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The golden boy of the Vietnamese AI community

2019 was a good year for Hoang Trung Hieu. Three of his research works were published and presented at leading international conferences on computer science.

Asia's fishermen and farmers go digital during virus

Farming communities in South East Asia are embracing online selling for the first time during lockdown.

Yet more time off school

Kindergarten and primary students nationwide resumed their studies in the middle of last month after the longest Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday ever due to social distancing, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 4

Prompt response key to Vietnam’s success in COVID-19 fight: expert

Coronavirus: Italy's Conte offers hope as travel restrictions end

Italy ends travel restrictions almost three months after lockdown measures began.

Young volunteer doctors make changes in poor areas’ health care

Young doctors who volunteer to work at district-level health facilities in provinces across the country have made significant changes to the public health care sector.

Green consumption campaign introduces new initiatives

The 11th edition of a campaign on green consumption will take place from June 6 to 30, an event held by the Sai Gon Giai phong (Liberated Saigon) newspaper and Saigon Co.op group on June 3 heard.

Vietnamese investors rush to develop IZs in anticipation of new FDI wave

Hoping that Vietnam will be able to catch the investment flow leaving China, IZ developers have hurried to implement their projects.

Online entertainment platforms compete for exclusive content

Multiple online entertainment platforms have started to provide exclusive content as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in demand for such services.

Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions

The Vietnamese government intends to meet 80% of its domestic pharmaceutical demand through local drug manufacturers.

China's cinemas face 'massive bloodbath' of closures

Film audiences have moved online during the virus pandemic with fears they might not return to cinemas.

Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account due to 'racial violence'

The social network says it will drop Trump from Discover over 'racial violence and injustice'.

Pandemic delays chip card conversion plans

Banks have embarked on the conversion of magnetic payment cards into chip cards for greater security, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly slowed down their efforts, making it difficult for them to meet the deadline.

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical files for listing on HNX

The Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Corporation (BSR) has filed for listing on the Hanoi Stock Exchange, the northern market regulator said on June 2.

Stock market may not enjoy lower lending rate impact: analysts

The recent interest rate cuts by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) have little impact on the Vietnamese stock market, analysts have said.

Design contest for Kilometre Zero landmark in Hanoi opens

A contest to design the “Kilometre Zero landmark” - a national cultural symbol and important tourist destination in the area around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake - was jointly launched on June 3 by the Vietnam Architecture magazine.

German experts studying Mekong River water management

Recent research from experts at the German Foundation for Science and Politics (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik - SWP) highlighted shortcomings in managing the Mekong River’s water resources.

Remote health examination, treatment still has long way to go

Experts discussed payments for remote health examination and treatment with health insurance during a conference held by the Ministry of Health on June 1 in Hanoi.

Vietnam chairs meeting of UNSC’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals

The UN Security Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals convened its first meeting in 2020 yesterday under the chair of Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN and chairman of the group.

Vietnamese photojournalist shines at Moscow International Foto Awards

Viet Van, a photojournalist of Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper, has won an Honorable Mention at the Moscow International Foto Awards 2020 for the Fine Art category.