Coral reefs in the sea area of ​​Phan Rang-Thap Cham city. (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) Ninh Thuan waters have high biodiversity with hundreds of marine species of economic and conservation value. For sustainable development, the preservation of biodiversity and rational exploitation of resources from the sea has been identified by Ninh Thuan province as one of the priority tasks in the socio-economic development strategy. Rich in biodiversity potential Ninh Thuan has a coastline of more than 105km and a territorial sea of ​​over 18,000km2. According to the latest studies on biodiversity by the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in the waters of Ninh Thuan, coral reefs and the diversity of coral reef organisms are one of the most important components of the environment. Biodiversity most prominent. Scientists have recorded 6 coral reefs with an average coverage of about 42.6%. The coral reef has been identified with over 334 species belonging to 15 families, 59 varieties of reef-forming corals, of which 46 species have been newly recorded and added to the list of coral species in Vietnam. Coral reefs are home to many species of creatures, including coral reef fish with 147 species belonging to 81 genera, 32 families. Seagrass beds were also identified with 5 species distributed on the coastal bottom with an area of ​​about 341ha. Biodiversity of Ninh Thuan sea area is also shown in the record of 538 fish species, including 146 pelagic fish species, 392 benthic fish species, of which 68 fish species have high economic value. In addition, marine species include 45 species of mollusks, 24 species of crustaceans, 13 species of echinoderms, and 22 species of polychaetes. Notably, the waters of Nui Chua National Park – Ninh Thuan are currently one of the few rare areas on the mainland in Vietnam with a population of sea turtles spawning every year, including: green turtles, tortoiseshell turtles. Regeneration of aquatic resources With the potential of valuable ecosystems and biodiversity, the conservation of marine biodiversity has always been of special interest to Ninh Thuan province. Over the past time, functional branches of the province have cooperated with research institutes, universities, domestic and foreign organizations to implement many topics, projects and research programs on biodiversity. such as: upgrade database – GIS about Coral reef and coastal ecosystems; develop a program for periodic monitoring of coral reefs in Ninh Thuan; survey typical marine ecosystems in Ninh Hai and Thuan Nam districts; restore mangrove ecosystems in Nui Chua and Dam Nai sea areas to protect and create a development environment for marine species. In particular, Ninh Thuan province established a marine protected area in Nui Chua National Park with a total area of ​​7,352 hectares. Nui Chua marine conservation area includes strict protection zones, ecological restoration areas and development zones with the function of protecting endemic and rare marine species in order to regenerate aquatic resources, protect and enhance the biodiversity of local marine protected areas. Mr. Tran Van Tiep, Deputy Director of Nui Chua National Park Management Board, said that over the years, the park has coordinated with domestic and foreign scientific research units and organizations to investigate and evaluate the potential, develop data on marine resources and environment within the conservation area to serve as a basis for implementing projects on environmental protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. Currently, the Park is implementing synchronously many plans and solutions to effectively and sustainably protect sea turtle populations and their habitats and other endangered and rare aquatic species. Specifically, the Park builds and maintains strict protection zones for sea turtles at spawning grounds in the area; building a turtle conservation station, establishing volunteer groups to participate in protecting sea turtles; at the same time, build a marine life rescue area to receive, rescue, treat, raise and train turtles in captivity, catch, and ensure sufficient conditions for turtles to live on their own before being released into the environment. nature. Simultaneously, the Nui Chua National Park Management Board has promoted propaganda measures to raise awareness and knowledge of the community about the importance and value of marine biological resources. From there, creating consensus, support and active participation of local people in protecting the marine ecosystem and environment, Mr. Tran Van Tiep added. In order to protect, regenerate and develop aquatic resources, Ninh Thuan province has been implementing many measures to manage, propagate and organize fishing in the right season, using the correct net size as prescribed. exploit the right route, do not use toxic chemicals, explosives, electric pulses to exploit. At the same time, the province deducts a part of the local budget and mobilizes businesses to release millions of tiger shrimp and fingerlings into the sea to regenerate and supplement seafood resources. Particularly in 2021, Ninh Thuan has organized to release 700,000 tiger shrimp seed into the sea to regenerate aquatic resources for local waters. Improve efficiency of management and conservation Through the assessment, the conservation of marine biodiversity has been better protected by all levels and sectors, but like coastal localities in the country, Ninh Thuan’s marine biodiversity is currently under pressure. face many challenges. It is the decline of biodiversity and fishery resources, aquaculture activities, and waste that make some marine areas at risk of pollution, climate change is causing pressures. significant contribution to the conservation and development of local marine biodiversity. Seaweed covers a large coral reef in Phuoc Dinh commune (Thuan Nam district). (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan province, Tran Quoc Nam, identifying biodiversity resources in general, especially marine biodiversity resources, is of great significance to socio-economic development. Every year, Ninh Thuan integrates the task of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation into the province’s general socio-economic development plan. In order to improve the efficiency of biodiversity management and conservation, the Provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to coordinate with agencies and units to periodically observe, analyze and evaluate the current state of the environment. annually and once every 5 years to create initiative for the development of orientations on environmental protection policies in the whole province. Regarding biodiversity conservation in general, marine biodiversity conservation in particular, in the coming time, Ninh Thuan will continue to develop mechanisms and policies to attract resources from the central and local governments. implementation of investment programs and projects in order to improve the operational efficiency of marine protected areas. The province promotes scientific research, basic investigation of marine resources and environment; focus on biodiversity conservation, restoration of Ecosystem , especially coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, coastal protection forests. At the same time, Ninh Thuan improves its capacity to respond to marine environmental incidents, actively propagates people living in coastal areas not to discharge domestic waste and plastic waste into the sea, actively collect clean the marine environment to prevent and minimize risk factors that may affect the development of marine organisms.

Introduce the concept of digital government for the first time Digital government is essentially e-government, with changes in approach and implementation thanks to the development of digital technology. Therefore, when we say that developing digital government means developing e-government, digital government includes e-government. Illustration E-Government, in simple terms, is the “four Nos”, capable of meeting face-to-face, processing paperless documents, handling contactless administrative procedures and making non-cash payments. Digital government is e-government, adding “four Yess”, having all safe actions in the digital environment, being able to provide new services quickly, having the ability to use resources optimally, and being able to ability to create development, lead the country’s digital transformation, effectively solve major problems in socio-economic development and management. The strategic vision is to raise a high flag The vision is that Vietnam has a high level of e-government and digital government development index in the world, belongs to the top 50 leading countries by 2025, and belongs to the top 30 countries by 2030 according to the ranking of the World Bank. United Nations. Raise a high flag, which means a big mission and goal, to gather forces and attract talents both at home and abroad to join. When Vietnamese people join hands and unite, difficulties and challenges will become smaller. For the first time, localities will develop plans to secure annual funding from the state budget for digital government, striving for a higher spending rate than the world average. Countries currently spend about 1-2% of total state budget spending on digital government, in particular, some countries such as Singapore and South Korea spend a higher percentage. Strategic thinking is fast action In the fourth industrial revolution, countries that pioneer, go ahead and act quickly will have the opportunity to develop breakthroughs. In other words, in the digital age, it is not the big fish that eat the small fish, but the fast fish that swallow the slow fish. The strategy sets out the basic goal of completing e-government development targets by 2021 and forming a digital government by 2025. Breakthrough solution is to use open platform and orientation The digital platform is identified as a breakthrough solution to promote faster digital government development, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. The platform was created by excellent digital technology businesses, allowing agencies, organizations and individuals to use it as a service instead of having to invest and operate it themselves. Open orientation for people, businesses and other organizations to appropriately participate in the activities of state agencies, interact with state agencies to jointly enhance transparency, improve service quality, and solve problems and jointly create value for society. Not only serving people, businesses and society As before, usually, developing e-government sets the goal of better serving people, businesses and society. This strategy also aims to equip working tools so that cadres, civil servants and public employees can best perform their tasks, that is, virtual assistants or platforms for working and collaborating on the environment. number.

The decision clearly states, developing a digital government that has all safe operations in the digital environment, has a redesigned operating model and operates based on data and digital technology, to be able to provide services. better service, make more timely decisions, issue better policies, use resources more optimally, create development, lead the country’s digital transformation, effectively solve major problems in the world. socio-economic development and management. Develop a comprehensive and comprehensive digital government, promote the achieved results, focus resources, mobilize the participation of the whole political system, have solutions and ways to do breakthroughs and differences. , to basically complete the e-Government development targets by 2021 and form a digital government by 2025. Open orientation for people, businesses and other organizations to appropriately participate in the activities of state agencies, interact with state agencies to jointly enhance transparency, improve service quality, and solve problems and jointly create value for society. Data is the new resource. State agencies open data and provide open data for the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society. State agencies connect and share data so that people only have to declare and provide data once to state agencies and essential public service providers. Platforms are breakthrough solutions. Combining centralized and distributed deployment model, complying with Vietnam E-Government Architecture Framework and Architecture of ministries, branches and localities. Developing platforms in the direction of providing synchronous and smooth services at administrative levels so that they can be used anywhere. National platforms, applications and services must be made first, done well, centralized. The domestic market nurtures and develops digital technology products Make in Vietnam, thereby reaching out to the region and the world. The Government actively coordinates, plans and implements market-oriented and market-creating activities with the dual goals of developing the digital government and developing Vietnam’s digital technology enterprises. Diversifying in scale, aiming to master and develop core technologies and open platforms for Digital Government, forming an ecosystem of Make in Vietnam applications and services. Belonging to the top 30 countries according to the ranking of the United Nations Regarding the vision to 2030, the Decision clearly states: Vietnam has a high level of development index of e-Government and digital government in the world, among the top 30 countries ranked by the United Nations. Developing digital government requires a breakthrough and different way of doing things. Digital government transforms the way to serve people and businesses, reducing costs, increasing business productivity, creating facilitation, bringing people’s satisfaction, so that people and businesses can participate more in activities. action of state agencies to jointly create values, benefits, satisfaction, trust and social consensus. The digital government transforms the organization, operation, working environment and working tools so that officials, civil servants and public employees can best perform their tasks. Targets to 2025, for the provision of quality services to serve society: State agencies to reduce, restructure, simplify, standardize and unify administrative procedures in service of society across the country. nationwide scope. State agencies provide new services on the principle of ensuring service quality, reducing costs, and increasing social labor productivity in a proactive and timely manner to meet the needs of society. People and businesses can use digital services according to their personalized needs, throughout their lives, when needed, in a convenient way, online or in person, easily, simply, quickly, and without paper. , no presence is required unless required by law. Some basic criteria include: 100% of administrative procedures eligible under the law are provided in the form of online public services level 4. 100% of online public services are designed, redesigned to optimize the user experience, when used, are pre-filled with data that the user has provided previously under the agreement, in accordance with quality standards service. 100% of people and businesses using online public services are identified and authenticated smoothly, unified on all systems of government levels from central to local. At least 80% of administrative records are processed completely online, people only have to enter data once; at least 90% of people and businesses are satisfied with the handling of administrative procedures; at least 20% of administrative procedures of state agencies will be reduced compared to the current one. 100% state agencies provide 24/7 service For the goal of optimal operation of state agencies’ activities, some basic criteria include: 100% of state agencies provide 24/7 service, ready to serve online at any time. people and businesses need. 100% of civil servants are assigned digital identifiers in job processing. 100% of the direction, administration and internal governance of state agencies are carried out on the basis of overall and unified governance. 100% of documents exchanged between state agencies are carried out in electronic form, digitally signed by specialized digital signatures, except for confidential documents as prescribed by law. 90% of work records at ministerial and provincial levels; 80% of work records at the district level and 60% of work records at the commune level are processed on the internet (except for work records that are state secret). 100% of the reporting work is done on the national reporting information system. 100% of records are created, kept and shared electronically according to regulations. 100% of state agencies at ministerial and provincial levels have a centralized analysis and data processing platform, and application of artificial intelligence to optimize operations. At least 50% of supervision and inspection activities of the management agency are carried out through the digital environment and the information system of the management agency. At least 70% of the contents of the training program, entrance exam, state management promotion exam to the rank of specialist, main specialist, senior specialist or equivalent shall be conducted online. 100% of cadres, civil servants and public employees are trained, fostered and universalized basic digital skills; 50% of cadres, civil servants and public employees are trained and fostered skills in analysis, data mining and digital technology. In addition to specific objectives and targets and tasks of ministries and local branches, the Decision also mentions key national tasks, including: Improving the legal environment; digital infrastructure development; develop digital platforms and national scale systems; develop national digital data; development of national applications and services; ensure the safety and security of the national network.

This is the first time the Government has introduced the concept of Digital Government. Accordingly, digital government is essentially e-government, with changes in approach and implementation thanks to the development of digital technology. “Solving administrative procedures without contact” is one of the four criteria of e-Government. Photo: VGP. The strategy clearly states that by 2030, Vietnam is in the group of 30 leading countries in the development index of e-government and digital government according to the United Nations ranking. Digital government will transform the way people and businesses are served. From there, it helps to reduce costs, increase the productivity of businesses, create favorable conditions, and bring satisfaction to people. The ultimate goal is for people and businesses to participate more in the activities of state agencies, jointly creating values, benefits, satisfaction, trust and social consensus. The digital government also transforms the way it is organised, operated, working environment and tools so that cadres, civil servants and public employees can best perform their duties. For each stage, specific goals are set with basic targets. By 2025, the strategy sets five goals including providing quality services to serve society; widely mobilize the participation of society; optimal operation of state agencies’ activities; effectively solve major problems in socio-economic development, and make breakthrough changes in national ranking. Regarding the national key tasks, the strategy clearly states 6 tasks including: Perfecting the legal environment, developing digital infrastructure; develop digital platforms and national scale systems; develop national digital data; development of national applications and services; ensure the safety and security of the national network. These six tasks are also the key tasks of ministries, branches and localities to implement within their respective sectors, domains and localities. The strategy clearly states 10 solutions for implementation, including solutions on: Organization, apparatus, network; training and fostering digital skills; propaganda, dissemination and awareness raising; cooperation between state agencies and enterprises; researching, developing and mastering core technologies; standardization and restructuring of business processes; international cooperation… According to Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, e-Government targets will be basically completed in 2021, with a focus on level 4 online public services reaching 100%. The digital government will be formed in 2025. Accordingly, government services are provided automatically 24/7 according to demand, new public services are provided in a timely manner and on the basis of open data. Digital government is essentially e-government, with changes in approach and implementation thanks to the development of digital technology. Therefore, when we say that developing digital government means developing e-government, digital government includes e-government. E-Government, simply understood, is the “four Nos”, including the ability to meet face-to-face, process paperless documents, handle contactless administrative procedures and make non-cash payments. Digital government is e-government, adding “four Yess”, having all safe actions in the digital environment, being able to provide new services quickly, having the ability to use resources optimally, and being able to ability to create development, lead the country’s digital transformation, effectively solve major problems in socio-economic development and management.

Power planning 8 proposes 3 scenarios for power source development. The Institute of Energy (Ministry of Industry and Trade) has just released a report explaining the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on the national electricity development plan for the period 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 (Planning for electricity development). electricity 8). In which, receiving opinions on reviewing the scale of power source development, reasonable power source structure compared to electricity demand in each period, especially in the period to 2030; In order to prevent unreasonable backup of power sources (such as the plan to develop the total installed capacity of 167GW of power sources by 2030, while the load demand is forecast at 86.3GW), the Consultant said Power planning. 8 proposed 3 scenarios for developing power sources to meet 3 scenarios of low load demand, base load and high load. The results of capacity balance of 3 selected scenarios show that renewable energy sources (wind and solar) have the proportion of 24% in 2020; 24-27% in 2030 and 38-42% in 2045 depending on the load scenario. The crude reserve ratio if including wind and solar is always high at 60-80%, but wind and solar power sources are variable renewable energy sources, contributing very little to power system redundancy, especially At the time of maximum load in the evening, there is no sun. Specifically, in the dry season, in the evening, when the national wind power occurs, it only reaches the guaranteed capacity (about 10% of the installed capacity for onshore wind and 20% of the installed capacity for offshore wind). ), at this time, the national crude reserve ratio of power supply will only reach 21% in 2020, 11%-14% in 2030 and 5%-8% in 2045 depending on the load scenario. The consultant said that in order to confirm the redundant or insufficient spare capacity, it is necessary to calculate the expected number of hours that do not meet the load demand. The calculation results show that the reserve scale as above ensures the reliability of the system’s power supply. The proportion of electricity from renewable energy sources (including hydroelectricity) in total electricity production of the selected scenarios all meet the objectives of renewable energy development in Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Development Strategy, reaching 32% in 2030 and 40.3% in 2045. According to the Institute of Energy, although the simulation of energy storage sources has been included, the minimum-cost planning model still chooses to cut a part of renewable energy to meet the flexible needs of the system instead. because investing in more storage resources, because investing in these resources will not be economically viable. The reduction rate calculated from the model is about 1.5% of renewable energy output/year (excluding cuts due to local transmission). The use of a partial reduction in renewable energy to meet flexible demand is used by countries around the world, and accepting a partial reduction in renewable energy is also one of the solutions. to develop renewable energy sources. At the request of ministries, agencies and appraisal councils, Power Master Plan 8 has included additional power source options that occur in addition to the above 3 scenarios to provide information for competent authorities to consider in determining the power supply. operating. In particular, the most difficult option to build power sources and grids is when there are risks of stacking, including high load growth and slow progress of thermal power sources (especially domestic gas exploitation sources). Accordingly, the proposal proposes to select the power source development scenario corresponding to the baseline load demand forecast, which is the selected scenario to calculate the design of the transmission grid, calculate economic and financial criteria. of Power Planning 8. At the same time, the project proposes a power source scenario corresponding to the forecast of high load demand to be considered for use in the management and development of power sources, ensuring to meet demand in the event that the national economy and electricity demand are met. load demand increased dramatically. In case of risk of stacking (high load, slow progress of coal-fired power sources, domestic gas-fired power sources), it will be necessary to add wind power, solar power, flexible power sources, etc. operate ICE to meet the demand for electricity and build more one-way lines from the South Central region to the North to transmit the capacity of power plants.

Mastering technology, constantly creating… is the “heart command” of Vietnamese oil and gas people. Mission across 60 years Referring to research, development and application of science and technology (Science and Technology) at PVN is a cross-cutting task in the process of formation and development of the Group. Resolution 41-NQ/TW of the Politburo on orientation “Strategy for development of Vietnam’s petroleum industry to 2025, vision to 2035”, as well as Resolution 55-NQ/TW on orientation “Strategy Vietnam’s national energy development to 2030 with a vision to 2045” emphasized: PVN must strengthen the application of scientific and technological advances in the search and increase of oil reserves, production and business. oil and gas, electricity, nitrogen, new energy (shale oil, gas hydrate, hydrogen gas…) to ensure national energy security. General objective PVN’s development strategy especially emphasizes the need to build strong scientific and technological potential with breakthrough solutions. This is considered the driving force and foundation for PVN to accelerate development and develop sustainably. Through 60 years of construction and growth, PVN has constantly improved its research and application potentials of science and technology, actively absorbed advanced techniques and technologies, and promoted creativity and efficiency of existing technologies to achieve level with oil and gas companies in the region and in the world. Hundreds of awards have been awarded for achievements in science and technology of the oil and gas industry, including noble awards such as 5 Ho Chi Minh Prizes & State Prizes in Science and Technology, many VIFOTECH awards… And during the year Currently, continuing to 6 most typical works and projects, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has also been nominated for the Ho Chi Minh Prize & the State Prize in Science and Technology. The Petroleum people who make applied scientific works have worked hard for many years, doing both expertise and research and experimentation. For example, the Cluster of Science and Technology Works “Research and develop technology for design, construction and installation of super-long and super-heavy marine oil and gas projects suitable to Vietnam’s conditions” was deployed and completed after more than 10 years. Research and application of technological solutions in collecting, processing and using associated gas in fields of Vietsovpetro LD Vietsovpetro and neighboring fields has been carried out and deployed continuously for 25 years.. .; the TBM-02 portable synthetic carota metering station system has been researched and manufactured for 21 years; the solutions to apply science and technology to optimize the production process of Dung Quat oil refinery plant are researched and completed. completed in 12 years;… Success of “poor children” The number of benefits and achievements of the above-mentioned scientific works for the Oil and Gas industry as well as for the country, it is easy to ignore the difficult starting factor… But in fact, few people know that starting At the beginning of these scientific works, the Oil and Gas people all embarked on the implementation with the mentality of “the poor children”. The success of PVN’s science and technology cannot be ignored without mentioning the cluster of works “Research and application of technological solutions in the collection, treatment and use of associated gas in fields of Vietsovpetro LD Vietsovpetro and neighboring fields”. . At that time, LD Vietsovpetro could only exploit oil at Bach Ho, but the technology at that time only exploited oil, and the associated gas had to be burned. Meanwhile, the country is seriously lacking electricity for economic development. That fact has prompted Vietsovpetro’s officers and engineers to research and carry out gas collection, transportation, processing and bringing the associated gas to shore for power generation and nitrogen fertilizer production. After oil exploitation, with breakthrough scientific and technological solutions, in the condition of lack of facilities, Vietsovpetro pioneered to bring companion gas from Bach Ho field to shore, creating a leap in the oil and gas industry. Vietnam, creating a foundation for the development of modern gas industry. The story of researching and manufacturing the TBM-02 portable synthetic carota metering station system is also a scientific and technological mark of PVN. In order not to be eliminated from the game of oil and gas services, the staffs of Vietsovpetro Wells Geophysics Enterprise have tried their best to learn and create new things, which are more technologically superior. In those years, Vietsovpetro experts and engineers have picked up equipment of the type “cannot be repaired, cannot be bought” to dissect, research, and then integrate their most preeminent features and manufacturing a general carota metering station costs only $5,000, less than 10% of the equipment price if it has to be imported from abroad. Especially impressed with the word “portable” in the research work made by the equipment of a Russian measuring station in the past, together with the corresponding combined equipment with a mass and weight of up to hundreds of kilograms. Now, Vietsovpetro’s engineers have created a general measuring station that can interpret geophysical data, measure oil-filled fractured rock foundations…weighing less than 10kg, compact as a personal computer multiply. The East Sea Oil and Gas Operating Company (BIENDONG POC) was assigned to research and implement the construction and manufacturing of large works of the East Sea 1 project. In which, the superstructure weighs 12,500 tons and the foot block. The 11,500-ton base of the Hai Thach housing and central technology platform (PQP-HT) are works with a volume exceeding many times that of previous constructions. This is a task that international monitoring and consulting experts consider impossible. However, PTSC Marine Mechanical Services Company (PTSC & MC) – the unit assigned the responsibility, overcame difficulties to complete the project after 2 years. Up to now, with the research, completion and application of the Science and Technology Complex, successful implementation of design, construction, manufacture and installation of super-heavy-heavy drilling rigs, PTSC&MC has become the only international EPCI contractor. of Vietnam to the world market. When Dung Quat Oil Refinery Plant was in operation, the team of engineers and staff of the factory were all apprentices, so they stumbled and problems were inevitable. Therefore, the initial product quality of NM was in a state of “fluttering”. At that time, PVN has determined that to improve the quality of NM operation is a long process. Accordingly, improvement and creativity right in the actual production and operation of the factory has become a regular and continuous action. Although the production and business results of Dung Quat Oil Refinery were not high in the first years, PVN still believes that the young staff and engineers will make efforts to improve the quality of plant operation. Over the past 12 years, more than 30 solutions and initiatives have been completed, increasing the factory capacity beyond design, ensuring product quality to the highest level. Currently, science and technology has been applied in all fields of production and business activities of the Group, especially research focusing on professional and specialized directions. The basic investigation of oil and gas has been actively deployed by PVN and the research results are considered as a reliable scientific basis, having important implications in formulating the development strategy of PVN. helping to make the right decisions and policies in production and business activities. The research, development, proposal and successful application of petroleum science and technology solutions not only bring great economic benefits to the country, but also make important contributions to the science and technology industry. oil and gas of Vietnam and the world. Those are eloquent demonstrations of the creative ability of oil and gas people – who always deserve to be entrusted with the belief to make the impossible possible.

The Sao Khue Award after 18 years of organization, up to now has honored about 1,270 products, of which 180 products in 2021. With the mission of “Promoting digital solutions platforms – Pioneering in the development of digital ecosystems”, Sao Khue Award for the first time this year selected the group “Digital transformation platforms”. In particular, the year 2021 is the first year of implementing the 5-year plan for Vietnam to get rid of low-middle income, implementing the 10-year Strategy to become a middle-income country. The year 2021 is also the first year of the 25-year aspiration of becoming a highly integrated developed country and starting the digital transformation process, so this year’s Sao Khue award-winning products are believed to create a launch pad. pushes your digital transformation comprehensively. Sao Khue Award Ceremony 2021 (Photo: VNA) “The Ministry of Information and Communications highly appreciated the efforts of VINASA successfully organized the Sao Khue 2021 award in many difficulties and challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, Sao Khue Organizing Committee quickly introduced the criteria of 4.0 technology and added digital transformation items to the award system, in accordance with the policies of the Party and State as well as of the Ministry of Information. and media. Great digital technology awards such as Sao Khue Award will be a factor contributing to the propaganda of gathering resources of the whole society together to unanimously achieve strategic goals ”, Mr. Phan Tam, Thu Minister of Information and Communication emphasized. The number of nominations for the Sao Khue Award this year has increased by nearly 60% compared to last year, showing that the digital technology community in our country is increasingly promoting the nuclear role in the digital transformation process based on platforms. Make in Vietnam platform. “This year, the number of nominations has increased dramatically and the products are diverse. In particular, many businesses choose technology products to meet Vietnam’s hot issues, such as healthcare. In addition, the application of a number of technologies is not new compared to previous years, but in a very new field, for example in the field of entertainment or volunteering. Demonstrate that the digital transformation of the Made in Vietnam policy is spreading throughout Vietnam. VINASA has also supported “Made in Vietnam flames” throughout the territory, “said Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, Deputy Director of Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information and Communications. Top 10 Sao Khue with products in 6 groups of awards such as: Digital products, solutions; Digital conversion platforms; New technology solutions for all sectors; Digital startup products and solutions … will be supported by the Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA), connecting with technology partners to build Sao Khue Ecosystem. On that basis, award-winning products can reach users faster, forming complete digital ecosystems for Vietnamese people, helping to accelerate the process of national digital transformation. “18 years ago, we celebrated Sao Khue for the first time and after 18 years, today we have 180 Sao Khue awards. 18 years of extremely rapid development, forming the largest industry in the country. . The information technology industry has accounted for 14.3% of GDP and the growth rate over the past few decades has been 37%, the labor productivity of the industry is 7.6 times higher. We are proud that over the past 18 years, Vietnam has been named on the digital map of the world. Today, we are entering a term of digital transformation of great challenges awaiting Vietnam has never had such a great opportunity, Vietnam has never started in the same line with the advanced countries in the world ”, said Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of VINASA Founding Council. Realizing the aspiration of digital transformation based on Make in Vietnam technology platforms, promoting industries and fields entering the digital transformation stage will continue to be focused on building by State management agencies. more appropriate strategies and policies. It is expected that this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications will submit to the Government for promulgation the Strategy for digital infrastructure development, the Strategy for the development of digital postal infrastructure, the Strategy for the development of digital technology enterprises, the Strategy Development of Digital Government, Strategy of Digital Socio-Economic Development, Strategy of Cyber ​​Security, Strategy of Digital Transformation of the Press Industry./.

In developed countries, the combination of arts – technology and innovation is not too unfamiliar in all levels of education as well as activities of organizations. In Vietnam, programs with elements of arts and technology such as STEAM have begun to be known and included in Vietnam’s educational development strategy to develop creative and proactive thinking for the force. future workers in the era of 4.0. FIC 2021 organizers at the press conference Contribute to the voice of the importance of art-technology-innovation combination, to enhance the thinking and skills of the future generations of the country, the program “Future Creative Concert Future “(Future Innovation Concert – FIC) was born. FIC becomes the first program in Vietnam to honor the spirit and responsibility of the future young leaders through leadership development training, seminars, exhibitions, projects, and Competition and symphony music. The program was realized with co-organization of Delta E&C, Institute of Press and Propaganda, BK Holdings and Vietnam Symphony Orchestra. It is known that FIC 2021 will grant scholarships to 500 young leaders with the spirit of initiative – creativity – cooperation to participate in community activities, projects, startups from more than 20 key universities nationwide. . FIC 2021 organizers take souvenir photos with guests attending the press conference The FIC 2021 program has the message “Active, Creative, Cooperation” to affirm the role of initiative and creativity in each individual to then cooperate – resonate that creativity to create creative values. change the world. Here, students have the opportunity to be honored and promote the spirit of creative initiative and cooperation through activities such as: Displaying their own ideas, products, and creative projects with a network of more than 20 Universities, 100+ domestic and foreign enterprises; Participate in discussions at seminars and seminars with the theme “Proactive, Innovative, and Cooperation” with domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, investors and experts; Join the 1.5-day Bootcamp program with 6 topics of human development and leadership potential; Participate in the “Marath.In” (Marathon Innovation) contest to get the chance to receive hands-on experience courses and an interactive trip with international experts, entrepreneurs and investors. submit; In particular, the typical students will be selected to participate in the symphonic concert “Creative Resonance” performed by the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra./.

180 excellent IT platforms, services and solutions have just been awarded Sao Khue Prize 2021. Photo: HQ On April 24, in Hanoi, Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services (VINASA) held a ceremony to announce and award Sao Khue Prize 2021. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications (TT&TT) Phan Tam said that 2021 is the first year of implementing the national strategies of the ICT industry: digital infrastructure development strategy, strategy postal infrastructure development, digital enterprise development strategy, digital government development strategy, digital society and digital society development strategy, national cybersecurity strategy, transformation strategy change of press number. “These strategies, the Ministry of Information and Communications will strive to submit to the Government for promulgation in 2021. Enterprises and associations in the industry including VINASA will join hands to build and implement” – Deputy Minister said. The Deputy Minister appreciated that the Organizing Committee quickly added the criteria of technology 4.0, digital transformation into the criteria system of the award, in accordance with the policies of the Party, State and Ministry of Information and Communications. Sao Khue Award 2021 has set a “record” with nearly 300 nominations from 161 enterprises, an increase of 57.8% compared to 2020. This is the largest number of nominations and registered businesses. since the program was born to present. As a result, through 3 evaluation rounds, the jury selected 180 excellent IT platforms, services and solutions to award Sao Khue Prize 2021. According to the statistics of the organizers, 9 enterprises owning the Top 10 nominations of 2021 awards have a total revenue of 367,450 billion VND in 2020, equivalent to nearly 16 billion USD, and create jobs for 63,453 employees. Particularly, sales of 10 products and solutions are over 2,100 billion VND. In addition to the excellent technology, methodical investment, and clear business development strategy, most of the Top 10 Sao Khue 2021 are considered and appreciated for the creation of new services, values. new for the organization, for customers and for society. Mr. Truong Gia Binh – Chairman of VINASA Founding Council, Head of the Prize Organizing Committee said that in general, products and services participating in Sao Khue 2021 have growth and innovation in investment and development. products, most of which are raised to a new level with new technologies: AI, Cloud, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain … “Many digital technology products and services with the right trends and market demands of key economic sectors have achieved very high revenue growth of hundreds or even thousands of% in 2020. This These are the bright spots that have a spillover effect of the digital economy, contributing to Vietnam’s impressive growth performance in the past year, which is highly appreciated by the world “- Mr. Binh information./.

PVOIL’s General Director Doan Van Nhuom and VPI Director Nguyen Anh Duc signed “Consulting service contract for research on batteries and charging stations for electric cars” VPI Director Nguyen Anh Duc said, according to a survey by Frost & Sullivan (USA), 33% of consumers in Vietnam are interested in buying electric vehicles, the rest is price, charging technology, battery price and battery life. With the role and mission of a scientific research unit of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, VPI will monitor market indicators, regularly update PVOIL’s leaders to have a basis for making accurate decisions, preparing solutions to cope with risks and take advantage of opportunities in the energy shifting trend. PVOIL’s Chairman Cao Hoai Duong said that in the energy transition trend, PVOIL is a directly affected unit, so there is always a sense of proactively responding to “minimize danger and utilize muscle”. 3 years ago, PVOIL has been interested in researching the development of electric vehicles, the possibility of replacing electric cars for gasoline-powered vehicles and building possible scenarios. PVOIL hopes that, through the cooperation with VPI, experts will support PVOIL in researching technology, engineering, and development trends of batteries and charging stations so that PVOIL will have more information in planning development strategy. development, ready to adapt to the development trend of electric vehicles. As an oil product distribution business, the energy shift will directly affect PVOIL’s business operations. Therefore, PVOIL needs to take advantage of the available infrastructure of the system of more than 600 petrol stations across the country, apply technology 4.0 in business activities to have solutions to welcome the trend. development potential of electric car.

To develop space technology, first of all, it is necessary to master the technology of satellite design and manufacture. In the photo: Vietnamese engineers participating in the fabrication of MicroDragon satellite in Japan. Step by step mastering technology Recently, the Vietnam Space Center (VNSC) said that the NanoDragon satellite researched, designed and manufactured by Vietnamese engineers has passed the last “test”, becoming one of 15 satellites. selected by the Japan Aerospace Research Agency (JAXA) to be launched into orbit by the Epsilon missile, as scheduled for Japan’s fiscal year 2021. One of the applications of this satellite by Dr. Le Xuan Huy, Head of the NanoDragon satellite research team, for example, is that it is difficult for ships operating far offshore to obtain positioning signals. If there are satellites in operation, we can receive positioning signals, helping the authorities to monitor the cruise of the ship. In general, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, General Director of VNSC said that space technology is a high-tech industry integrated from many different science and technology disciplines to manufacture and adapt. using means such as satellites, spacecraft, boosters, earth stations … to explore, conquer and use space, for the benefit of humans. The race to rise to the sky is where countries show their technological strength and national potential. Therefore, the development of space technology, first of all, the mastery of satellite design and manufacturing technology is very important. “Each country has a different approach to space technology, be it focusing on buying satellite data images of another country, or gradually mastering space technology. Vietnam approaches the second direction. Although this is a direction that requires time, investment and many challenges “, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan emphasized. Regarding this issue, Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Ngoc Chien, Deputy Director of the Department of High Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) said that, in the coming time, space technology research activities will step into a new stage with a new approach, which is the development of Vietnam’s space industry. An important premise for the space industry “Strategy for the development and application of space science and technology to 2030” signed by the Prime Minister on February 4, 2021 (in Decision No. 169 / QD-TTg) with the main goal of promoting to push the wide application of new achievements of space science and technology to serve the development of all aspects of socio-economic life, contribute to ensuring independence, sovereignty, territorial unity, territorial integrity and relevant national interests. The strategy sets out many tasks and solutions for the development and application of space science and technology to 2030, including: Improving the national institutions and legal framework; scientific research and technology development; investment in construction of technical infrastructure; human resource development; market development; international cooperation and awareness raising on space science and technology. In particular, the investment in the construction of technical infrastructure is an essential and fundamental task for the development of space science and technology. The strategy also sets out a goal that by 2030 will master the technology of designing, manufacturing, integrating optical sensors, radar for earth observation satellites; assembling, integrating, and inspecting the high-resolution, super-high satellite in the country; to master the technology of designing and manufacturing terminals, ground stations for controlling and receiving satellite data, and transponders for telecommunications satellites; to form Vietnam’s navigational capabilities, and reduce dependence on existing global satellite navigation systems. According to Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Ngoc Chien, to develop space science and technology potentials, in the coming time, Vietnam must train a team of about 300 experts and 3,000 engineers in the field of science. and space technology; invest in upgrading about 10 specialized laboratories. At the same time, there should be a mechanism to encourage the formation of strong research groups on space science, space technology, application of space science and technology … And Dr. Bui Trong Tuyen, Director of the Institute of Space Technology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) said that although Vietnam has begun to have research groups to manufacture satellites, the capital is still It is limited, so it has not been focused on investment. In the coming period, it is hoped that investment in space technology will be more concentrated, along with diversifying resources, will build large research centers specializing in space technology. It is an essential requirement to pave the way for the next stage of forming the space industry.

New Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party’s Civil Affairs Committee, the new Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung clearly affirms the goals and solutions for Vietnam’s smokeless economy to soon surpass. “Storm COVID-19.”

The Minister said that the domestic market is an important “battlefield” that the whole industry needs to focus on exploiting in the period of “new normal.”

What resources support businesses?

– Minister, Vietnam tourism has determined to focus on Internal Market next time. So in your opinion, what is an overall strategy to create a common strength in exploiting this potential market?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: The Vietnam tourism development strategy issued by the Government in 2020 has clearly affirmed the strategy of domestic tourism development. In which, priority must be given to organizing well tours and routes to areas of historical and cultural landmarks of Vietnam.

In order to implement the above policy, over the past time, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has implemented the program Vietnamese people travel to Vietnam. In particular, after the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, the tourism business community has calculated to redirect and exploit potential customers in the new context and is currently implementing this content under the direction of the set.

Vietnamese tourists visit historic sites in Ninh Binh. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

There are a number of approaches, firstly, travel businesses, accommodation establishments and tourism service providers are restructuring their operations, moving from welcoming large groups of tourists, making tours / services. route to small, safe family groups.

The second is to build tourism products based on historical relics, landscapes and indigenous cultures of regions and strengthen propaganda and advertising to bring tourism products closer to citizen.

In the short term, the tourism industry should focus in these two directions. However, even though it is small-scale tourism, it is not subjective to disease prevention, minimizing the risk of infection in the community that can happen again, affecting the overall economy of the country. society.

– Tourism businesses are currently extremely difficult after the continuous “blows” of COVID-19, so the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed solutions to the Government to have policies Supporting businesses to have more health “overcoming storms” and entering a new phase of the tourism industry is to focus on exploiting the domestic market, Minister?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: Currently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is working with the Tourism Association to research and consider and submit to the Government policies to support businesses. However, it will only focus on the issue of mechanism, but in fact the State’s resources are also very difficult to immediately support the activities of tourism businesses. Therefore, the Government is studying a plan to support in the direction of exemption and reduction of land use tax and electricity bill exemption and reduction.

A corner of Bai Dinh pagoda seen from above. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

As for long-term policies, the ministry needs to listen from the business community and the State appraisal agencies to submit to the Government a basic and balanced policy among other economic sectors.

Central solution in the context of “new normal”

– In 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has implemented many domestic stimulus campaigns such as Vietnamese traveling to Vietnam, safe and attractive Vietnam tourism … So in the context of “new normal. “In 2021, according to the Minister of the tourism industry, should such campaigns continue? How do you evaluate the effectiveness of those stimulus programs?

These campaigns have shown to initially meet the needs of people, contributing to domestic tourism growth. I think that these campaign models have been working and are being promoted, they need to continue to be strengthened and multiplied, because the reality is only piloted in a few localities.

To restore and develop tourism, we have to travel on both feet, focusing on welcoming international visitors and giving priority to developing domestic tourism. Only when standing with this “two legs” will tourism develop stably.

Recently, due to the “hot” development, we are paying attention to exploiting the number of international tourists but not paying much attention to domestic tourism. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the entire industry and business community to re-look at this open market, to see that domestic tourism is a radical direction and a pillar for sustainable tourism development. firm.

Therefore, the ministry has suggested businesses to restructure, change their approach, instead of focusing on international visitors, now focus on building plans to welcome domestic guests; shifting from serving foreign guests to serving domestic customers. As such, Vietnamese customers will inherit and experience high-value products that are intended for international customers.

Tourists come to Tam Chuc Pagoda. (Photo: Xuan Mai / Vietnam +)

As the data we know, on this 30/4 holiday, airlines have sold out tickets to many destinations across the country … Thereby to see that the domestic tourism demand of the people is quite high. The problem is that we need to create a unique product, pay attention to marketing and learn from the stimulus package first to achieve high efficiency and sustainability.

– So to build strong Vietnam tourism in a new context, according to the Minister, what solutions should the Minister focus on?

Minister Nguyen Van Hung: It can be said that the tourism industry is facing many difficulties. If tourism previously contributed 10% of the country’s GDP to the budget, from 2020 to Q1 / 2021, revenue from the whole industry decreased deeply; Last quarter 1, domestic tourists only reached nearly 18 million, down up to 50% over the same period last year …

From there, the tourism industry is facing difficulties because COVID-19 is still complicated. In particular, Vietnam has not yet been able to open its international market due to the lack of safety measures against epidemics.

We believe that the State management task is to develop a tourism development plan for the period 2021-2026 under new normal conditions and with the solution groups that we are focusing on building.

First, the tourism businesses, especially Travelers it is necessary to restructure soon, have solutions to manage human resources and resources; The second is to research the domestic market, restructure the tourist market to regulate the market, build products to meet the needs and the strategy must be long-term calculated for the development of the domestic tourism market. geography.

Third, tourism linkage must be based on special, distinctive and attractive tourism products and promote promotion and promotion. Branding products, connecting the values ​​and spreading the values ​​of the product to stimulate tourism demand of visitors; The fourth is to associate tourism, tourism products with cultural factors.

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The meeting between leaders of Foreign Investment Department, Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and LG Electronics Vietnam

At the meeting between the leaders of the Foreign Investment Department (Ministry of Planning and Investment), Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and LG Electronics Vietnam Company in Hai Phong on the afternoon of April 14, Mr. Jung Hai Jin, The General Director of LG Electronics Vietnam in Hai Phong shared about LG Group’s withdrawal from smartphone production in Hai Phong.

Mr. Jung Hai Jin said: “Smartphones are one of many other electronic products that LG is making here. The withdrawal or reduction of smartphone production at the Hai Phong factory is the policy of LG Electronics globally. in product restructuring. ”

Previously, according to Business Korea, LG Electronics was gradually closing factories in Taubate (Brazil) and Qingdao (China). LG’s cessation of smartphone production in Hai Phong is part of the group’s policy to withdraw from the smartphone market to focus resources on better growing businesses such as electric vehicle components, cars, and equipment. connections, civil electricity …

LG Electronics Vietnam in Hai Phong officially came into operation in 2013, up to now, this enterprise has an investment capital of up to 1.5 billion USD, including factories manufacturing products such as audio-visual equipment, home appliances, informatics products, air conditioners and air solutions, beauty equipment … to supply to the global market.

Right at this moment, LG Electronics Vietnam Hai Phong is investing in an additional factory to produce super super washing machines, this factory has a factory area of ​​up to 43,000m2, adjacent to the phone factory. This factory is expected to come into operation by the end of 2021.

Mr. Le Trung Kien, Head of Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority, said that LG Electronics Vietnam is part of LG Group’s group of manufacturing companies located in Trang Due Industrial Park. Compliance with regulations and policies on investment law and the environment and make a great contribution to the export and import turnover, as well as the city budget. In particular, LG Electronics Vietnam is a business with good links and cooperation with the business community in increasing the localization of products and focusing on the welfare of employees.

At the meeting, Mr. Do Nhat Hoang, Director of the Foreign Investment Department, said that an enterprise or a corporation changes its production and business strategy, positioning its products to suit its capacity. Intrinsic is very normal, especially, in the face of a breakdown in global supply chains due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the restructuring of enterprises is inevitable and necessary.

Sharing the company’s policy, Mr. Jung Hai Jin, General Director of LG Electronics Vietnam in Hai Phong said that LG Group in general and LG Electronics in particular define Vietnam as a country with an investment environment. Safe, attractive, so maintaining and continuing to invest here is a long-term and sustainable development strategy.

Before the information around the smartphone factory in Hai Phong, Mr. Jung Hai Jin affirmed: “We have no plan to sell the factory, but if the product restructuring, this facility will be transformed. to the new function, all workers working in the smartphone factory will be kept intact to serve the production of other products “.