Journalists from around the world covering the second summit between the US and DPRK at the media centre in the Friendship Culture Palace on Tran Hung Dao Street are being served free meals of Vietnamese specialties right at the site.

As the world’s lens turns on Vietnam, the country has had a rare chance to put on a show and demonstrate its status as one of Southeast Asia’s brightest stars and worthy of a place in the international political arena.

Experts believe now is the right time for Vietnam to think of developing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a solution to foster socio-economic development, and discuss the use of an open and closed technology platform to ensure sustainable development.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Vinh on November 23 discussed with the press the outcome of the recent 21st ASEAN Summit and the prospect of an ASEAN Community by 2015.