Entities whose solutions have been commercialised in other nations but want them piloted in Vietnam are also encouraged to join. The Vietnamese booth also features books highlighting the nation's culture, arts, tourism, and cuisine, including English and Chinese versions of Vietnam Pictorial published by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Nguyen Thanh Ha, the manager of MAG Quang Binh project, said that the organisation has operated in Quang Binh since 2003 to deliver risk education and UXO clearance activities. Runners will travel through several famous sightseeing spots in the central province of Quang Binh, including Ho Chi Minh Square, Nhat Le 1 Bridge, Tam Toa Church, Quang Binh Gate, and Nhat Le beach. Miss Tourism Vietnam was first held back in 2008, although it was not until 2022 when the second edition took place.
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July 18, 2024 09:28 UTC
They were particularly impressed by the diverse and delicious Vietnamese cuisine, with the unique Ninh Binh bun cha quat (grilled square pork patties with noodles) leaving a lasting impression. "In Ninh Binh, bun cha quat is a well-known dish, loved by both locals and tourists," Jayesh commented. Additionally, Ninh Binh bun cha is served with rice vermicelli sheets rather than the smaller vermicelli strands. Jayesh and Karolina enjoying bun cha quat in Ninh Binh. Karolina enjoying bun cha quat in Ninh Binh.
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July 18, 2024 05:02 UTC
HCM CITY — HCM City is implementing solutions to ensure information security, including a four-layer protection model. Lâm Đình Thắng, director of the city’s Department of Information and Communications, answered questions from delegates at the 17th session of the municipal People's Council meeting on Monday, focusing on the city’s socio-economic and defense-security situation. Regarding information security and network security, the city is implementing a number of solutions such as placing all data in the city's data centre, which is monitored 24 hours a day and seven days a week. It is deploying the four-layer information security protection model at agencies and units, a database centre, a team of independent assessment experts and system-to-system connection ensured by centrally-run agencies. The city also has an information security response network to support units when incidents occur.
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July 17, 2024 22:06 UTC
Just within six months, Zalo, , deployed a calculating infrastructure and built an LLM with 7 billion parameters in the Vietnamese language. Regarding the calculating infrastructure, Vietnamese engineers had to join an unequal competition with rivals. While waiting for GPU from Nvidia, Zalo engineers tried to take full advantage of existing small civil-use GPUs to implement a series of research work. “For Zalo AI engineers, challenge doesn’t mean ‘difficulty’, but ‘opportunity’ to do significant things. Zalo’s most outstanding AI products include the Kiki voice assistant, dictation and voice-to-text technology, text-to-speed technology, FaceID, eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) and GenAI (AI Avatar, AI Sticker).
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July 17, 2024 21:34 UTC
BANGKOK — Medics at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital of Thailand on July 17 confirmed that the four Vietnamese and two Americans found dead in the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok died from cyanide poisoning. They said the six deaths appeared to have occurred about 12 to 24 hours before police arrived on the scene. At a press conference held earlier the same day, Thai police also said cyanide was found in all coffee cups at the scene, and one of the six is believed to have poisoned the others over debt issues. It was confirmed that only the six entered and left Room 502 of the hotel, according to Pol Maj Gen Noppasilp Poolsawat, deputy commissioner of Metropolitan Police Bureau. Also at the press conference, police said debt issues are the motive behind the crime, and that the seventh person who was part of the hotel booking left Thailand for Việt Nam on July 10.
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July 17, 2024 19:47 UTC
HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam has advantages to attract more Indian tourists, according to experts. Data from the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism shows that before the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019, Việt Nam welcomed only 169,000 Indian visitors. According to experts, Việt Nam has several advantages to further attract Indian travellers. Firstly, the distance between Việt Nam and India is not too far as it takes about 4-5 hours to fly from India to Việt Nam. Vinh, who led a study on Indian tourists to Việt Nam, said that Indian tourists prefer beautiful resorts and parties.
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July 17, 2024 09:51 UTC
BANGKOK — Thai police have confirmed that the six people found dead in a Bangkok hotel room on July 16, including four Vietnamese nationals, were victims of murder, not suicide. All six were Vietnamese, but two had American citizenship, Thai authorities confirmed. However, authorities did find five used teacups and one used glass, suggesting that the victims may have consumed some drinks. Forensic teams have collected various items from the room, including food containers, utensils, and other potential evidence, for further examination. In response to the incident, the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand has dispatched officials to the scene, working closely with Thai authorities to gather information, identify the victims, and provide consular assistance to their families.
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July 17, 2024 08:50 UTC
This activity is part of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 for the young generation of Vietnamese abroad. At Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh Mountain, the delegation offered incense, flowers and offerings in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam. The EC’s upcoming fifth IUU fishing inspection in Vietnam is expected to take place around September-October. In Vietnam, it has been found in Cao Bang, Lang Son, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa provinces. Uzbekistan took the top position at the tournament with seven points after three matches, with Vietnam finishing second with five points.
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July 16, 2024 16:31 UTC
The companionship economy has emerged as more people stay single, forgoing the traditional path of marriage and children, amid an economic slowdown and an increasingly educated population. “The rise of the companionship economy is a marker of China’s development, and demand will only grow as these younger Chinese get older,” he said. But there are concerns that there might be abuse of companionship services in China, where prostitution is illegal. “Companionship services contain serious safety risks, and to protect consumers, Xianyu has banned such listings from its app,” the page said. Yang said that “pei liao” are his escape from reality, and “for that brief moment, it’s really fun”.
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July 16, 2024 16:19 UTC
BANGKOK – Six people, including four Vietnamese nationals, were found dead in the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, according to local sources. The victims were discovered in a room with no signs of a struggle, and their luggage was found near the front door. Initial investigations have identified the victims as two Vietnamese nationals who held American citizenship, along with four Vietnamese citizens. Based on the initial evidence discovered at the scene, it is suspected that the six victims may have died as a result of poisoning. Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents based in Bangkok, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phạm Việt Hùng said that embassy officials are working with local authorities to verify the incident and to carry out necessary citizen protection measures.
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July 16, 2024 15:45 UTC
Ho Chi Minh City plans to complete the building of 183 kilometers of urban railways with six lines and 148 stations by 2035 at a total cost of nearly VND824.5 trillion (US$32.3 billion), heard the 17th sitting of the municipal People’s Council on Monday morning. The city aims to have 351 kilometers of urban railways by 2045 and 510 kilometers of rail lines by 2060, according to a report prepared by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. “Ho Chi Minh City is one of the world’s 18 densest cities, but it is the only city among these places to have no metro lines,” Lam said. If the project is passed, the city will start implementing six lines simultaneously during the 2027-28 period. The city resolves to have 183 kilometers of urban railways by 2035.
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July 16, 2024 15:02 UTC
Accessing global media outlets has never been easier for Vietnamese companies, as several global newswire service providers have entered the Southeast Asian market. “We have entrusted Việt Nam News with our international press release distribution since 2019, given its prestigious status and partnership with Media OutReach Newswire," said a spokesperson from a major Vietnamese corporation. Founded in 2009 in Hong Kong, Media OutReach Newswire has established itself as a leading provider of press release distribution across Asia Pacific and globally. Finance, AFP, AP, AsiaOne, Yahoo!, and Markets Insider, Media OutReach Newswire ensures unparalleled reach and visibility for its clients' news releases. The partnership between Việt Nam News and Media OutReach Newswire presents Vietnamese businesses with a robust platform to amplify their global presence through effective press release distribution.
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July 16, 2024 14:45 UTC
A three-year-old baby from Gia Lai Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region died of rabies on Monday after he was bitten by a cat about one month ago, a local health official confirmed the same day. Since his health condition then worsened, he was rushed to the Chu Se Medical Center at 1:34 pm on Sunday before being transferred to the Gia Lai Children’s Hospital to receive further treatment on the same day. He was diagnosed with rabies, gastrointestinal infection, and dehydration. His family said that the boy was bitten on the left hand by a cat one month ago but he did not receive treatment for the wound nor was he vaccinated against rabies due to the family's financial difficulties. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!
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July 16, 2024 14:08 UTC
Illustrative photo (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnamese stock market is expected to trade positively in July thanks to the second quarter optimistic business results, said insiders. The Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC) said that the second quarter results will continue to be positive, following improved economic and credit growth since the end of March. The index's price chart has not yet been able to break through the key psychological resistance level of 1,300 points. Additionally, positive macro-economic data and second quarter growth reported by listed companies are also expected to bolster the market's upward momentum in July. This consolidation phase in July is seen as preparing the ground for a sustainable upward move above 1,300 points later this year.
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July 16, 2024 12:13 UTC
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July 16, 2024 09:28 UTC