Online travel and transport sectors were hit the hardest as the pandemic ground international travel to a halt while many people began to work from home or became concerned about sharing transport. Still, the report predicted online travel to rebound to 60 billion USD by 2025. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year
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Universities offer free online courses for everyone
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Many universities in Vietnam are developing free massive open online courses (MOOCs) in an aim to contribute to a learning society available to everyone in the community. Ho Chi Minh City Open University, for instance, last weekend launched Vietnam’s massive open online courses platform, called VMOOC, with more than 40 free courses in fields such as business administration, finance-banking, law, foreign languages and others. The university is co-operating with Hanoi Open University to develop further VMOOCs. Dr Phan Thi Ngoc Thanh, director of the ELearning Center at the HCM City Open University, said that courses last for four to six weeks and are open to anyone. Course participants only need a computer with an internet connection, or a smartphone or other mobile devices, to take part in these courses anywhere and at any time. Integrated lessons between theory and practice are offered. The courses … [Read more...] about Universities offer free online courses for everyone
Hitachi ABB Power Grids expands transformer manufacturing in Vietnam
“We are excited to partner with Vietnam to strengthen its electrical networks and integrate more renewable energy. Expanding local manufacturing of essential equipment in the country will help us contribute to that,” said Chandan Singh, managing director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids Vietnam Co., Ltd. “Enhancing the manufacturing facilities of power transformers is one step in that direction.” … [Read more...] about Hitachi ABB Power Grids expands transformer manufacturing in Vietnam
Lao Cai aims to welcome 5 mln visitors this year
The province has been one of the pioneering localities in digital transformation in tourism. Local authorities joined hands with Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to roll out a customised smart eco-tourism, which is accessible at http://laocaitourism.vn and on a mobile app. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai aims to welcome 5 mln visitors this year