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FPT Software to earn $200 million from auto-tech solutions

 FPT Software expects to earn 200 million USD through the sale of automotive technology solutions and employ 8,000 people by 2020, the company said.

At border marker O, a link to the rest of the world

 A native of Dien Bien Province, the Mong man joined the border force a year ago, and is now a member of the Apachai Border Guard Post in Muong Nhe District, which straddles two borders, that with Laos and China.

FPT develops artificial intelligence

 FPT Group is developing an artificial intelligence program as a platform for developing tools that conduct conversations via auditory or textual methods. 

Monsanto needs to be responsible for AO recovery: Spokesperson

 Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has stated that the US companies and Monsanto in particular need to hold responsibility for assisting efforts to recover from Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin consequences in Vietnam. 

Korean energy technologies introduced to Vietnamese firms

 A seminar introducing Korean energy technology to Vietnamese enterprises took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20, attracting representatives from nearly 60 firms, research institutes and State management agencies from the two countries. 

HCM City studies clean energy development

 Hi-tech enterprises from the US and Vietnam gathered at a workshop to seek ways to develop clean energy for smart city in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20.

IBM, Five9 to promote use of cognitive computing

 IBM and Five9 Viet Nam announced on Thursday they would work together on cloud services to bring cognitive computing to enterprises and organisations in Viet Nam.

Central highlands province issues strictures against management failures

 The Dak Nong Provincial Inspection Committee today issued strictures following the results of its investigation into management violations committed by a number of the province’s officials.

Stargazers to see Lyrids meteor shower midnight Saturday

 Stargazers in Vietnam are expected to see Lyrids meteor shower from midnight Saturday.

Bear rescue centre inaugurated in Vinh Phuc

 Construction of the Vietnam Bear Sanctuary – Phase 2 in the Tam Dao National Park of Vinh Phuc northern province has been completed, announced the Animals Asia on April 19.

Climate change threatens Vietnam's water security

 Ensuring water security is becoming an urgent matter of Vietnam in the context that climate change is causing bad impact on all aspects of the life from socio-economic affairs to the environment and ecosystem, heard a conference in Hanoi on April 19.

Smart phone makers ready to ride 4G wave

 As Vietnamese telecom providers rush to launch their fourth generation (4G) services, the market for duly geared smart phones has also been heating up. 

An Giang works to mitigate drought, salinity affects

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is preparing to prevent and respond to drought and salinity to ensure production and water supply, as the locality is set to experience hotter-than-average temperatures this summer.

Viettel asked to provide free access to Party, State’s information

Viettel launched its 4G service in Hanoi on April 18 in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

UN pledges long-term cooperation with Vietnam to tackle climate change

 The United Nations (UN) vows to make long-term cooperation with the Vietnamese Government to cope with climate change, UN Resident Coordinator to Vietnam Kamal Malhotra has said.

Central Highlands vigilant at forest fires during dry season peak

 The Central Highlands region is mobilising resources to prevent forest fires as it is the peak of the dry season, which begins in November and ends in April every year.

Da Nang hosts int’l conference on information technology

 A two-day international conference on information science and technology opened in central Da Nang city on April 17. 

FPT Software to earn $200 million from auto-tech solutions

  FPT Software expects to earn US$200 million through the sale of automotive technology solutions and employ 8,000 people by 2020, the company said.

"Green Sunday" campaign attracts youth to clean the environment

 With a strong sense of responsibility for a green and clean capital city, young volunteers from the National Charity Club joined hands to remove waste from Hanoi’s To Lich River on April 16-4.

Awards given to top IT products

 The Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) honoured 64 IT products and services on Saturday that had won Sao Khue Awards.