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HA NOI — Viet Nam has affirmed its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos and protested against China's recent actions concerning the two island groups. "The Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos are inseparable parts of Viet Nam's territory," the Viet Nam Foreign Ministry representative told the Chinese Embassy's representative in Ha Noi. The State Oceanic Administration of China recently released the "2011 China Ocean Development Report", in which it claimed China's sovereignty over the East Sea and the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. The report included maps of China's "U-shaped line" claim on the East Sea, unveiled its plan to explore for oil and gas in the Truong Sa archipelago and launch of tours to the Hoang Sa archipelago. Additionally, on May 16, China's state-run news agency Xinhua reported that China Mobile announced expanded mobile services coverage to include the Truong Sa archipelago. During a meeting with the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam asserts islands sovereignty

A new race down the line By Bach Dong It is estimated that e-payment via cell phones is unavailable to 70-80% of the local population - PHOTO: THANH HOA The Prime Minister has endorsed the use on a pilot basis of telecom accounts for payments of digital content services and small-scale e-commerce. This move may pave the way for Internet service providers to penetrate deeper into the Fintech business. However, industry experts contend that it is advisable to identify as soon as possible the payment modes to be used by service providers based on which the relevant legal framework system is built. Since the detection of the CNC-led online gambling scandal worth trillions of dong last April, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has considerably tightened the management of scratchcards used to pay for digital content services. The strengthening has exerted marked effect on telecom companies and digital content providers with some claiming sales drops of up … [Read more...] about A new race down the line

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc presided over a working session with the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hà Nội on September 8. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam must strive to become a powerhouse in the field of information technology, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said, adding that the Ministry of Information and Communications, as the State management agency in the field, should lead the efforts towards this goal. Speaking at a working session in Hà Nội on September 8 with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the PM urged the ministry to create an environment conducive to high technology, play a guiding role in digital transformation and industry 4.0. He also instructed the ministry to enhance its management of the press and social media, and develop human resources for national construction and development. Pointing out the sector’s shortcomings, the PM said many shortcomings remain in press planning and management work, … [Read more...] about VN must become IT powerhouse: Prime Minister

From June 17-18, 1989, the Vietnam News Agency organised the 10th OANA Executive Board Meeting, the 10th Technical Group Meeting and the sixth Editorial Workshop. VNA/VNS File Photo HÀ NỘI — Members of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) agreed that it’s time to use every advantage to develop mechanisms in the fight against fake news, and all media outlets should not compromise truth, accuracy and accountability for speed. Given the context that fake news is spreading and harming nations, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) affirmed that it does not compromise in its quest for honest reporting of the events in the country and around the world. First Deputy Director General of Russia’s TASS news agency Mikhail Gusman said that the first step would be forming close ties among news agencies, possibly in a traditional alliance like the OANA, he suggested, stressing on the need to give a clear definition of “fake news”, along with legal arguments and … [Read more...] about OANA members commit to fight fake news with modern technology

MWG shoots for breakthrough growth in Cambodia, eyeing other oversea markets Bluetronics – Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)’s household electronic appliance chain in Cambodia, similar to the Dien may Xanh chain in Vietnam, will celebrate its 20th store by the end of September to then start gunning for 50 stores before the year is out. This event marks the first milestone in the retail group’s ambition to scale up market coverage and acquire the leading position by the end of this year. According to MWG’s market development team, the household electronic appliance sector in Cambodia is reminiscent of the Vietnamese market about a decade ago when choice of goods was limited, while the market was awash with goods of unknown origin and quality as well as parallel imports. The modest number of stores also limits access to warranty and after-sales services. According to statistics from MWG, the largest household electronic appliance chain has 20 stores in the country … [Read more...] about MWG shoots for breakthrough growth in Cambodia, eyeing other oversea markets

APEC 2017 a comprehensive success: Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh Đà Nẵng Declaration stresses multilateral trade, inclusive growth 2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting adopts Đà Nẵng Declaration APEC needs to bolster its leadership The APEC Policy Dialogue on HPV and Cervical Cancer discusses HPV vaccination programmes and future plans as well as goals for reducing HPV infections and incidences of cervical cancer in the region. —VNS Photo Gia Lộc Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Vaccine coverage against the human papilloma virus (HPV) should be expanded to help reduce new incidences of cervical cancer, experts said at an APEC meeting. At the APEC Policy Dialogue on HPV and Cervical Cancer, which ended yesterday in HCM City, participants discussed the rolling out of HPV vaccination programmes and future plans and goals for reducing HPV and cervical cancer in APEC economies. Global studies … [Read more...] about Comprehensive approach needed to reduce cases of cervical cancer