At the event (Source: vtv.vn) Da Nang (VNA) - The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea (South China Sea), themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9. During the second working day, domestic and foreign scholars, academics, and diplomats assessed the situation in the sea over the past time and sought solutions to building trust, managing, and step-by-step addressing disputes to maintain peace and stability in the sea. Many scholars shared the view that the activity of reinforcing force-building and militarization in the sea poses the biggest risk of uncertainty to the region as it is happening fast. Some worried about the dual-use operation of units in the name of civil works like observatories in the area. Some newly-emerging issues that could impact security and order in the East Sea was analyzed, such as the increasing use of unmanned vehicles in the absence of related … [Read more...] about International conference on East Sea wraps up in Da Nang
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FPT and VTV kick off 2018-2019 Digital Race
The FPT Corporation and Vietnam Television (VTV) kicked off the 2018-2019 Digital Race for all students at universities across the country and some schools in Asia on Thursday. Taking part in the competition, students will have chances to research, create and experience the newest technology in the field of self-driving cars. With the participation of teams from universities in Asia, Vietnamese students will have the chance to exchange and learn knowledge and skills to prepare for work in the global environment. The total prize fund is up to VND1.5 billion (US$65,000). The winning team will receive a reward worth more than VND1.1 billion, including a one-week trip to learn about new technology in the US or Japan, VND15 million in cash and a doctoral degree scholarship in artificial intelligence, worth VND700 million, for the best candidate. Bui Quang Ngoc, FPT general director, said that the goal of FPT was not only to create a playground for young people in Viet Nam to access and … [Read more...] about FPT and VTV kick off 2018-2019 Digital Race
Asian-scaled Digital Race 2018-2019 launched
Taking part in this contest, students have a chance to research, create, and experience the latest technologies in the self-propelling field. If winning, they will receive prizes with the total value of more than VND1.5 billion (approx. $64,250). The champion will obtain an over-1.1-billion-worth prize ($47,115), including a visit to the US or Japan to experience new technologies in a week, the cash of VND15 million ($642.3), and a doctorate scholarship for artificial intelligence worth VND700 million ($29,982) for the most excellent person. With the aim to boost research on automatic technology in Vietnam in accordance with Industry 4.0, since 2016, FPT Group has continuously organized the Digital Race with the theme related to self-propelled cars so that Vietnamese students can learn new knowledge and practice developing software for this special kind of vehicle. Participants in the contest can reduce the time of writing codes for vehicles since they inherit all the … [Read more...] about Asian-scaled Digital Race 2018-2019 launched
Vietnam becomes increasingly more attractive to foreign investors
Sushant Palakurthi Rao - head of Global Partnerships at Agility that has offices in over 100 countries, including ASEAN - attended the recent 27th World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) in Hanoi. He granted an interview to the press on FDI-related issues. Following is the full text of the interview. Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors. Photo: vtv.vn Reporter: Over the last 30 years, Vietnam has actively improved its business environment in order to attract more foreign investment. How do you assess the results achieved from this? Sushant: We heard at the WEF ASEAN conference from Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other leaders as how FDI is growing in the country. From the mere USD 10 billion in 1988 when Vietnam first started absorbing FDI, the country’s total export revenue is now expected to hit USD 225 billion in 2018. FDI firms have made up 20 percent of the total State budget collection, … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes increasingly more attractive to foreign investors
SLNA easily defeats Đà Nẵng and climbs up in the table
On song: Sông Lam Nghệ An’s players celebrate after the win over SHB Đà Nẵng 3-1 in the 22nd match of V.League 1 yesterday. — Photo vtv.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Sông Lam Nghệ An (SLNA) beat SHB Đà Nẵng 3-1 in yesterday at Vinh Stadium in the central province of Nghệ An. An easy win on their home soil against the visitors saw them climb to third place in the V.League 1. After two consecutive failures at the National Cup and V-League tournaments, SLNA applied pressure from their start. SHB Đà Nẵng’s defence could only hold on for 23 minutes. From a break on the left side forward Hồ Khắc Ngọc, hit a pinpoint pass for midfielder Lê Thế Cường to slot home. SLNA continued to dominate the match. They created several scoring opportunities but covert. In the final minutes of the first half, another attack down the left flank saw Michael … [Read more...] about SLNA easily defeats Đà Nẵng and climbs up in the table