Obviously, AI has become the core technology in creating an innovative urban area and smart city or in boosting a sustainable socio-economic growth of the city. AI has also been the tool to turn HCMC into a city for IT startups, with the successful cases of nearly 23,000 new IT companies. … [Read more...] about HCMC speeding up digital transformation
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Russian seminar looks at US relations in Southeast Asia
Hanoi (VNA) - The characteristics of relations between the US and ASEAN and key regional partners, as well as major orientations in their dialogue, were among the topics of an online seminar held by the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Russia on January 26. The seminar brought together more than 100 leading Russian experts and scholars in international politics and security. Delegates also touched on the new US President Joe Biden administration’s forecasted policy towards Asia, along with his stance on multilateral institutions and formats in the region. They shared the view that the Asia-Pacific region and Southeast Asia in particular are expected to continue facing various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic slowdown, and competition between China and the US. Recommendations were made on easing the impact of the challenges and spurring regional integration. Dr Alexander Korolev, an expert from HSE, said external and internal impacts would prompt … [Read more...] about Russian seminar looks at US relations in Southeast Asia
Singapore, China boost implementation of Smart City Initiative
Singapore (VNA) – Singapore and China’s Shenzhen city on June 17 inked eight memoranda of understanding (MOU) in support of their Smart City Initiative (SCI) that was agreed upon last year. With the aim of connecting business ecosystems and strengthening links between Singapore and China's tech capital, SCI will allow both sides’ businesses and people to tap into the opportunities available in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia. As part of the initiative, a new Asian small-and medium-sized enterprise (SME) hub will be put into operation by July 2020, which is expected to connect about 4 million Chinese businesses with 50 Singaporean SMEs selling protective equipment and office supplies./. … [Read more...] about Singapore, China boost implementation of Smart City Initiative
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 28
In addition to these achievements, the livestock sector still has shortcomings such as unsustainable growth, especially in disease control, food safety, environment and product market. The sector alsos face many challenges in the context of deep international integration. Especially following the signing of free trade agreements, domestic livestock products will have to compete more fiercely with products of the same type from foreign countries with better qualifications and experience than Vietnam. On the other hand, Vietnamese experts and the relevant agencies do not yet fully appreciate the important role of market factors for the development of the pork industry and land-related issues for grazing spaces of buffalo and beef breeding. Breeders still lack land the funds for investment in and development of farms. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 28
Ca Mau culls 1,600 H5N1-infected poultry
A flock of ducks is seen in the paddy field. The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has reported one H5N1 bird-flu outbreak at a local household in Phu Thuan Commune of Phu Tan District – PHOTO: LDO HCMC – The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has reported one H5N1 bird-flu outbreak at a local household in Phu Thuan Commune of Phu Tan District, with 1,600 sick chickens being culled to prevent the spread of the highly infectious disease, said a local official today, January 27. … [Read more...] about Ca Mau culls 1,600 H5N1-infected poultry