Scientific director of the Big Data Institute Professor Vu Ha Van. — VNS Photo Thanh Hai The Vintech Technology Development Company’s Big Data Institute has announced a US$4.5 million gene decoding project to develop the first large-scale gene bank for Vietnamese people. The institute’s scientific director Prof. Vu Ha Van speaks with Viet Nam News about applications and the practical meaning of the project. Can you share the purpose and meaning of “Building the Database of Genetic Variations of the Vietnamese”? Human genes are very similar. Individual determinants depend on certain variations. The world has focused on such variations because they relate to medical problems, diseases and human health. Việt Nam has also done several research projects on variations in a small group of a dozen people. We want to do research on 1,000 healthy people. The database will play an important role in many later studies relating to Vietnamese characteristics and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to build largest gene bank in ASEAN region
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HCMC orients to lead in building smart city
The cooperation agreement includes strengthening cyber security, developing IT infrastructure, IT industry, electronics and telecommunications, stepping up IT application, and building e-government and smart city, improving management on media as well. Politburo member, Secretary of HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan stressed the cooperation will contribute in attaining the city’s socioeconomic goals particularly and the country generally. HCMC is the country’s biggest economic hub with a large number of IT companies including Quang Trung Software Park, he added Lately, HCMC has placed IT a major priority on the way to build smart city. Standing Board of the municipal Party Committee has also determined to achieve the goal of building smart city. HCMC is the first city in the country approved the smart city project. “The two sides will attain benefits. The city will make breakthroughs in IT field with the assistance of the Ministry of Information and … [Read more...] about HCMC orients to lead in building smart city
City seeks funds to build admin centre in “smart urban area”
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City People’s Committee is calling for investment in administrative and simulation centres that would forecast socio-economic strategies as part of a smart urban area project being carried out from 2017 to 2025. At a conference held on September 15, Trần Vĩnh Tuyến, the committee’s vice chairman, said the smart administration centre would help solve problems such as traffic congestion, floods, and pollution, as well as enhance interaction between city authorities, enterprises and residents. The simulation centre for forecasting socio-economic strategies will help city authorities develop a “new vision” and achieve success in building an e-government in the smart urban area. The city’s Party Committee Secretary, Nguyễn Thiện Nhân, said the city was calling for investment in the admin and simulation centres at the conference, where city authorities are consulting experts about the … [Read more...] about City seeks funds to build admin centre in “smart urban area”
Mountainous people benefit from one stop shop model
Administrative procedures streamlining offers benefits not only to residents but also civil servants as it saves time and helps them build capacity in handling paperwork. Progress has been seen in many localities, even the remote mountainous ones. One stop shop administrative service has been introduced in Loc Khanh commune, Loc Ninh district, Binh Phuoc province since 2011. Civil servants working at the commune are also told to adopt friendly attitude to people. During 7 years of practicing, people’s satisfaction has improved. Lam Phet, a Resident in Loc Khanh commune, Loc Ninh district, Binh Phuoc province said: "Since the one stop shop model was introduced, our paper are submitted and returned within only one day. Civil servants here were very helpful and friendly when I came for my kids’ birth certificates." Dang Thanh Dung another resident in the commune told reporters: "Since administrative procedures simplification, officers here have been more effective. They … [Read more...] about Mountainous people benefit from one stop shop model
Viettel active in building digital infrastructure
Viettel Telecoms Deputy Director General Phung Van Cuong At the event, Viettel Telecoms Deputy Director General Phung Van Cuong stressed that the infrastructures that Viettel owns and is building will provide grounds for the success of the Digital Government. At the summit, Viettel shared its experience and strength in building the digital infrastructures, including connection infrastructure, technology infrastructure, Service Platform, and foundation database. As for the connection infrastructure, so far Viettel has had its widespread system of 67,000 3G and 4G base transceiver stations, covering up to 95% of the population. Viettel’s optical fiber cable technology has now reached each commune and household. The 4G network is offering most advanced technologies and Viettel is preparing for its 5G network. In terms of data infrastructure, Viettel has established five Tier3 data centers with vision to meeting the Tier4 standard, capable of serving millions of customers at … [Read more...] about Viettel active in building digital infrastructure
Hanoi vista dotted with buildings violating the fire code
Carina Plaza has alerted the public to the need to strictly implement fire prevention and fighting regulations at all buildings, especially apartments. Carina Plaza stands empty after the fire In the middle of March, Hanoi’s Firefighting Department reviewed the fire prevention and fighting readiness of every building. The department has discovered three buildings that had been already launched without a full test for fire safety. These three buildings are: The canteen of the software production centre at 5/82 Duy Tan street, Cau Giay district, developed by An Phat Technology and Trade JSC; The first and second floors in N02 block of apartment and office and shopping centre at 87 Linh Nam street, Hoang Mai district, developed by Vietnam Construction and Investment Consulting JSC; Technical floor (K) in SDU Building at 143 Tran Phu street, Hadong district managed by Song Da Urban Investment Construction and Development JSC. Earlier in January, this department uncovered a series … [Read more...] about Hanoi vista dotted with buildings violating the fire code
GoBear to add software team in Vietnam
GoBear will set up a new regional software development team in Ho Chi Minh City next month (Photo: sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) - Asian online insurance and financial products comparison site GoBear will set up a new regional software development team in Ho Chi Minh City next month. The unit will be responsible for building the company’s next generation application code. This includes branching out into newer technologies like microservices, serverless code execution, schemaless databases, AI and in-memory grid computing. “In line with our strategy to continuously improve our product offering, we are expanding our in-house software development team,” Ivonne Bojoh, CXO & co-founder of GoBear, said. “The expansion of this team is an integral part of our continuous growth and the need to ensure our platform achieves optimal performance while developing new technologies for our business. “Vietnam was … [Read more...] about GoBear to add software team in Vietnam
Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
The Delhi Declaration of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to Mark the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations We, the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India, gathered in New Delhi, India, on 25 January 2018 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations under the theme of “Shared Values, Common Destiny”; Reaffirming our commitment to guide ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations by the principles, purposes, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the Declaration of the East Asia Summit on the Principles for Mutually Beneficial Relations, and the Vision Statement adopted at the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to mark the 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations on 20 December 2012; and supporting the ASEAN Charter; Noting the cross-cultural exchanges and … [Read more...] about Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
Bosch, Ricons sign MoU on construction and real estate development
The MoU covers three key areas of cooperation in which Bosch will supply hardware, software, and services of high quality standards, leveraging its strength in Automotive Aftermarket, Drive and Control Technology, Packaging Technology, Power Tools, Security Systems, and Thermotechnology.This strategic partnership will pave the way for Ricons and Bosch in Vietnam to enhance the safety, security and efficiency not only for construction projects and buildings across Vietnam but more importantly for the people as well.With more than ten years of experience, Ricons now operates about 100 construction projects nationwide, ranging from industrial factories, shopping malls, residential complex, schools, hospitals, office towers, etc.Guru Mallikarjuna, managing director of Bosch Vietnam said: “With the versatile portfolio, international network and local presence, Bosch can offer partners customized products and solutions to improve efficiency. This is the basis on which we are confident … [Read more...] about Bosch, Ricons sign MoU on construction and real estate development
High tech, low tech: Big US cities embrace twin approach to crime
Gun violence in major U.S. cities fell in 2017 as police used the latest crime-fighting software combined with a revival of old-fashioned community policing to build trust with a skeptical public. Law enforcement officials and criminologists credit that dual approach with helping extend the decades-long reduction in crime in New York City and reducing gun violence in Chicago by 20 percent in 2017. Crime has dropped precipitously across the United States since peaking in 1991, though some cities have lagged and others have experienced sudden spikes. Chicago became a symbol of U.S. gun violence after homicides soared nearly 60 percent in 2016, drawing frequent criticism from Donald Trump during his campaign for the presidency and after he was elected. Since then, the third-largest U.S. city has revamped policing policies and developed a sophisticated integration of crime-fighting software and hardware such as cameras. It has also built ties to the public through events such as a … [Read more...] about High tech, low tech: Big US cities embrace twin approach to crime