The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has been working on a strategy for the development of land management for the 2020-30 period.— Photo vov.vn HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has been working on a strategy for the development of land management for the 2020-30 period. It is hoped it will meet the demand of e-government project as well as enhance the land use efficiency, said Mai Văn Phấn, deputy head of the MONRE’s General Department of Land Administration (GDLA). Speaking yesterday at a workshop organised by GDLA and MONRE, he said e-government and the Fourth Industrial Revolution played an important role in land management. A project on completing land information infrastructure at central and local level based on the involvement of relevant agencies was also being finalised, Phấn said. The workshop, entitled E-government and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Opportunities … [Read more...] about Time to digitise land management
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VN needs to adapt to digitisation
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Việt Nam needs to improve the quality of its technical and vocational education and training to meet the requirements of digitisation and industry 4.0, a conference heard in HCM City on Tuesday. Trương Anh Dũng, deputy general director of the Directorate for Vocational Education and Training, said technological breakthroughs in areas such as digital printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, the Internet of Things, and self-driving cars are changing the automation and production processes globally. This presents a chance for Việt Nam’s economy and a challenge to its technical and vocational education and training (TVET), he said. “Many old jobs are lost and many new jobs are emerging, requiring occupational profiles to be changed.” Automation would change skill requirements, with low skill levels being no longer suitable, he said. According to delegates, digital technologies … [Read more...] about VN needs to adapt to digitisation
Government looks to develop 4G networks
Viet Nam News At the meeting, representatives of ministries and relevant sectors agreed to work together to license the 2.6 GHz band as quickly as possible in order to help telecoms operators deploy the 4G network in accordance with the provisions of law. Innovation will be a decisive factor in the survival of businesses in the future, with the size of the company becoming less important for success, experts said yesterday at a seminar held in HCM City. “Digital shift is a must during the fourth industrial revolution,” said Phí Anh Tuấn, deputy chairman of HCM City Computer Association (HCA), at the Việt Nam Information and Communication Technology Outlook seminar. No longer will “the big fish eat the small fish, but the fast fish will eat the slow fish”, he said, adding that enterprises which quickly adopt digital applications will be more successful. “Opportunities for digitalisation are equal in all … [Read more...] about Government looks to develop 4G networks
Human resources a vital element for Industry 4.0
For Vietnam not to lag behind its regional peers in terms of adapting to Industry 4.0, foreign and local firms have suggested that the government should put a heavy focus on human resources and implement a new regulatory framework, create improved infrastructure, and build a national innovation system to enable the country to benefit from the digital revolution. Better education and training of labourers is key to meet the Industry 4.0 trend, Photo: Le Toan Vingroup’s deputy CEO Vo Quang Hue said at a recent conference on smart industry, “Preparing for Industry 4.0 tomorrow starts with education today. To secure qualified human resources, in addition to finding leading domestic and foreign experts, Vingroup has established the Vinfast Training Centre, which offers training in two main fields, industrial machinery and mechatronics.” Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc Human resources a vital element for Industry 4.0 The world is moving from the era … [Read more...] about Human resources a vital element for Industry 4.0
BIDV Metlife targets 50 per cent growth this year
BIDV Metlife posted 100 per cent year-on-year hike of premium in the second quarter of the year. — VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — BIDV Metlife is targeting premium growth of 50 per cent to reach VNĐ90 billion (US$3.87 million) this year. The insurance company on Tuesday announced its business results after four years in the market. Its total assets have reached VNĐ1.46 trillion while equity capital stands at VNĐ612 billion. By the end of May 2018, its total premium was VNĐ195 billion. BIDV Metlife posted 100 per cent on-year premium hike in the second quarter of the year. Its annual premium equivalent reached VNĐ64 billion in the period. CEO Gaurav Sharma it now had more than 1,000 branches and a 4,000-strong sales force across Việt Nam. BIDV MetLife has focused on digitisation and customer centric products with a sustainable and profitable growth agenda. He added that the bancassurance model with BIDV had enabled BIDV … [Read more...] about BIDV Metlife targets 50 per cent growth this year