornamental flowers, mango, pangasius, changed production methods, strengthened cooperation and market linkages in order to reduce costs and increase product quality. Many high-tech, smart and clean agriculture models have opened up a new approach, boosting the production value of the province’s farming industry to more than VND13.17 trillion in 2020, an increase of VND508 billion compared to the same period in 2019. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
Agricultural exports set to join more global value chains as new FTAs take effect
The UKVFTA, signed in December 2020, was negotiated based on commitments previously made in the EVFTA (EU-VN trade agreement), with necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with the bilateral trade framework between Việt Nam and the UK and to ensure a balance of benefits between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Agricultural exports set to join more global value chains as new FTAs take effect
RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets
HCM City (VNA) - The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will create opportunities for Vietnam’s agricultural products to extend their reach in the region and the world, experts have said. Le Duy Minh, President of the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association, told a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 that the agriculture sector has been integrating intensively and extensively into the world but also faces considerable difficulties and challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade disputes between major economies, and an increase in technical barriers in many countries. Vietnam signed a number of important economic deals in 2020, heralding a new era of economic integration with opportunities to expand export markets and attract more domestic and foreign investment. Among the deals, the RCEP, which gathers together 10 ASEAN countries and five partners (the Republic of Korea, China, … [Read more...] about RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets