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
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
Responsible investment under discussion at Da Nang seminar
Themed “responsible investment and smart urban development”, the event was jointly held by the municipal People’s Committee and the Dutch Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh said the event aims to promote cooperation in investment, smart city development and innovation between Da Nang and Dutch partners. At the seminar. Photo: vtv.vn Da Nang has carefully prepared infrastructure and human resources, and policies to facilitate cooperation with Dutch partners, he noted. In 2017, the city recorded remarkable economic growth. Its gross regional domestic product and budget revenue respectively increased by 9 percent and 17.96 percent compared to the previous. The city’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in the year was 6.6 times higher than 2016. Meanwhile the tourism sector saw strong development, with a year-on-year rise of 20.6 percent in total revenue. According to Minh, … [Read more...] about Responsible investment under discussion at Da Nang seminar
Vietnam ready to cooperate in health response to disasters
Ten emergency medical teams involved in the second regional collaboration drill in Da Nang city. (Photo: VTV) Da Nang (VNA) – Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with other ASEAN member states in medical response to natural calamities in the region, affirmed Deputy Minister of Health Pham Le Tuan at the second regional collaboration drill held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 26. The event, which was jointly held by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) and the municipal People’s Committee, is part of the project on strengthening the ASEAN regional capacity on disaster health management. Vietnam and other nine ASEAN states have proactively joined in the project since 2015. Tuan said that international drills will enable Vietnamese medical management agencies to improve their professional capacity in case of natural disasters. Senior Representative of JICA Vietnam Office Nozomi … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to cooperate in health response to disasters