Technology

The recent detection of new local infections of COVID-19 has proved the efficiency of Vietnam’s communicable disease surveillance system, according to WHO Representative in the country Kidong Park.

Facebook in collaboration with Vietnet Information Technology - Media Center, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Hanoi National University officially launched the We Think Digital programme in Vietnam on July 22.

While news agencies are facing decreasing revenues from readership, advertisement and the State budget, digital transformation is required to help media survive, develop and catch up with the developments.

The military-run telecom group Viettel said it expects to put into operation more than 1,000 new-technology base transceiver stations in inner Hanoi, which will improve the quality of internet services in the city.

Vietnam would have difficulty achieving the goal of having 5,000 science and technology enterprises this year under the 2011-20 science and technology development strategy.

The 2nd Canon Chie-Tech, an automation competition for technology students, was launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 13.

The Southeast Asia – Japan 2 Cable System, invested by a consortium including the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, has been connected to Vietnam.

Viet Solutions 2020, a contest seeking solutions for digital transformation process in Vietnam for individuals and businesses over the world was launched by the Ministry of Information and Communication.

Experts forecast despite being relatively new in Vietnam, network sharing efforts would accelerate as the Government seeks to streamline network deployments and slash capital spending.

The Gulf Energy Development PLC of Thailand has announced the purchase of two wind power farms worth about 200 million USD in Vietnam.

The development of 5G in Vietnam will be the foundation for innovation for all economic sectors in the country.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has begun to increase waste treatment on islands and along coasts to protect the environment.