Government and private firms should pay more attention to the long-term development of the semiconductor industry.— VNA/VNS Photo That the integrated circuit market in Viet Nam has huge potential, but no significant action for its development has been taken recently, is experts’ scathing verdict. In 2013 HCM City became the first locality to launch an IC development programme at a cost of VND7.5 trillion. It was expected that by 2017 its IC industry would have revenues of US$100-150 million and at least five electronics multinationals investing in Viet Nam, trained 2,000 engineers and technicians and incubated over 30 domestic technology firms. After the establishment of the HCM City Semiconductor Industry Association, many activities related to the 2013-2020 HCM City IC Industry Development Programme were carried out, raising high hopes in the industry. Agreements were signed between key agencies and the Ministry of National Defence, the HCM City Information and … [Read more...] about VN semiconductor industry neglected: experts
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World tops 200 million vaccine doses as G7 boosts funding
The number of coronavirus vaccine doses administered worldwide passed 200 million Saturday, an AFP count showed, as wealthy G7 countries pledged to more than double aid to support access for the less well-off. With 45 percent of injections so far among the rich club -- which accounts for just 10 percent of the global population -- the G7 on Friday said its aid to projects like the World Health Organization's Covax now amount to $7.5 billion. The increased pledges from the US, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan and Canada came as permanent UN Security Council member Britain showed a draft resolution to other countries on the global body, calling for wealthy nations to share doses with poor and war-torn states. Seen by AFP , the text "emphasises the need for solidarity, equity, and efficacy and invites donation of vaccine doses from developed economies to low- and middle-income countries and other countries in need." Meanwhile Russia pressed ahead with its home-grown … [Read more...] about World tops 200 million vaccine doses as G7 boosts funding