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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
Can Tho to host int’l forum on sustainable development of Mekong Delta
The People’s Committee of Can Tho city has announced a plan to hold an international forum on the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta (SDMD) on November 29 – 30. The event, to be organised in coordination with the Can Tho University, will focus on ...
Vietnam’s forestry sector leads in achieving net negative emissions
Forestry is now the only sector capable of achieving net negative emissions, thanks to the Government’s forestry development policies, including the closure of natural forests, forest protection and development, coupled with international sponsorship, said Director of the Forestry Department Tran Quang Bao.Ha Cong Tuan, former ...
E-health and judicial records provided via VNeID nationwide
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, chaired an online conference to implement the expansion of the electronic health record system and the issuance of judicial record certificates via the app VNeID nationwide. These online services via ...
Vietnam triumphs at UN human rights review: Official
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam’s National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.He said at the September ...
Potential of digital applications in healthcare sector
The Ministry of Health has required all first-class hospitals across the country must apply electronic medical records (EMR) by 2025. The second and third-class hospitals have been asked for the EMR application by 2027.The “Digital Transformation Ecosystem in the Healthcare Sector” project developed by elSAGA ...
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Aging population: transforming demographic challenges into opportunities
Population aging is an irreversible global trend and has a strong impact on all areas of society. The challenges that population aging brings to economic growth, politics, and social security issues are directly affecting the elderly.Vietnam is currently in the group of 15 countries with ...
