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Synthesizing medical data orients toward medical digital government
The Ministry of Health yesterday organized an offline and online conference at 1,200 locations across the country to summarize and evaluate digital transformation activities in 2023 and deploy the medical sector’s 2024 action plan with the message ‘Connect – Share – Accompany’.In 2023, the National ...
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Vietnamese government committed to development of green economy
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said that the Vietnamese Government is committed to the continued development of the green economy, including the field of renewable energy. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha made the statement while attending the 4th Vietnam Development Bridge 2024 Forum ...
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Organic agriculture struggling to survive and develop
Although consumers have paid attention to organic vegetables for many years, organic agriculture is still struggling to survive and develop.The high price of organic veggies makes it impossible to consume well. Moreover, many dishonest traders have mixed unclean vegetables with organic ones eroding consumers’ trusts. Organic ...
Report on digital transformation 2023 launched
The annual Report on Digital Transformation 2023 was launched by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) at a press conference in Hanoi on April 9, providing enterprises with an insight into the twin green and digital ...
EPR – a motive for Vietnam’s circular economic development: Norwegian diplomat
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is among the solutions that will help Vietnam realise its ambition of boosting the circular economy and green transition, according to Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam Mette Moglestue.Among the first Southeast Asian countries applying the ...
Revenue from carbon credits distributed to localities
Vietnam has received a 51.5 million USD payment from the World Bank for verified emissions reductions – commonly referred to as carbon credits – for reducing 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 in the 2018-2024 period. According to Director of the Department of Forestry under the ...
Vietnam moves to protect personal data with new law
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security is pushing for the development of a Law on Personal Data Protection. The proposed law aims to safeguard citizens’ personal data rights and prevent the misuse of information that infringes on the interests of individuals and organizations.The proposed law is ...
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Coconut industry moves towards sustainable development
Coconut trees are seen in many localities across Vietnam, mostly in the Mekong Delta and the central coast region. However, the coconut industry including the value chains from planting, purchasing, processing, consumption, and export, has long been developing spontaneously without specific, clear planning. As consumer demand ...
HCMC becomes member of UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee last night held a ceremony to receive the certificate of membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities at the square in front of Saigon Opera House.UNESCO’s representative said that Ho Chi Minh City has many favorable conditions ...
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Vietnam releases Provincial Innovation Index for first time
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) on March 12 released the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) 2023, the first of its kind so far. The index aims to provide a general panorama of the socio-economic development model based on science, technology, and innovation of each ...