Technologies

HCM City hosts international water treatment expo

The country's biggest water industry event, where industry professionals meet to learn about the latest trends, opened yesterday at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

China's Huawei to buy out Symantec venture

Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies will buy out a joint venture with US security software maker Symantec by acquiring its 49 percent stake for $530 million, the firms said Tuesday.

AVG to start up pay TV network next week

HCMC – A new pay television network called An Vien, invested by Audio Visual Global Co. (AVG), will be officially put into operation on November 11 after one year of test-airing.

Vietnam seeks optimal wastewater treatment technology

HCMC – The Ministry of Science and Technology is looking for the best technology for wastewater and garbage treatment in three big cities of Hanoi, HCM, and Danang in response to the fast-rising volume of wastes hazarding the environment, an official said.

Wave of international trade fairs to begin in HCMC

A series of international exhibitions, including VietnamPlas and Linkage 2011, are scheduled to begin Wednesday

Telecom opportunities sought in Algeria

The Vietnamese Government leader has said Vietnam encourages postal, information and communications technology businesses of Vietnam and Algeria to seek cooperative opportunities.

Wave of international trade fairs to begin in HCM City

A series of international exhibitions, including VietnamPlas and Linkage 2011, are scheduled to begin Sept. 21.

Wave of international trade fairs to begin in City tomorrow

A series of international exhibitions, including VietnamPlas and Linkage 2011, are scheduled to begin tomorrow.

FPT, Nigerian telco cut deal

HANOI – The Hanoi-based FPT Group on Tuesday signed with 21st Century Technologies a memorandum of understanding (MOU), pledging partnership in a vast swathe of business from education to telecom services and manufacturing.

Eco-business forum to further Vietnam-Japan partnership

HCMC – Global Eco-Business Forum will take place in Hanoi on February 25 with an aim to promote collocation in eco-friendly technologies between Vietnam and Japan, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

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ASEAN task pressure talks about mental health

The very first meeting from the ASEAN task pressure on mental health has been heldin Hanoi from May 23-25, with associates from regional and globalorganisations participating. Addressing the openingceremony, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Nguyen Thi Xuyen stated theevent offers nations an opportunity to share good practices in protectingmental health, adding to strengthening cooperation within the regionand fulfilling the aim of “Healthy people, healthy ASEAN”. Xuyen known as on nations to

Desperate people get free facial, eye surgery

Forty-two kids with harelips and cleft palates within the two CentralHighlands provinces of Dak Nong and Dak Lak have obtained free check-upsand procedures. The programme for poor children inremote and ethnic minority areas, worth about 500 million VND, wascarried out and based on the Center for Research and Aid forOperation Smile (OSCA) at Dak Nong province’s general hospital from May19-21. OSCA Director Bui Tu Anh stated this isthe very first time the center provides free check-ups and surgical