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ASEAN +3 countries share digital transformation experience in civil services
The ASEAN Plus Three countries – 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea – shared their experience in digital transformation in the civil service sector at an online international workshop held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs on October 11. ...
Green export: Change or exit the “game”?
Green export is an irreversible trend and businesses are forced to grasp this trend to maintain growth rate and market share to participate in the “game” globally.Nguyen Cam Trang, Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said that ...
Ha Anh
Digital transformation creates new momentum for national development
The annual National Digital Transformation Day (October 10) has been actively responded to by all localities, contributing to strongly and rapidly promoting the digital transformation process and creating a new momentum for Vietnam’s development. This year, the event is themed universalising digital infrastructure and innovating ...
Capacity project promotes sustainable, low-carbon rice production in SE Asia
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on October 9 to launch the Capacity Building for Sustainable and Low-Carbon Rice Innovations in Southeast Asia (CABIN) project. The aim is to promote rice straw management in Southeast ...
Vietnam unveils ambitious forestry master planning
The Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry yesterday held a meeting in Hanoi to formally introduce the approved National Forestry Master Planning in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. As stipulated in Decree No. 895/QD-TTg dated August 24, 2024 by the Prime Minister, the ...
Translated by Thanh Tam
Vietnam joins global community in protecting ozone layer
During the past 30 years of participating in the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Vietnam has made efforts to synchronously implement various mechanisms, policies and solutions to manage and eliminate ...
Vietnam to legalize regulations on artificial intelligence
The draft law allocates Chapter 6 to the regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), recognizing it as one of the most fundamental digital technologies.Within the framework of the 38th session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee held yesterday, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung ...
Translated By Anh Quan
Issuing “passports” for forest visits
The forestry sector’s initiative to develop the multi-purpose value of forest ecosystems is attracting the attention of investors, businesses, and the community. Visiting forests for sightseeing, exploring, and experiencing ecotourism will promote the development of the forest economy, contributing to education and sustainable protection of ...
Dung Minh
Application of agricultural biotechnology in Vietnam faces future challenges
Although biotechnology has achieved many successes, the development of this technology in Vietnam still faces many challenges, said Associate Professor Nguyen Huu Ninh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment. He made the statement at today’s forum titled ‘Achievements and Directions for ...
Translated By Anh Quan
Converting crop structure to cope with climate change
Climate change has negatively impacted agricultural production in many localities, especially in the Mekong Delta and the central region. This situation has caused drought, saltwater intrusion and water shortages, significantly affecting farmers.Ministries, branches, localities and people have implemented many response solutions, including converting inefficient rice ...
Han Trung Su