Bãi Sao beach, a popular tourist spot on Phú Quốc Island of the southern province Kiên Giang. The island district is striving to become a world-class special administrative and economic unit. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Huy Hải Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With its advantages fully recognised, the southern “emerald island” of Phú Quốc off of Kiên Giang Province is set to live up to its title of a special administrative-economic zone. Many investors are flocking towards the “promised land,” especially since early 2014 when the island was connected to the national electrical grid via submarine cables. On the sides of the main road from the coastal Dương Đông town – lying at the midsection of the island – to the southern tip, several hotels, restaurants, apartment complexes and resorts are under construction – the majority of these projects owned by big-name corporations, domestic and foreign. Similarly, to the north, tourist and entertainment complexes with scales ranging from vast to … [Read more...] about Phú Quốc set to live up to its Special economic zone status
Adaptations for special needs in the classroom
City looks to special financial tools
A downtown area in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Tràng Dương Viet Nam News HCM CITY — To achieve its economic growth target of 8.3 – 8.5 per cent this year, HCM City would strongly focus on utilising its financial special mechanism and mobilising resources, a senior city leader has said. Speaking at a meeting between city leaders and the chairpersons of the city’s 322 communes on Thursday, People’s Committee chairman Nguyễn Thành Phong said: “Commune leaders should use solutions appropriate for local conditions, especially administrative reform and use of information technology in administration to reduce the time [needed to complete procedures] for local residents and enterprises. “Local authorities should take care of and support families of people who have contributed to the revolutionary cause, mobilise resources to implement the city’s sustainable poverty reduction programme.” Recently many localities have successfully implemented the city’s programmes to promote … [Read more...] about City looks to special financial tools
Draft law on special economic zone continues to be put on hold
The National Assembly will hold off on voting on the adoption of the controversial draft law on special administrative-economic zone until the next meeting of the legislative body in May next year.— VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly will hold off on voting on the adoption of the controversial draft law on special administrative-economic zone until the next meeting of the legislative body in May next year. General Secretary of the National Assembly Nguyễn Hạnh Phúc made the announcement late Friday, explaining that the time will be spent on further study and research to consolidate the law. Nguyễn Khắc Định, chair of the NA Legal Committee, said the draft law is a new and unprecedented project, providing a never seen before breakthrough in mechanisms and policies in the context of intensive economic integration, which needs to incorporate feedback from the public and experts alike. The process of drawing feedback has already been started by the Government, NA … [Read more...] about Draft law on special economic zone continues to be put on hold
Everything you need to know about USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 on Apple’s new MacBook Pro
Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has decisively transitioned its new MacBook Pros to use the slim, unidirectional new USB-C port first introduced on the Retina MacBook a year and a half ago. Its latest MacBook Pro machines not only supply more connectors, but also support the enhanced new USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 3 protocols for blazing fast wired connectivity and high resolution displays. Flex your power Like the Retina MacBook, the new MacBook Pro models no longer use MagSafe, Apple's quick release magnetic plug for delivering power. Power is now delivered via USB-C, which fits snuggly enough to pull your laptop off the edge of a table if something inadvertently tugs the cable hard enough. While many are weeping over the death of their beloved MagSafe, I've … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 on Apple’s new MacBook Pro
Samsung supports local experts with specialized training in Korea
Samsung supports local experts with specialized training in Korea By Thuy Dung A group photo of the best consultants sent to Korea for a special course on supporting industries – PHOTO: SAMSUNG VIETNAM HANOI - Samsung on March 4 announced the launch of the master consultant course in South Korea for Vietnamese supporting industry experts. This is the first time that Samsung Vietnam, in collaboration with Ministry of Industry and Trade, sends Vietnamese supporting industry experts to Korea to be trained as a key team. The intensive training course will last 14 weeks, with four weeks of classroom study in Korea and 10 weeks of consulting practice at potential enterprises in Vietnam. During their time in Korea, besides reviewing specialized information in terms of management and methods to organize and create a comprehensive consulting plan for businesses, attendees will learn about the world's leading production processes at Samsung factories in Suwon, Gumi and … [Read more...] about Samsung supports local experts with specialized training in Korea
City needs 3,000 more teachers for new school year
Public schools in HCM City need nearly 3,000 new teachers for the upcoming 2017-18 academic year since the number of students has increased sharply. — Photo: baotintuc.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Public schools in HCM City need to hire nearly 3,000 teachers for the upcoming academic year starting next month since the number of students and classrooms are set to increase, Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper reported quoting figures from district education divisions. Kindergartens need the highest number, followed by primary- and secondary-level English classes. For instance, Long Thạnh Mỹ Kindergarten in District 9 and Hướng Dương Kindergarten in Tân Phú District each need 16 new teachers. Phước Thạnh Kindergarten in Củ Chi District needs 15. Other districts requiring large numbers of teachers are Bình Tân, Bình Chánh, Gò Vấp, Củ Chi, Thủ Đức, Hóc Môn, 12, and Tân Phú, where the large number of migrants has increased the number of students. … [Read more...] about City needs 3,000 more teachers for new school year
Việt Nam lacks climate change adaption funds
Droughts and saline intrusion in Long An Province in 2016. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News MEKONG DELTA REGION — Việt Nam needs US$140billion to $179 billion in the next 20 years for climate change reduction and adaptation, as well as technology. However, the current budget can meet only some 5 per cent of the estimated demand, Nguyễn Ngọc Hùng, deputy head of People’s Aid Coordination Committee under the Việt Nam Union of Science and Technology Association told the Đại Đoàn Kết (Great Unity) newspaper. In a recent workshop on mobilising sources to adapt to climate change in An Giang Province, environmental experts said that Việt Nam needs some $30 billion to reach the target of reducing greenhouse gas by 2020. The budget to realise this target accounts for 0.1 per cent of GDP. Out of more than $3.3 billion assistance given by non-governmental organisations to Việt Nam between 2001 and 2016, only $2.5 million, equivalent to 7.4 per cent, was for natural … [Read more...] about Việt Nam lacks climate change adaption funds
A deep dive into HomePod’s adaptive audio, beamforming and why it needs an A8 processor
Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. The HomePod stands to be an audiophile's ideal speaker when it ships on Feb. 9, in no small part due to the considerable effort Apple has put into audio processing for the device. Audio expert Matt Hines of iZotope explains some of the technical hurdles Apple and other smart speaker producers have to overcome to provide a high-quality audio experience in a wide variety of environments. The first problem Apple and similar firms face when creating an intelligent speaker, like the HomePod , is to ensure there is an optimal audio experience for the user, regardless of where they are in the room. Hines, product manager of Spire by iZotope and guest on this week's AppleInsider Podcast , says the exact position of the user can dramatically affect … [Read more...] about A deep dive into HomePod’s adaptive audio, beamforming and why it needs an A8 processor
Perfecting institutions needed to rev up economy: experts
Perfecting institutions needed to rev up economy: experts By Ngo Kiem Experts during a panel discussion at the 12th Vietnam Economic Conference in HCMC on March 12 – PHOTO: NGO KIEM HCMC – Pushing through institutional reforms is desperately needed to achieve breakthroughs in the nation’s economic growth, especially during its path toward global economic integration, according to experts at a conference in HCMC on Tuesday. The Vietnam Economic Times, in cooperation with some ministries and agencies, held the annual Vietnam Economic Conference, called “Breakthrough from Growth Drivers” for the 12th time. It gathered executives from more than 300 local and foreign firms. Participants said the intensive integration into the global economy has enabled Vietnam to perfect institutions and align them with international norms. The participation in global supply chains has brought about both opportunities and challenges, which require the country to adapt to the … [Read more...] about Perfecting institutions needed to rev up economy: experts
Farmers need support to adapt to the TPP, say experts
Farmers harvest carrots in Gia Bình District, Bắc NInh Province. Renewing policies and mechanisms is one way to help Vietnamese farmers adapt to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) when it takes effect, heard a workshop held in Hà Nội on Thursday. – Photo danviet.vn HÀ NỘI – Renewing policies and mechanisms is one way to help Vietnamese farmers adapt to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) when it takes effect, heard a workshop held in Hà Nội on Thursday. The event, held by the Vietnamese Farmers Association, looked into challenges facing Vietnamese farmers and sought measures to help them benefit from the TPP. It brought together more than 100 experts from ministries and agencies as well as scientists and farmers. Participants agreed that while the TPP will open up large markets for Việt Nam’s farm produce and boost investment in Việt Nam, more than 10 million Vietnamese farm households are anticipated to face difficulties due to their small scale operations. Farmers … [Read more...] about Farmers need support to adapt to the TPP, say experts