Farmer Tran Huu Hue of An Giang province, owns stamps of great historical value, including two collections namely “Hoang Sa soldiers in the 17th and 18th century” and “Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in ancient maps”. Stamp collector Tran Huu Hue (Photo: Phan Anh/ VOV) Farmer Tran Huu Hue of An Giang province, owns stamps of great historical value, including two collections namely “Hoang Sa soldiers in the 17th and 18thcentury” and “Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in ancient maps”. Tran Huu Hue has had a passion for collecting stamps since he was young. Hue says his stamp collections on the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes are significant because they prove Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelago and are recognized by the Universal Postal Union. The stamps “Hoang Sa soldiers in the 17th and 18th century” depict Hoang Sa soldiers holding an oar in one hand and in the other hand a horn … [Read more...] about VN farmer promotes Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelago stamps to world public
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Blockchain can advance various industries in Vietnam
Blockchain can advance various industries in VietnamVan Ly Blockchain technology can be efficiently used across sectors like agriculture, logistics and finance in Vietnam - PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH Blockchain technology, which is predicted to bring big changes to lives in the coming years, can be efficiently used across sectors in Vietnam like agriculture, logistics and finance, heard the blockchain summit on June 8. The application of blockchain is often mentioned by technological firms, solution providers and experts, but not many true stories have been told. At the summit, held by the Vietnam E-commerce Association and the Vietnam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA), a story about the effective use of blockchain technology in Vietnam to trace origin of farm produce was told. This has pointed to the feasibility of applying the technology in an agricultural-based country like Vietnam, which will help increase values of farm produce and build up consumer confidence … [Read more...] about Blockchain can advance various industries in Vietnam
PE investors give stamp of approval
Private Equity (PE) investment in Vietnam remains a significant driver behind its economic growth. According to the 17th survey on PE Investment, released by Grant Thornton in April, the majority of respondents (84 per cent) were positive about Vietnam’s economy. Investment outlook Respondents expressed optimism towards Vietnam’s investment outlook with regard to the acceleration in the level of investment activities, while the country has risen to be the most preferred destination for PE investors in Southeast Asia. In terms of attractive industries, as home to around 95 million people and with an expanding middle and upper class and increasing disposable incomes, Vietnam still expects consumerism-driven industries to be performing well in 2018. There was a significant increase in respondents’ confidence in investment activities in Vietnam in 2018 compared with 2017. While 86.7 per cent of responses (the same as in the last survey) foresaw an increase … [Read more...] about PE investors give stamp of approval
Awards presented for 2018 postage stamp contest for children
An award ceremony is held on May 21 to awards winners of the 2018 postage stamp contest. (Photo: Vietnam Post) Hai Phong (VNA) – The 2018 postage stamp contest for children and teenagers aged 8-15 has come to an end with 54 prizes presented, including one special prize, two first and four third prizes. Another 15 prizes were awarded to groups of contestants and organisations who made outstanding contributions to the competition during an award ceremony in the northern city of Hai Phong on May 21. Five “A” prizes for groups and organisations went to the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers Organisations from Hai Phong, Bac Giang, Quang Nam and Tien Giang. This year’s competition aimed to encourage protecting rare and endangered animals through postage stamps. Some 2.1 million entries were sent to the contest by kids nationwide from December 2017 to April 2018. The Vietnam Post has issued many collections of postage stamps on animals to raise people’s awareness. It … [Read more...] about Awards presented for 2018 postage stamp contest for children
Origin stamping enhances Vietnam farm produce
(VEN) - Electronic origin stamping enables consumers to trace with ease the origin of farm produce, contributing to the control of imitation goods, product competitiveness and branding. Many agricultural products have been stamped for origin traceability Great benefits As one of the most sought after farm products in Vietnam, Vinh orange from Nghe An Province have frequently been imitated. Attempting to minimize the imitation, starting in November 2017, the Nghe An Province Department of Science and Technology applies electronic certificate of origin stamping to Vinh orange grown in Nghia Son and Nghia Lam communes of the province’s Nghia Dan District. Buyers or consumers can trace the product origin with a smart phone or other electronic devices. Vinh orange is one of the first products to have electronic origin stamping certification. Do Hoang Thach, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Trade Promotion Center for Agriculture, said electronic origin stamping is a … [Read more...] about Origin stamping enhances Vietnam farm produce