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toihen.vn, a website which connects people at risk of HIV to community-based organisations for their support related to HIV testing. – VNS Photo Khánh Dương Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - Digital technology and social media are powerful in supporting Việt Nam’s goal to eliminate HIV by 2030, it was announced at a forum yesterday. The forum was held in Hà Nội to discuss the potential of Việt Nam’s growing social media ecosystem to boost HIV control. The workshop brought the government, the private sector, and communities together to discuss how to further integrate HIV services and support into the digital age. Dr Phan Thị Thu Hương, vice director of Việt Nam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control, said that over 50 per cent of Vietnamese people have access to the internet, and a majority of them use social media. “We need to find creative ways to reach them through new and exciting social media channels,” she said. Lê Minh Thành, director of social enterprise G-link, … [Read more...] about VN takes to social media to control HIV/AIDS

Hôtel des Arts Saigon introduces augmented reality app The Saigon Times Daily The Augmented Reality application enables guests to explore a virtual gallery on the Hôtel des Arts Saigon’s rooftop bar - PHOTO: COURTESY OF HÔTEL DES ARTS SAIGON HCMC - The Hôtel des Arts Saigon has introduced a unique Augmented Reality application developed as guests’ personal compass for maximizing their journey at the hotel. The app, downloadable from Google Play and App Store, changes the way one looks at things as it offers guests a different stimulating experience around the hotel and gives them access to all attractions and appealing stories. Guests can book into their hotels, accumulate membership points, leave reviews and find deals, all with a few swipes. These options add convenience by making information more readily available and have become a silent partner in travel efficiency. Even before their arrival, users can visit the hotel on their mobile devices with a Virtual … [Read more...] about Hôtel des Arts Saigon introduces augmented reality app

To make sharing economy really fair By Nguyen Quang Binh Soon after the first cars of the ride hailing service Uber started running in Vietnam’s key cities in 2014, this new type of transport quickly reigned supreme - PHOTO: THANH HOA The author of this article believes the sharing economy is the future of global prosperity. Still, it is necessary to pinpoint its shortcomings and remedy them. Soon after the first cars of the ride hailing service Uber started running in Vietnam’s key cities in 2014, this new type of transport quickly reigned supreme. It rallied supporters and faced opponents as well. So far, this business model has developed healthily, attracting both cars and motorcycles offering the services of already well-known brands such as Grab, GoViet, Be and Emddi. It is difficult to know exactly how many members there are in these fleets of “app-based taxis and motorbike taxis.” However, it is absolutely sure that the new business holds a powerful appeal … [Read more...] about To make sharing economy really fair

Vietnam climbs to 42nd position on Global Innovation Index By Thanh Thom Students take part in the 2018 International Youth Robot Competition in HCMC. Vietnam has made important progress on the Global Innovation Index this year, moving up three places to reach the 42nd place overall – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – Vietnam has moved up three notches to rank 42nd out of 129 economies in the 2019 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) , released on July 24 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in New Delhi, India. In its 12th edition, the GII report serves as a global benchmark that helps policymakers better understand how to stimulate and measure innovative activity, a key driver of economic and social development. The GII 2019 ranks 129 economies based on 80 indicators, from traditional measurements, such as research and development investments and international patent and trademark applications to newer indicators, including mobile phone-app … [Read more...] about Vietnam climbs to 42nd position on Global Innovation Index

Bình Dương New City hosts the second Bình Dương Smart City Summit from November 25-27. —VNA/VNS Photo An Hiếu Viet Nam News BÌNH DƯƠNG — The southern province of Bình Dương plans to seek more partnerships with neighbouring cities and provinces, businesses and local and international experts to build a Bình Dương smart city, Mai Hùng Dũng, deputy chairman of the province’s People’s Committee, said at a press conference on November 23. Dũng said the first Bình Dương Smart City Summit held last year was a big success as “it improved Bình Dương’s brand at the international level, helping the province attract interest from foreign businesses.” But the biggest highlight of the previous summit was the launch of the Bình Dương Smart City Project in collaboration with the city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. This year, the province is continuing its cooperation with the Netherlands Consulate General in HCM City to hold a second smart city summit from November 25-27 … [Read more...] about Bình Dương seeks partners to develop smart city

by Thu Vân “Your pens are the sharp weapons in the cause of telling the truth…” Thus began a letter that President Ho Chi Minh wrote to intellectuals and journalists in the southern part of the country on May 25, 1947. He also said in the same letter that “journalists should act like brave soldiers in the revolution to gain back unity and independence for the country.” One cannot imagine loftier ideals for this profession. Today, the lofty ideals may remain, but there are times I feel these are gathering dust in the shelves of our memory as the profession goes through one existential crisis after another. More than seven decades after President Hồ Chí Minh wrote the famous letter, it is fair to say journalism has gone through many changes, all over the world. Today, the profession is wedded, one could even say welded, to technology and business, and this creates a host of challenges in terms of the profession succeeding in the market place, in capturing the readers’ or … [Read more...] about Some good news, some bad news, some hopeful news

Business leaders share views at WEF ASEAN Successful WEF on ASEAN concludes Deputy PM calls on young Vietnamese people to be less obedient Suu Kyi pleased with Myanmar’s progress PM meets with multinational corporations A view of Hà Đông District in the southwest of Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Viet Nam News Trọng Kiên HÀ NỘI — Ranking among the world’s largest capitals and with a population of around 7.6 million, Hà Nội seems to be almost bursting at the seams with unceasing traffic and chaotic hubbub. The 1000-year-old capital of Việt Nam is a lot of things — its cultural quirks, historical richness and economic vitality might be fascinating; but most wouldn’t consider it an ‘organised’ city, in the sense of modern urban centres that have come to characterise much of the developed, post-industrial economies. At least, not yet. Authorities in Hà Nội are attempting to rectify this ungainly mess with an ambitious ‘smart city’ … [Read more...] about Hà Nội City makes the case for a smart transformation

Website builders are a perfect solution for individuals and small businesses to start a website without hiring a developer. However, finding the best website builder can be tricky for beginners. There are so many website builders on the market, how do you know which one is the right solution for you? In this article, we’ll help you choose the best website builder by going over the pros and cons of the most popular options. We will be comparing the following website builders in this article. If you are interested in a particular website builder, then just click on the name to skip ahead. WordPress.org Constant Contact Website Builder Wix Gator by HostGator Zyro Domain.com BigCommerce Shopify WordPress.com Weebly Squarespace Dreamhost Website Builder GoDaddy Website Builder Choosing the Best Website Builder — What to Look for? Before comparing the top website builders, we recommend that you write down what you want to do … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Website Builder in 2021 (Compared)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of different username and passwords you have to remember? Recently one of our readers asked us for the best way to manage passwords for WordPress users. In this article, we will show you how to easily and securely manage passwords like a Pro with the best password management tools. Why Do You Need to Use a Password Manager? Most people have been using a couple of very easy to remember passwords for years without any problem. That’s NOT safe. As proven by a number of recent hacks across major websites, if a malicious user gain access to all this information, then they can cause serious damage. This is not just a horror story that we tell users to scare them. It is true and happens every day to hundreds of people around the globe. This is why security experts and other professionals recommend users to use STRONG and UNIQUE passwords. Now you’re probably wondering how do you remember it all when there are so many different … [Read more...] about How to Easily and Securely Manage Passwords (Beginner’s Guide)