In fact, drug delivery is also a very important issue in the chain of new drug development. Especially when we use drugs developed using advanced molecular biology strategies, such as macromolecular drugs, gene therapy drugs, etc., safe and efficient delivery is considered essential.

Moreover, according to NIH data, both large-molecule drugs and small-molecule drugs may have serious side effects due to their interaction with non-target targets. Such side effects caused by off-target severely limit the development of drugs, especially the development of the best therapeutic drugs for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and infectious diseases.

Therefore, the research needs of drug delivery are urgent and will definitely attract more and more attention. Already, AI biotechnology companies have begun to deploy in this field.

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Solving the problem of drug delivery requires AI technology

At present, the research on drug delivery systems can be divided into four main directions: ①The way of delivery; ②The carrier of delivery; ③The loaded drug; ③The means of targeting.

Among them, the delivery vehicle is an important research direction. More and more clinical studies, and even drugs that have been approved for marketing use viral vectors such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentivirus, or lipid nanoparticle (LNP) vectors. For example, the mRNA vaccine for the new coronavirus uses the LNP vector, and the gene therapy drug Zolgensma for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy uses the AAV vector. However, issues such as the safety of the carrier, immunogenicity, and the ability to load drugs still need to be solved urgently.

Targeting means is another important research direction. For example, how to successfully transport drugs across the blood-brain barrier to the brain is critical to the treatment of brain diseases such as brain tumors, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Moreover, the target requirements of delivery will become more and more refined, not only targeting to various organs (heart, lung, brain), reaching tissue types (muscles, nerves), reaching disease-specific cells, and even targeting The correct structure inside the cell. Such research means that it is possible to accurately deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to tumor cells, which will greatly reduce the side effects of traditional drugs.

Therefore, drug delivery is not only to connect the inherent characteristics of drugs, but also to face the complex problems of multiple variables in different microenvironments of the human body. AI technology has natural advantages in managing big data, analyzing or interpreting complex data. With the development of machine learning, especially neural network algorithms, it is natural for artificial intelligence to participate in research in the field of drug delivery.

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Introduction of domestic and foreign startups

1. Dyno therapeutics

Dyno was established in 2018, focusing on the use of AI technology to develop AAV vectors for gene therapy. In May of this year, Dyno announced that it had completed a $100 million Series A financing. Natural AAV is easily recognized by the immune system, and it does not have specific cell and tissue targeting, so it must be modified before treatment. The traditional modification method is “directed evolution”. Synthetic biologists randomly mutate a certain amino acid on the capsid protein that is in direct contact with the target cell, and then evaluate whether this change is helpful for AAV targeting the target tissue. Repeated iterations Such a cycle of mutation-evaluation-superimposed mutation-re-evaluation. In view of the large sequence space of the capsid protein, this project is arduous and lengthy, the screening ability is far from keeping up with the market demand, the speed of discovery is slow, and the output is also limited. Therefore, as soon as Dyno appeared, it attracted the attention of many gene therapy companies. Novartis and Dyno signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a new type of AAV vector for gene therapy of severe eye diseases; Sarepta and Dyno signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a new type of AAV vector for gene therapy of muscle diseases; Roche’s Spark also signed a cooperation agreement with Dyno to jointly Develop new AAV vectors for gene therapy of central nervous system diseases and targeted liver delivery. These cooperations are expected to bring a total of more than $3.8 billion in funding for Dyno. Figure 1 The technical process of Dyno therapeutics (source: the company’s official website, compiled by Fengshuo Ventures) As shown in the figure above, Dyno’s technology platform combines machine learning algorithms with biological experiments. First design a batch of AAV capsid sequences, and build a DNA-encoded capsid database after synthesis; through next-generation sequencing methods, the capsid mutations in the library can be tracked and identified; experimentally measured parameters that are critical to successful treatment, such as delivery The five parameters of efficiency, specificity to the target, immune system response, packaging size and manufacturing characteristics; based on these experimental data, train machine learning models to predict the function of the new sequence, and construct a panoramic map of the different properties of the AAV capsid . Continuously looping this process, the panoramic map outlined by machine learning will become more and more detailed. In the end, it can be achieved that for a certain disease, a certain potential treatment method, Dyno inputs the required parameters, and the machine learning algorithm can output the predicted capsid sequence. This is the AAV vector that is expected to achieve the best therapeutic effect. 2. Jitai Medicine Jitai Pharmaceutical was established in 2020 and was incubated by Jingtai Technology, an AI drug crystal form research and development company. As the first AI-driven pharmaceutical formulation development start-up company in China, the company completed a Pre-A round of financing of tens of millions of dollars in December 2020. Jitai Pharmaceutical focuses on drug delivery and formulation research and development, and is committed to using AI technology to solve specific problems in the development of new drug preclinical formulations and drug delivery design to the entire chain of process amplification. It has reached strategic cooperation agreements with Huahai Pharmaceutical and Boten Pharmaceutical . From the establishment of Jitai Pharmaceutical, it can clearly reflect the guiding role of domestic pharmaceutical policies on the market. Centralized procurement with a large amount reduces the profit margins of domestic generic drugs, forcing relevant pharmaceutical companies to find innovative ways, or to develop independent innovation drug research and development with high risk and investment, which may take 10-15 years; or to carry out the second category of preparations Research on new drugs, such as cooperation with Jitai, may only take 3-5 years to enter the market at a lower cost. Therefore, at present, Jitai Pharmaceutical will mainly use AI technology and quantum chemistry calculation methods to complete the development of customized complex formulations for traditional pharmaceutical companies. At the same time, the AI ​​design platform of the LNP carrier was built, with a view to providing carrier services for many domestic nucleic acid drug research and development companies. Concluding remarks At present, there have been relatively many studies on the delivery of traditional drugs in the body using machine learning. In the future, more research needs will focus on new drugs and precision treatments. Nowadays, gene therapy is still subject to the biggest bottleneck-the “vector”. The situation is no different from decades ago. Dr. Jim Wilson, the pioneer of gene therapy, feels “embarrassed” about the entire viral vector research. Maybe it’s because we don’t understand enough knowledge? Maybe it’s because we are not getting knowledge fast enough? And AI technology can bring us more and more effective information from a perspective different from human thinking, improve our knowledge base, promote the development of drug delivery technology, and help all kinds of new therapeutic drugs to achieve their due Good treatment effect. Disclaimer: The above content is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice

A special point worth mentioning here is that most of the core technologies researched, developed and owned by Phenikaa Group are implemented by Vietnamese human resources who work for the Group, including the team. a team of talented and passionate young scientists and technicians who are “recruited” from Start-up, Spin-off companies. This represents the clear strategic direction that the Group is implementing – which is to conquer the pinnacle of science and technology in parallel with the reality of the aspiration to develop the young generation and raise the level of Vietnamese intelligence. BusMap application for public transport with 2 million users in Vietnam One of the technology start-ups invested by Phenikaa Group with the goal of giving wings to the young generation and realizing the Group’s strategic steps is a strategic investment of $1.5 million in the company. Vietnamese technology start-up owns the leading free public transport application in Vietnam – BusMap. This investment decision is both a desire to contribute to the development of a talented young Vietnamese generation, while creating a resonance of strength to perfect the Phenikaa ecosystem, contributing to accelerating the construction and development of a smart city. sustainability in Vietnam and the national digital transformation process, implementing the Government’s goals, orientations and policies. With the investment and patronage of Phenikaa in terms of people, systems and technology, BusMap Joint Stock Company officially became a member unit of Phenikaa Group and was renamed Phenikaa MaaS Technology Joint Stock Company (called Phenikaa MaaS Technology Joint Stock Company (called Phenikaa MaaS Technology JSC). for short, Phenikaa MaaS); step by step restructure, expand mission, vision and business development orientation, towards becoming a leading enterprise providing solutions, products and services to strongly promote digital transformation. comprehensive in the field of smart traffic, smart city in Vietnam. No longer an ordinary investment project, the fact that Phenikaa Group “pours money” into the young Vietnamese technology start-up BusMap is how the Group is “realizing its commitment” to developing the young Vietnamese generation and promoting the transformation of young Vietnamese people. digital transformation for smart traffic, smart city, contributing to the general development of society. A young Vietnamese technology start-up, when fully sponsored and officially a member of a large corporation, will be able to quickly transform and develop, bringing BusMap core technology into smart mobility applications and Comprehensive technology solutions. Since then, opening up great opportunities for thousands of businesses operating in the transportation sector as well as local governments to quickly access comprehensive digital transformation in the field of smart traffic and smart cities in Vietnam. . At the same time, this investment of Phenikaa Group continues to inspire the young Vietnamese generation to confidently and boldly explore and conquer knowledge, because surely, when young talents demonstrate their ability, bravery and passion, they will find “strong sponsors” who are willing to sponsor and develop, unleash their creativity to create high-class products, affirm Vietnamese talent and wisdom, open doors great door to the world.

The project “Research and production of biochips based on DNA microarray technology for the diagnosis of some human diseases”, belongs to the Program to develop a number of high-tech industries managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The goal of the project is to master the technology of manufacturing biochips based on DNA microarray; to produce biological chip sets that meet the quality standards of in vitro diagnostic biological products – IVD; At the same time, these biochips can be applied to clinical diagnosis. BIMEDTECH officials and employees implement the project To implement the project, BIMEDTECH collaborated with leading units such as the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the Central Lung Hospital and the Cardiology Institute – Bach Mai Hospital to conduct surveys of known gene mutations. found in biochips of international production and a number of new or specific genetic mutations in humans and pathogens in Vietnam that are associated with diseases: thalassemia, 17 bacterial strains non-tuberculosis (NTM) and clopidogrel-resistant patients in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention. Along with that, BIMEDTECH has invested in building a clean room system and the world’s leading advanced and modern equipment and machines into the factory in the Hi-Tech Park of Ho Chi Minh City. BIMEDTECH has signed cooperation agreements with high-tech companies in the United States and Europe to receive technology transfer for the production of DNA and Protein Microarray, the foundation for developing products for the diagnosis of a number of diseases in Vietnam. people. Take the lead in mastering technology With the support of the program, BIMEDTECH team has developed 3 products: BIMEDCHIP Thalassemia Detection Kit for diagnosis and treatment of thalassemia. This is the first in vitro diagnostic kit product made in Vietnam that allows simultaneous detection of many mutations causing congenital anemia including alpha and beta – thalassemia in just one test with accurate results. , fast time to get results with suitable cost. Thalassemia is a group of inherited anemias. Vietnam is a country with a high prevalence of thalassemia in the world: About 3% of the population carries the thalassemia gene, the prevalence is about 0.5-1% for the Kinh ethnic group, and a high increase of 10-25% in the Kinh population. some hill tribes. Early diagnosis and treatment of thalassemia reduces morbidity and mortality from thalassemia. Next, is BIMEDCHIP Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Panel Kit for TB diagnosis. This kit provides results quickly, in as little as 6 hours, compared to traditional culture methods that can take weeks. Providing fast and accurate results helps medical staff to provide effective and timely treatment regimens, bringing benefits to patients. In particular, BIMEDCHIP Cardiovascular Drug PGx Testing Kit allows to detect whether a patient has changes in genes related to liver metabolism of Clopidogrel, Statin, Sinthrome drugs or not in a single test, thereby helping medical staff choose the right dose or drug for each patient, bringing the best effect for drug use. The successful implementation of the project is expected to contribute to improving the current limited production of medical equipment in Vietnam, meeting the increasing health care needs of the community, and at the same time. making an important contribution to the successful implementation of the Program on the development of a number of high-tech industries.

In recent years, China’s digital economy has developed rapidly. In the “14th Five-Year Plan” at the beginning of the year, it was clearly proposed to “accelerate digital development and build a digital China” to promote the in-depth integration of digital technology and the real economy. The digital economy has become a new engine for development. Schneider Electric is not only full of confidence in the Chinese market, but also optimistic about the development prospects of China’s digital economy.

Recently, Schneider Electric Digital Industry Demonstration Park was formally established in Beijing Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, including Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center, Electronics Industry Science and Technology Innovation Center, a new generation of environmentally friendly gas medium pressure equipment production line, and related industry supporting facilities. Construction.among them The Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center settled in China. Under the background of the overall development of the digital economy, it will greatly enhance Schneider Electric’s digital innovation capabilities in the Chinese market.

Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center settled in Beijing

Add momentum to the development of the digital economy with “software research and development capabilities”

As China’s economy accelerates toward high-quality development, the industrial structure continues to adjust and optimize, and new growth points continue to emerge. The software industry has not only become an important driving force for the development of the digital economy, but also contains a broad market. Recent data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology show that from January to April 2021, China’s software industry completed software business revenue of 2571.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.0%, and the potential is evident.

Schneider Electric has always been optimistic about the prospects of the software field, and has strengthened its own software research and development capabilities on the basis of hardware research and development, and has continued to invest and deploy. As early as 2013, Schneider Electric established a dedicated digital service department in China to concentrate on new technology application research and software development, and launched the industry’s first cloud-based energy management software REM, which is now the cloud energy efficiency building The predecessor of the consultant led the trend of subsequent industry software migration to the cloud.

The Schneider Electric (China) Software R&D Center is located in Beijing Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone. Together with the three R&D centers in Shanghai, Xi’an and Shenzhen, it will build an innovative R&D system integrating software and hardware, and accelerate the development of new technologies and Applications in various industries.

“From the establishment of a dedicated digital service department to lead the industry software cloud trend, to the launch of cloud-based device management software, from advocating online and offline hybrid cloud deployment methods, to leading the construction of cross-platform capabilities for industry applications, Schneider Electric has always Relying on R&D and innovation to lead the development of the industry.” said Zhang Lei, vice president of Schneider Electric, head of software R&D center, and head of digital service business China. With the support of R&D and innovation, Schneider Electric is running at high speed on the road to digitalization. In 2020, 50% of its operating income will come from digital business.

The optimization of the business structure and the successive establishment of four R&D centers in the Chinese market further demonstrate Schneider Electric’s determination to provide new momentum for the digital economy. As one of Schneider Electric’s four major global R&D bases, China will continue to export China’s innovative wisdom to the world in the future.

Innovative technology + industry insights, create value with innovation as the scene

For Schneider Electric, in addition to its EcoStruxure digital architecture and platform, AVEVA software is becoming more and more powerful and perfect, Schneider Electric is also gradually building comprehensive software capabilities in the energy management and industrial fields. With the in-depth exploration of sub-industry, it is bound to enable innovation in fields such as 5G, industrial Internet, industrial application software, energy management application software, new energy applications, etc. based on advanced technology in the industry and industry insights accumulated over the years. , And continue to introduce software products including energy management, equipment management, industrial automation and other fields. The establishment of Yizhuang China Software R&D Center this time is to provide support for better integrated scenario innovation.

Such as Schneider Electric relies on its understanding of actual application scenarios, and continues to innovate applications, and will be used in the software in a safe and reliable manner after repeated verifications. : Apply 5G technology to scenarios such as unmanned driving, unmanned tower cranes, flexible production lines, etc.; with the help of AI-enabled software products, launch “Shishi” (automatic chat robots) that can continuously accumulate knowledge bases and improve the accuracy of automatic answers; Constructing digital twins of equipment in buildings and factories can collect data in real time, model and analyze them in the cloud, and put forward targeted opinions, ultimately improving energy and resource efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to sustainable development.

“On top of basic R&D, Schneider Electric will also increase R&D investment in scenarios and agility.” According to Xiong Yi, senior vice president of Schneider Electric and head of China’s strategy and development department, the market in the digital age is changing rapidly. Responding to customer needs faster, Schneider Electric set up an internal innovation team to open up internal links, and coordinate the R&D team with other departments more smoothly to achieve the focus on the new energy industry, data center industry, rail transit locomotive, electronics industry, OEM, etc. Quick response to industry customer needs:

For example, during the new crown epidemic, Schneider Electric provided remote operation and maintenance operations and expert consulting services for the People’s Hospital of Liyang City. In response to the needs of power supply security, active remote operation and maintenance, and energy-saving tie-in, Asset Advisor’s clairvoyance asset consultants, edge control, and interconnection products have helped the hospital reduce the risk of infection while optimizing the level of operation and maintenance during the epidemic. This is for the medical field. Digitization opens up new practices;

Zhejiang Xionglong uses ITE Fengyunhui to carry out 24-hour remote monitoring of UPS equipment on all sections of the road, which solves the challenges of highway application scenarios with multiple outlets, multiple machines, and long distances. Many equipment is located in tunnels and mountainous areas, relying on manual inspections. Digitalization The solution turns the complicated and inefficient inspection work into a part of cloud automation, completely changing the traditional inspection method, saving manpower and enhancing safety.

Persist in openness and sharing, and win the digital era with ecological partners

As a “hundred-year-old shop”, openness and sharing have been deeply embedded in Schneider Electric’s genes, and it has become its business philosophy that can lead the development of the industry for a long time. “Even if Schneider Electric invests more resources in research and development, it is impossible to do everything and cover all fields. Therefore, Schneider Electric’s more role is to empower. Everyone joins hands to make good use of these technologies. It is also the greatest value manifestation of the innovation center and R&D center.” Zhang Lei said, In the future, the China Software R&D Center will introduce more digital talents, continue to adhere to the localization strategy, and work with partners to build a digital ecosystem and share digital dividends.

For example, in the application of 5G technology, Schneider Electric has established cooperation with relevant leading companies to jointly develop digital solutions and promote the landing in various subdivisions; for example, as the speed of data transmission increases and the magnitude of the increase, information Security has often become one of the most important concerns of enterprises. Therefore, Schneider Electric and leading enterprises in the field of information security have conducted a series of research and practice. Through the openness and integration of technology and business with ecological partners, the profitability and market competitiveness of each ecological partner will eventually be strengthened.

In the era of digital economy, whether it is moving toward green smart manufacturing, green energy management, or accelerating low-carbon emission reduction with the help of digital technology, only by insisting on innovation and openness, and co-creating and sharing with ecological partners in multiple dimensions, can they coexist and coexist in competition. win. As the new software R&D center settles in the Chinese market, Schneider Electric will be committed to continuous innovation in China based on its rich technological accumulation and deep industry insights, and will launch software products in the fields of energy management, equipment management, and industrial automation. “Chinese Wisdom” was lost to the world market.

Ho Chi Minh City is the first locality in the country to announce the Digital Transformation Program under Decision No. 2393/QD-UBND; followed by the Implementation Plan of the Program “Digital Transformation of Ho Chi Minh City in 2021” issued by the City People’s Committee in early March 2021. In order to carry out the tasks to achieve the set goals, HCMC needs many tools to implement. In particular, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City said that they will prioritize the establishment of professional center models to promote digital transformation in key areas of the City. The first phase will establish DXCenter in the downtown area to focus on promoting digital transformation activities in the locality, acting as a bridge between different components of the digital economy, creating resonance brings the highest efficiency to digital transformation. 1 of the 5 basic functions of DXCenter are promote innovation startup ecosystem, support individuals and businesses to research and develop digital technology products (Artwork: Executive production at AA factory). DXCenter will have 5 basic functions. Firstly, promote activities to connect supply and demand, transfer technology, test digital technology products, act as an intermediary linking components of the digital economy. Secondly, implementing activities to renew thinking and awareness about digital transformation through events, training programs, coaching, communication programs on digital transformation. Third, promote the innovation startup ecosystem, support individuals and businesses to research and develop digital technology products. Fourth, implementing international cooperation programs on digital transformation, promoting cooperation with prestigious partners in the world; seek funding sources for Vietnam’s digital transformation projects. Fifth, evaluate and appraise the quality and effectiveness of technology products; supporting research, development, improvement and upgrading of technology products and solutions. In the near future, DXCenter’s leadership will quickly implement specific activities, focusing on working directly with a team of in-depth consultants in key digital economy fields. Along with that, connecting with the leading technology business community, especially with information technology associations; media agencies to develop communication topics to raise awareness about digital transformation to individuals and businesses of Ho Chi Minh City; deploying communication activities, events, training, consulting programs to connect supply and demand. At the same time, DXCenter will be built into a “common house” on digital transformation, including thematic spaces on digital economy, digital infrastructure, digital government, digital society; space to display and introduce digital technology products and solutions. Data about these products and solutions will also be digitized on the DX-eHub platform, integrated with evaluation and testing functions, etc. to help customers easily find suitable products.

The scheme aims at conserving natural resources and biodiversity in association with exploiting the potential of the natural ecological environment of special-use forests in a reasonable way for ecotourism business and environmental education. School at Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve. A corner in Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve, which is known as the “green lung” of the Mekong Delta. Photo: CHAU ANH According to the scheme, the main tourism products here include: tourism “Tram road”, tourism experience, explore “pure nature”; scientific research tourism, environmental education, experience tourism combined with production services; travel experiences, adventure; honeymoon tourism; eco-resort… There are four internal tourist routes, including: Route 1: Welcome Operations Center – Wetland Ecosystem – Lung Sen Ecotourism Site – Lung Lon – Agricultural farming model. Route 2: Reception Center – Melaleuca forest ecosystem – Semi-wild animal breeding site – Environmental education site – Lung Sen – Lung Lon eco-tourism site. Route 3: Welcome Operations Center – Melaleuca forest ecosystem – Fishing spot – Amusement park – Forest park – Agricultural farming model. Route 4: Eco-resort. The project has a total investment of about 370 billion VND. State budget capital and socialization mobilization from businesses and households and revenue from leasing forest environment services to ecotourism services. The project is implemented in two phases, phase 1 (2021-2025) deploys the contents according to the approved scheme. At the same time, implementing priority projects are: reception operation center, eco-resort, amusement park, forest area, system of huts, observation station, fishing spot. Phase 2 (2026–2030) continues to implement the remaining contents. Three functional subdivisions in Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve The ecotourism project of Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve is deployed with an area of ​​​​more than 2,800 hectares in the direction of functional subdivisions, the project’s tourism works will be developed and divided into three functional subdivisions. main. It is a strictly protected subdivision with more than 1,000 hectares, this is also an area for developing eco-tourism, sightseeing, sightseeing Lung Sen, organizing camping, picnic mainly for weekend guests. From there, opening tourist routes by waterway based on the existing system of canals and lung bau, road tourism to visit the typical forest and wetland landscapes of the reserve. Ecological Restoration Subdivision, area of ​​​​about 937 hectares, according to the project, this area will develop fishing spots, picnic camps … along waterways No. 1 and No. 3. Besides, develop a point to raise animals for sale. wild in the southern area of ​​the subdivision. Administrative and service subdivision, area of ​​​​over 131ha, including: reception center, eco-resort, amusement park associated with Lung Ngoc Hoang ecosystem, forest park and agricultural tourist attraction Ecological

Hanoi Plastics focuses on investing in developing the mold field. The key to helping Hanoi Plastics “accelerate” “Independent and proactive in technology is a big dream of many businesses. And in order to realize that dream, it is necessary to research and develop (R&D), invest in facilities and people, especially a team with good expertise, understanding background knowledge. Gathering this team, creating conditions for them to rub and resonate is a priority in the field of supporting industries today,” said Mr. Bui Minh Hai, Chairman of Hanoi Plastics Joint Stock Company. When focusing on this field, An Phat Holdings Group has researched and given clear orientations and strategies to carefully build infrastructure, invest in equipment, and apply technology for manufacturing. get important details and components for big companies. In particular, the Group has invested and turned Hanoi Plastics into an enterprise capable of designing and manufacturing all kinds of molds from super-precision to large-sized molds serving the automotive industry, but few enterprises which can be done in the country. Instead of having to cooperate with one or more third and fourth parties to design, manufacture and test molds, which increases costs and production time, the end-to-end finishing of products within the company. The company will improve quality and reduce costs. With two factories in Hanoi and Hai Duong, especially possessing a modern mold system, Hanoi Plastics is now competitive enough to strongly develop this segment. In particular, the company attaches great importance to the development of core human resources. When working with FDI customers, Hanoi Plastics completes the basic criteria required by partners, then coordinates with consultants to come up with products that exactly meet partners’ requirements. Every year, the company organizes training and retraining of key human resources, sending to participate in training courses, training with research experts and offering effective solutions in production labor. “We believe that, in order to create components with high complexity and high intelligence, the human resource strategy is an extremely important strategy,” added Mr. Hai. In addition, Hanoi Plastics plays an important role in supporting industry development programs organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in order to expand, connect trade, and share experiences with many businesses and ministries. , departments, branches in the same field. The company has been actively participating in production improvement cooperation programs of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in combination with FDI enterprises. Members of Hanoi Plastics An Trung Industries Limited and Vietnam Precision Mechanics and Mold Manufacturing Company Limited (VMC) are also evaluated by FDI enterprises as excellent enterprises in their improvement and growth programs. steps in improving production capacity and quality control. Revenue plan of VND 1,900 billion in 2021 The factory is supported by foreign experts to design and install according to strict standards. In 2021, Hanoi Plastics focuses on researching and developing new products, promoting its strengths in manufacturing plastic molds and industrial products, targeting Japanese customers and FDI companies. At the same time, the company maintains and develops existing customers in the field of plastic components for automobiles – motorcycles, electrical – electronics such as Toyota, Honda, Panasonic, LG, Piaggio, Samsung, Brother, Foxconn… Especially, this is also the year the member companies of Hanoi Plastics run at full capacity, deeply participating in the value chain of supporting industries. In particular, VMC with a capacity of 230 plastic injection molds/year will meet diverse needs from customers of cars and motorbikes, to customers of printers and computers to electronic devices such as televisions and phones. An Trung Industries Co., Ltd. expands its electronic product portfolio, targeting FDI companies manufacturing mobile phones. At the end of 2020, An Trung Industries was also selected by Foxconn as a supplier. This is a new factor, opening more growth opportunities for Hanoi Plastics in 2021. To realize this strategic goal, the entire factory, infrastructure, human resources, and production equipment are synchronized according to the strict standards of customers, supported by foreign experts directly. design and installation assistance. With those steps, Hanoi Plastics sets its business plan in 2021 as revenue of VND 1,900 billion, up 78.5% compared to 2020, profit after tax of VND 150 billion, going deeper into the global value chain. .

Factory workers Z121 operate on presses MN-1000 designed and manufactured by factory technicians. Achieving the above results is due to the scientific and technological work always receiving the attention and direction of the Party Committee, the factory’s Board of Directors and the close coordination of agencies and units inside and outside the factory. Lieutenant Colonel Le Duc Hanh, Deputy Director of Z121 Factory affirmed: The factory always identifies science and technology as the key, orienting to develop both width and depth, promoting and encouraging officials, technicians and workers. participation, in which technical agencies and staff with professional qualifications and high skills are taken as the core in research and development of science and technology; at the same time, building and perfecting the management mechanism for S&T activities. Along with that, the factory focuses on training and fostering science and technology staff and technical staff. Up to now, 100% of technical staff have university degrees or higher, ensuring mastery of technology and proposing ideas, in charge and in charge of assigned science and technology topics and technical improvement initiatives. The factory assigns grassroots science and technology tasks to collectives and individuals; establish a science and technology research group to coordinate the implementation of the topic, and at the same time associate the tasks of science and technology research with the responsibilities and duties of officials; take the results of scientific and technological work to evaluate the capacity and quality of staff, consider emulation every year… In the period of 2015-2020, the factory deployed and completed 85 scientific and technological projects at all levels, projects and programs to rationalize production; 32 mechanization and automation projects and 1,429 technical innovation initiatives. The factory also cooperates with research institutes to successfully test many products with complex technical requirements to meet the requirements of military modernization. Prominent in the plant’s science and technology work is focusing on implementing topics to completely solve complex technical problems and problems that have lasted for many years. Many high-value initiatives have been put into effective application such as: Researching and perfecting the technology of producing fire particles K51SK; research on drying wet fire seeds by infrared drying method; perfecting the production technology of spark tube explosion to improve product quality, overcome the phenomenon of electric spark tube resistance decline, stabilize quality, and reduce product failure rate; research to improve the quality of bullets PG9, OG9, B41M… In response to the requirements of research and development for defense production, in addition to researching and ensuring the production of traditional fire tools for army weapons, the factory also focused its research force on new types of fire tools for the military. weapons of the air force, navy to put into equipment to replace old and degraded fire tools. The factory also completed mechanization and automation works; design and manufacture equipment for the project of synchronous transfer of the dose line… Thereby affirming the factory’s level, design and manufacturing capacity of highly complex equipment. The above topics are new in technology, successfully researching and manufacturing for the first time on the factory’s existing technological equipment lines, contributing to meeting the requirements of repairing and replacing fire tools used in the factory. for weapons of the air force and navy, saving the budget and actively ensuring technical, improving the combat readiness of the army.

Mariana Mazzucato, a researcher on the economics of innovation and public value, says that the relationship between the state and private enterprise should ideally be a form of “symbiosis” of mutual benefit. Mariana analyzes many aspects of this type in her book “Creating State.” According to her, this relationship requires a smooth “synergy” between the state and the private sector, each promoting the benefits. intrinsic position to become a driving force, creating momentum to contribute to the common development. Interestingly, this scenario has in the past been most apparent in the US. Since the 1950s, the US economy has grown thanks to a combination of three core pillars: computers, microprocessors, and the Internet. The R&D that form each of these pillars stems from a tripartite alliance between government, academia, and private business. The first computers were created with funding from the military, designed and built at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Harvard, and then commercialized by companies like IBM. Likewise, transistors, the building blocks of microprocessors, were invented at Bell Laboratories, and then funded by federal funding for space and space research programs Strategic fire has paved the way for private companies like Intel to figure out how to integrate thousands of transistors onto tiny silica boards to form chips. Finally, everyone knows that the Internet is a product that came from the idea of ​​​​DARPA (the Directing Agency for Advanced Defense Research Projects) and realized through research at universities in conjunction with private contractors like BBN. What’s more, this triple alliance, over the period from the second world war onward, organically and purposefully fused together into a formidable creative machine. An example of this relationship is Vannevar Bust, both the dean of MIT’s School of Engineering and the founder of Raytheon, an important defense contractor, and once a leading figure in scientific management. American military during World War II. When the war ended, Vannevar Bust released a report, “Science, Endless Frontiers,” which called on the government to finance basic research in partnership with universities. and engineering industries. Bush’s report convinced Congress to create a National Science Foundation. From this very beginning, government funding was channeled to universities and private companies. The formation of a triangular relationship between government, industry, and academia in the United States is considered one of the most significant innovations that helped create the technological revolution of the late 20th century. In addition to the National Science Foundation, many federal government agencies become investors and funders of scientific research. In 1965, 23% of government funding for scientific research at universities was provided by the US Department of Defense. The results of these investments were pivotal to America’s postwar economic boom and creative boom. From government orders, research centers of private corporations were formed. A typical example is Xerox PARC of Xerox Corporation, the birthplace of the graphical user interface, an indispensable part of every personal computer today. In addition, there is the formation of “combined public-private” organizations with the support of both the US government, academia and industry such as Stanford Research Institute (SRI) or RAND Corporation, which was originally founded was established to specialize in conducting research and development activities for the US Air Force. The US government also has many programs to sponsor excellent students to train high-quality human resources. It is the Digital Libraries Initiative with funding from the National Science Foundation and collaboration with several other federal government agencies. Among the students who benefit from this program are Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two co-founders of Google. It is easy to understand when American technology corporations, with material support from the government and brains from universities, become giant blocks of magnets attracting future talent from the whole world to Vietnam. America since World War II. Typically the story of the iPhone launched by Apple in 2007. The smart phone that shocked the world, bringing an unprecedented user experience, with a multi-touch screen, Internet access, integrated GPS navigation or virtual personal assistant Siri. Since then, the iPhone has been a golden egg for Apple for 14 consecutive years, making it the first enterprise to reach the $1 trillion mark in 2019. Behind the iPhone is a public-private “triangle alliance” that was started by figures like Vannevar Bush after World War II. For example, Apple’s pioneering multi-touch display on the iPhone stemmed from research by Westerman and Elias at the University of Delaware with government funding, including funded Post-doc programs. from the National Science Foundation and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Multipoint technology was commercialized by Westerman and Elias through the company FingerWork they founded. In 2005, this company was acquired by Apple and then 2 years later the iPhone was born. The Internet is a product of DARPA and GPS has been researched by the US Department of Defense since the 1970s, and so far, although GPS is used for more civilian purposes than military, the US Air Force is still at the forefront. in the maintenance and development of GPS technical infrastructure system, with the average annual budget provided by the US government amounting to more than 700 million USD. Similarly, Siri in the iPhone is an artificial intelligence program that comes from SRI, a “combined public-private” organization. If you want to be great, you cannot help but stand on the shoulders of giants. The US government and its huge, long-term investments are the giants that stretch their shoulders for Apple to rise to the top. However, funding for research and development by the federal government in the United States has been reduced in recent decades, from 1.2 percent of GDP in 1976 to less than 0.8 percent in 2016. 2016. One of the reasons for arguing that the money that the government mobilizes from taxes to invest in R&D will correspondingly reduce the funding that private corporations can invest in these same activities. in a more efficient manner. That is, the government should reduce their direct involvement, but cut taxes, allowing private businesses to freely exercise their creativity. The government withdrew, many private corporations dissolved research units, partly under the pressure of short-term investors demanding a quick return of capital instead of having patience and long-term risk-taking. as long as the previous US federal government. As a result, the US is facing the risk of no longer maintaining the same technological lead gap with its competitors, especially China, where the government invests heavily in science. technology and research and development. America’s success story shows that the federal government plays an irreplaceable role in it, and when that role has been relaxed, the American economic machine has clearly not, or at least If not, find the motivation to recreate the golden age of this country, as the motto of Mr. Donald J. Trump when he ran for the 2016 election. A hot lesson that any government, planner policy cannot be ignored.

A stream of Chinese people wearing raincoats stood on both sides of the road while a convoy carried the body of Yuan Longping from the hospital to the funeral home in Trường Sa, Hunan province on May 22. Photo: Xinhua Special Citizens The passing of Mr. Yuan Longping – a special citizen of China in the early afternoon yesterday (May 22, 2021) attracted the attention of the world’s media because he was the father of various breeds. hybrid rice with high yield, contributing to feed nearly 1/5 of the world’s population and making a great contribution to global food security. Mr. Yuan Longping was awarded the highest honor of the Republic of China. He was also the one who lit the torch to open the 2008 Beijing Olympic event. Photo: Chinadaily Sheet The Straits Times of Singapore writes: Today how to feed more than 1.4 billion mouths in the world’s second-largest economy remains a major task for Chinese policymakers. Especially in light of consumer demand for more foods and global tensions impacting grain trade. At the end of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping still called on the country to maintain the “sense of a crisis in food security”, and asked local governments to launch related campaigns and campaigns. Restaurants increase penalties for food waste. By 2020, the hybrid rice developed by Mr. Vien Long Binh’s team continues to break records, reaching 1,500 kg/mu (about 22.5 tons/ha) in two growing seasons, marking a new world record. According to the sheet Washington Post, Worldwide, one-fifth of the total rice yield today comes from varieties created by the father of hybrid rice Vien Long Binh. In June 2020, Mr. Vien’s research team embarked on a trial planting of hybrid rice in a field 2,800 meters above sea level in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, northwest China. The last time agronomist Vien Long Binh appeared in the field was in March of this year when he went to check the field of hybrid rice in Hainan Island and he was repeatedly hospitalized until his death yesterday. . Honoring the people who are attached to rice all their lives Associated Xinhua News Agency Beijing may fly its flag at half-mast to honor Mr. Yuan’s great contributions to Chinese agriculture. Previously, on September 29, 2019, just before the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Yuan was awarded the “Order of the Republic”, the highest honor in the country. country for its outstanding contribution to the food security, agriculture of China, as well as the world. Young Chinese people holding flowers wait in line to reserve the place where Mr. Vien Long Binh’s funeral will be held. Photo: Xinhua Mr. Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing, graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Not long after a severe nationwide famine in the 1960s, the young scientist was determined to research how to increase the production of rice, a staple food for more than 60% of the Chinese people. And then he began a special lifelong relationship with rice. Mr. Vien Long Binh has achieved many achievements in research and production of the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties since 1973, which can achieve yields above 500 kg/mu (about 0.067 ha), compared to with the previous only 300 kg/mu. Over the next four decades, Mr. Vien led his students to continue researching and developing hybrid rice varieties with increasing yields. In 1996, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China officially established the breeding program of super hybrid rice. And just four years later, the first phase of the target reached 10.5 tons/ha. This record was broken three more times when it increased to 12 tons in 2004, 13.5 tons in 2011 and 15 tons/ha in 2014. Not only stopping at mainland China, Mr. Vien’s hybrid rice during this period was widely grown in more than 40 countries, including the US, Brazil, India, Vietnam, the Philippines and Madagascar. According to the Xinhua News Agency , the total area of ​​hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares abroad thanks to the contributions of Mr. Vien and his associates who have worked with dozens of countries around the world to solve the problems of food security as well as the situation of poor people. Malnutrition.

Up to now, VHT has registered a total of 276 industrial property applications, of which in 2020 it completed research on 48 core technologies applied to products, registered and accepted 66 patent applications. VHT has been granted 4 new international patents by the US Patent and Trademark Administration (USPTO). VHT is also granted 19 domestic patents, 5 utility solutions and 7 exclusive designs. Along with that, VHT has 25 articles published and presented at prestigious national and international journals and scientific conferences. According to VHT Deputy General Director Nguyen Cuong Hoang, the protection of intellectual property by registering national and international patents is an important basis for VHT to be the owner of core technology, ready for integration. It has full competitiveness with international corporations, affirming Viettel’s leading position in the field of research and development of “Make in Vietnam” products. 4 VHT’s patents are protected exclusively in the US: 1. “Random data division in multiprocessor distributed systems” – OCS Research Center. 2. “Method of detecting water surface targets in noisy environment, application in coastal radar station” – Radar Center. 3. “Invention of power steering mechanism for parallel robot by spring system with constant power assist” – Center for Simulation Modeling. 4. “Method of adjusting and controlling the power of the receiving link adapting to the transmission environment in the base station system” – Broadband Radio Equipment Research Center. Mr. Nguyen Cuong Hoang said that in order to achieve success in the past period, VHT always closely follows the viewpoint in the field of research and development in the word “VTOPIC”. Specifically: V – Virtual, using simulation tools to support the research process; T – Technology, VHT determined to follow the field of research and development from core technology, latest technology (latest technology); O – Open, VHT determines the spirit of openness internally and externally, willingness to cooperate internationally, transfer technology on the basis of its own ownership; P – People, VHT holds talented engineers, in the team there are more than 30% doctors, masters from abroad, there are leading international experts from the US, Singapore, Taiwan…; C – Challenge, setting high goals and challenging is the guiding principle for development; I – Infrastructure, VHT has the most modern lab system in Vietnam and can be said to be not inferior to any country in Southeast Asia. Research group Invention of radio base station of VHT . Broadband Radio Center Answering the question of why VHT can achieve many high-tech research and development achievements, especially the successful registration of 4 exclusive patents in the US, Mr. Nguyen Cuong Hoang said, the important issue especially their capacity and technology; Internal strength is decisive. All the results have been accumulated over 10 years of VHT. Currently, VHT has world-class products in many fields such as military, information machines, radar equipment, etc., which can completely compete with the world’s leading corporations. “If I can compete in terms of technology, there are certainly a lot of core technologies and algorithms that I can bring to register for intellectual property. Which markets do I target, I will start to register for protection in that market. The first milestone to conquer is the US, if it is already in the US, it will be much simpler in other markets because the US is the most difficult market”, said Mr. Nguyen Cuong Hoang. The VOTO driving simulation cabin system is researched and developed by VHT In the world today, the US is considered one of the countries with the most patents. Patents granted by USPTO will have to go through many of the world’s most rigorous censorship and evaluation processes. Therefore, getting a patent from this agency is an extremely difficult process. Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Appraisal Center, Intellectual Property Department (Ministry of Science and Technology) said: In the last 5 years, the number of Viettel’s patent applications has grown continuously. The fact that Viettel has 4 US-patented patents has great significance in affirming the technological capacity and development orientation of Vietnamese enterprises. Nguyen Vu Ha, General Director of VHT affirmed: “The US patent is a recognition of inventions and scientific research, thereby, affirming that Vietnamese people can compete with corporations. major technologies such as Huawei, LG, Nokia… Intellectual property rights are affirming an indispensable role in the process of forming a comprehensive economy and sustainable development. The certificate of intellectual property rights is the evidence to ensure the success of each enterprise entering the world arena. Field image of the invention “Method of detecting water surface targets in the noisy environment, application in the coast guard radar station” of VHT Radar Center 3đ research orientation of high-tech products of VHT: The first is high-tech defense products. The second is products for telecommunications networks (for example, transceivers and core networks of 4G equipment, we are currently making 5G equipment). The third is the product of equipment for people’s daily life in the digital transformation roadmap of Viettel Group such as chip equipment for (5G, IoT, Camera AI), civil equipment for security and safety, health and education. VHT is continuously exploring both civilian and military technologies and will continue to release new technology product lines.

Zalo’s AI engineer team has researched and developed Kiki assistant using Vietnamese voice, helping users control many tasks. Accordingly, Vietnamese people can ask “assistants” to play music, give directions, remind appointments, read news… by voice. Focus on driving, be safer with Kiki Currently, all cars with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay integration can easily use the Kiki assistant to perform operations such as opening music, directions, reading news, etc. As a result, the driver can focus on observing and Media control. Especially, researched and developed to serve the Vietnamese people, Kiki can hear and understand the three North – Central – South voices well. When operating in the car, users only need to press the next button 2 times on the steering wheel to “wake up” the virtual assistant, then ask to perform the desired tasks. Video 1 – Experience Kiki in the car With a simple voice operation with Kiki assistant, you can request to open your favorite songs, charts, switch – turn off music. To find directions or a driving schedule, the driver activates Kiki and gives a command, a detailed map system will open on the screen. The habits of listening to music and news are also well served by Kiki with simple commands such as: Open favorite music, open music charts, switch music, turn off music, search music by singer’s name… In addition, Kiki is integrated in the car to help look up new information such as delicious restaurants, currency exchange… With this assistant, users can enjoy a hands-free experience in the car and drive safely. than. After a period of using Kiki in the car, Mr. Tran Tuan Dung (HCMC) excitedly shared: “Just say the request to the destination without having to do anything else, Kiki will lead us easily. The music player on the car is very attractive to me, the assistant can understand Vietnamese songs. Kiki used a voice interface that was more human than robot, understood even though my voice was not perfect. In the future, this upgraded virtual assistant will be even better.” A powerful tool for a busy life Modern life makes Vietnamese people busy. Products like Kiki are expected to bring a simpler and smarter life, saving time. With Kiki’s built-in smart speaker, office workers can order up a “to-do list”, schedule appointments, take notes, remind, update the weather or perform quick calculations when too busy. Video 2 – Experience Kiki in daily life Kiki integrates modern technology to make life more convenient. Kiki is now integrated into the Zing MP3 application to perform music search tasks by artist name, song or music genre. In addition, Kiki on the Zing MP3 application can handle the user’s behavior and listening habits such as mispronouncing, remembering the wrong song name or just incorrectly remembering a piece of lyrics. When at home, Kiki’s built-in smart speaker helps guide busy women in the kitchen or learn English while cleaning. In particular, families with small children do not have to interrupt work with the request “Kiki, open children’s fairy tales/music”. Thanks to its intelligent analysis and easy use, the Vietnamese virtual assistant created by Vietnamese people – Kiki gradually becomes a habit in the daily life of many Vietnamese users, helping to optimize costs and save money. time and effort. Kiki was first introduced in December 2018. By December 2020, Kiki was officially launched. Previously, this virtual assistant was integrated on the Zing MP3 application, attracting millions of users since the end of 2019 and developing stably to date. Kiki virtual assistant builds on many advanced technologies today such as AI (artificial intelligence) and knowledge graph (knowledge graph), big data platform.

Hoa Binh said, with the expanded project scope, the Board of Directors of the Company also approved to increase the total investment capital for the HBIC project from 750 billion VND to 900 billion VND, an increase of 20%. Accordingly, Hoa Binh assigned Mr. Le Viet Hai, Chairman of the Board of Directors to be the legal representative and Chairman of the Members’ Council of HBIC One Member Limited Liability Company. Mr. Hai was able to actively organize and adjust the company’s organizational model in order to improve production and business efficiency during the implementation process. About Hoa Binh Innovation Center (HBIC), this project has been awarded the investment certificate since February 2016. The project will focus on research and development in 6 areas including new material technology, information technology, biotechnology – medicine, technical development of construction technology and automated industry on the ground floor. about 2.5 hectares. HBC’s goal will be to build a center that is the leading place for incubators, start-ups, R&D, innovation and high-tech transfer in the country, and in Southeast Asia.

Increase investment in innovation About 36.4% of the total of more than 350,000 enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have applied science – technology and innovation. Mr. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology affirmed that the creative capacity of Ho Chi Minh City represents a very important part of the creative capacity of the nation. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to developing the scientific and technological potential of Ho Chi Minh City in the coming period. From the background of science – technology, will make a change in the quality of economic growth of the City. The background of science and technology is reflected in the number of human resources participating in this field, the level of investment in scientific research and innovation activities in businesses and the startup community. If 5 years ago, the concept of start-up and start-up was new, now, this community is growing rapidly in both quantity and quality. Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh assessed that Ho Chi Minh City is a pioneer in the country in the start-up movement. According to data from the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, in the past 5 years, Ho Chi Minh City has become the cradle of direct and indirect support for nearly 1,840 start-up projects in the stages of product completion, completion Adjusting business models, connecting domestic and foreign markets, providing financial advice, developing startup ideas, etc. Along with that, more than 1,000 events were held in the area to connect individuals, organizations, and innovative start-ups with experts, advisors, investment funds and markets through forums. forums, conferences/workshops… “The ecosystem supporting innovation startups in Ho Chi Minh City is the most comprehensively developed in Vietnam, with all components. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to invest and develop this community further”, emphasized Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh. Science Development Fund can invest in start-ups Ho Chi Minh City has set a target that by the end of 2025, it will support to improve innovation capacity for 3,000 businesses; support incubating and developing 1,000 innovative start-up projects; supporting the development of 100 innovative start-ups to access venture capital. However, HCMC only supports incubators and events; Direct support activities for start-ups are limited in both direct funding and tax policy. In addition to the start-up group, the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises to set up funds for science and technology development also needs to be increased. Science and technology development fund is a fund set up by enterprises to invest in scientific research and technological development. This fund is often used to build laboratories; purchase machinery and equipment for research and development (R&D); buy technology copyrights, industrial designs… According to the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, as of October 2020, in Ho Chi Minh City, only 121 enterprises have set aside a fund for science and technology development with a total amount of more than VND 4,400 billion. . These numbers need to be increased. Leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology said that in the coming time, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance will finalize regulations on the use of science and technology development funds in enterprises. Currently, enterprises often use science and technology development funds to conduct R&D activities, while this fund needs to be used for all activities to support innovation, businesses can use this fund to invest. for start-ups. Therefore, perfecting the regulations on the use of science and technology development funds is also one of the solutions to promote startups.

Germany will focus on developing the first quantum computer and related technologies. Illustration: Reuters The German Science Ministry will spend 1.1 billion euros until 2025 to support research and development of quantum computers, while the Economy Ministry will spend 878 million euros to support practical applications. The German Aerospace Center will receive about 740 million euros to work with industrial companies, medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to create two business complexes. According to Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize key industrial sectors of the economy. He pointed out that applications are in areas such as improving the quality of energy supply and demand management, improving traffic control and promoting the testing of new active ingredients. Mr. Altmaier said Germany’s goal is to become one of the leading countries in the development and application of quantum computers. Meanwhile, Science Minister Anja Karliczek said the government’s goal is to develop a competitive quantum computer within five years and create a network of companies in the field to develop. outstanding applications.

The country also vowed to make more efforts to promote the shift from pursuing quantity to improving quality in intellectual property work in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). Mark Snyder, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of the US chip corporation Qualcomm, said that China has made remarkable achievements in strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights. In recent years, the National Intellectual Property Office of China reviews more than 1 million patent applications each year and issues more than 500,000 of them. This is also the highest number in the world. “The large number of intellectual property filings and cases handled by both the administrative authorities and the intellectual property courts in China is concrete evidence of society’s confidence in the effectiveness of the government’s policies. policies and reform measures taken by the Chinese government on intellectual property. These achievements are also evidence of an unprecedented accumulation of specialized knowledge and experience in the field of intellectual property.” Mark Snyder said. China is also the global leader in the number of international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. In 2020, China is the country using this system the most, with nearly 69,000 applications. By filing an international patent application under the PCT, an applicant can claim protection for inventions in a large number of countries. Illustration Specifically, 3 Chinese companies have entered the list of top 10 patent filing companies at PCT. Huawei Technologies Co topped the list, while Chinese display maker BOE Technology Group Co and smartphone maker Oppo ranked seventh and eighth respectively. Jason Ding, head of Huawei’s IPR division, said the company has become one of the world’s largest patent holders thanks to its investment in innovation. By the end of 2020, Huawei held more than 100,000 active patents worldwide. The latest report from German patent analysis firm IPlytics shows that Huawei accounts for 15.39% of global 5G patents or a collection of patent applications that include the same technical content or similarly, as of February 1, this is the highest number in the world. Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE ranked 3rd with 9.81% and Oppo ranked 9th with 3.47%. Feng Ying, Oppo’s Senior Director of Intellectual Property, said that the company will invest more resources in R&D through innovation. Such advancements will certainly impact the overall economic landscape in China. Official data shows that the number of invention patents in China reached a ratio of 15.8 per 10,000 people by the end of 2020, exceeding the target set for the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020). Shen Changyu, head of the National Intellectual Property Administration of China, said that China will further improve the funding and reward policies for patents, and protect and encourage patents. high value institution during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. According to data released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in March 2021, Chinese universities have risen significantly in global rankings of patent applications. In 2020, there were 9/20 top Chinese educational institutions on the WIPO list, an increase of 6 since 2017, extending China’s lead over the US in the number of applications. patent signing. In particular, Shenzhen University, a school only 38 years old but filed the third highest number of international patents in the world in 2020, just behind the University of California and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT). WIPO data also shows that the institution’s 252 patent applications are more than Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University combined. Chinese schools and businesses are working to file more international patents as part of the world’s second economy’s ambitions to achieve technological innovation and self-reliance in the face of stress. increasingly direct from the West.

Edit | 1 At present, with the increasingly stringent domestic emission regulations and tax requirements, domestic small-displacement turbocharged engines are in the heat of the industry. In the high-end market, Chinese auto brands do not have large-displacement engines and self-developed high-end transmissions to match them. But this situation has been broken. On April 19, Great Wall Motor Hive Yichuang released the first domestically-developed 3.0T+9AT/9HAT powertrain. It is understood that this powertrain consists of the 6Z30 engine independently developed by Great Wall Motors and the first domestic 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission/the first domestic P2 hybrid 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission. The new powertrain will be used for vertical placement. The layout of the Great Wall Motors tank platform will be mass-produced within this year. As the flagship power of Great Wall Motor’s high-efficiency fuel technology route, the 6Z30 3.0T engine adopts a V-type 6-cylinder type, adopts dual injection system, Miller cycle, dual VGT supercharger, intake manifold integrated water-cooled intercooler, and full map engine Oil pump and other technologies can output 260kW maximum power and 500N·m maximum torque, and currently have the strongest performance attributes among Chinese auto brands’ 3.0L displacement engines. This engine has strong low torque, and the official said it can burst out 340N·m of torque at 1000rpm, which can cover a variety of off-road life related products such as large SUVs, pickups, and RVs. At the same time, this engine meets the national 6b+RDE, Euro VI d, SULEV30 and other emission standards. It is matched with 9AT and 9HAT transmissions. Among them, the 9AT transmission is an advanced transmission used in the vertical high-efficiency fuel power system; the 9HAT transmission is a P2 hybrid transmission used in the hybrid power system. Great Wall Motor’s 9AT transmission is the first 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission in China. It adopts the self-developed hydraulic automatic transmission structure scheme optimization program and intelligent integrated electronic hydraulic module and other technologies, hoping to achieve a breakthrough in transmission performance. Under the condition that the transmission size is controllable, the transmission load capacity of up to 600N·m is realized. Based on the powerful torque support of the 3.0T engine, the 9AT transmission sets the three gears 7, 8, and 9 as overspeed gears to improve the fuel economy performance of the vehicle. In daily driving, the 9th gear can be engaged when the vehicle speed reaches about 90km/h. The 9HAT transmission released this time is the first P2 hybrid 9-speed hydraulic automatic transmission in China. On the basis of 9AT, 9HAT adds a high-power P2 hybrid motor, which can realize the pure electric or hybrid drive mode of the whole vehicle. The transmission load capacity of up to 750N·m can be achieved while the transmission size is controllable, which further improves the power and ride comfort of the vehicle. In the end, the 3.0T+9HAT powertrain can achieve a total system power of 410kW and a peak torque of 750N·m. Last year, Great Wall Motors released a multi-platform strategy. Among them, the lemon hybrid DHT, 4N20 2.0T+9DCT/9HDCT, P4 three-in-one pure electric bridge in the “Lemon platform” has formed a system power from 35kW to 320kW, and the installed models are from Layout from A00 to D.

According to the new decision, VinSmart will stop the development of televisions and mobile phones, and switch to the development of smart features on vehicles and houses. Before this unexpected information, the public’s opinion was a lot of turmoil. Especially for those who regularly support Vietnamese goods, this is quite sad news. PT readers shared: “Vin has too many embraces. It’s the brightest hour in the car segment, so I hit hard. Unfortunately, Vsmart is okay but cheap. ” Many people feel sad when they lose a low-cost phone company created by Vietnam. In another aspect, many people think that this is the right decision because the current smartphone and television market is saturated, with very little space for development and competition. In addition, Chinese phone companies are also increasingly appearing in the Vietnamese market, making competitiveness in the industry on the rise. The public also commented that, because the business is right there, when Vingroup could not acquire LG, R & D was weak, at this point, the exit strategy is a good strategy. Everything is two-way, when there are many people expressing quite negative emotions to receive this information, there is a part of the public still acknowledging and appreciating what Vsmart has done for the time. by. For example, readers NM from Hanoi shared that: “Vsmart’s mission is like that, it is already complete. I do not know how sales, profit or loss, but thanks to Vsmart, the Vin brand has also reached all classes of users in the country, as a springboard for Vinfast to be born. Information about the warranty of VinSmart phones. In particular, many people have the same question: “Are Vinsmart buyers still under warranty?” Answering this question, Vingroup said that, regarding the products sold to the market, VinSmart commits to maintain the warranty, repair, and care as committed until the date that the customer no longer uses it. more products. In particular, a part of the phone software design department continues to research to upgrade and update Vsmart phones that have been sold to the market. “

The love affair of Huawei and Leica helps redefine mobile photography Not long ago, OnePlus announced a strategic partnership with popular camera brand Hasselblad and launched the latest 5G mobile phones, OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. In its debut in the smartphone segment, the Swedish camera maker focused on improving “color science” in both phones. In addition, OnePlus and Hasselblad will continue to maintain extensive cooperation to jointly explore more possibilities in the field of imaging and promote the healthy and stable development of mobile imaging. In fact, in the mobile phone industry, the collaborations between cell phone manufacturers and camera manufacturers have been around for a long time, such as Huawei and Leica, Vivo and Zeiss. Huawei joined hands with Leica to develop smartphone camera technology. Since 2014, Huawei has achieved strategic cooperation with Leica. In 2016, the two sides cooperated to launch the Huawei P9 series, since then the P series and the Mate series have both the silhouette of Leica, and the photos taken by Huawei’s “pet” show a “style. German photo “has captured the hearts of young people. At the same time, Huawei’s pioneered Moon Mode capture of the Moon clearly became a standard in the field of imaging. Undoubtedly, the predestined relationship between Huawei and Leica has added a lot of color to Huawei in the mobile imaging field and helped it not only have a strong foothold in the premium market, but also succeed in getting into first place on the level of visual prowess. Even when consumers talk about Huawei, subconsciously feel that its ability to take pictures on mobile phones is very strong. Vivo and ZEISS collaborate to elevate smartphone photography. After the combination of Vivo and Zeiss, its visual prowess is much better than before. The vivo X60 Pro launched earlier this year, for example, was highlighted by its cutting edge imaging capabilities in a groundbreaking photography system co-produced by vivo and ZEISS. With the innovative Gimbal Image Stabilization System in “Super Resolution” (Pixel Shift Ultra HD) technology, the X60 Pro’s camera system adds the ability to enhance image detail and sharpness. The X60 Pro also uses VIS 5-axis anti-shake technology, allowing users to obtain clear images of moving objects with greater accuracy. The Zeiss-Vivo imaging system includes a wide variety of optical lenses such as ultra wide-angle, professional portraits, and super telephoto. With its unique Zeiss T * anti-reflective coating and Zeiss portrait style, it can effectively tackle image noise and flare when photographing under complex lighting. The impressive hardware parameters combined with the famous ZEISS brand are a claim to the X60 Pro’s camera quality that fully meets the standards of professional camera lenses. Not stopping there, vivo and Zeiss jointly established the “Vivo ZEISS Imaging Laboratory”, a joint R&D (research and development) program focused on developing innovative solutions for technology. mobile image. Certainly, whether it is a collaboration between Huawei and Leica, or a combination of vivo and Zeiss, both brands have significantly improved the visibility and imaging capabilities of the mobile phone. period brings the ordinary consumer a better photography experience. In fact, Leica and Zeiss, both working with Huawei and vivo, are centuries-old brands in the optics sector and possess very solid technical backgrounds. For example, Leica has been focusing on the camera field for many years, its cameras are sturdy, durable and perform well and are a top choice for military cameras. During World War II, Leica cameras became an important tool for military reporters at that time. To this day, Leica maintains a leading position in the industry. Unlike Leica, which focuses on camera research and development, Zeiss has a wider range. For example, the vast majority of electronics and semiconductor chips in the world are manufactured using the Zeiss microchip lens. In addition, Zeiss promotes medical advancement by providing optical products and solutions for ophthalmology, neurosurgery, ENT, dentistry and cancer, and assisting these doctors. Around the world improve the quality of life of our patients. Seeing the world, hardly a second company had as strong all-round power as Zeiss. With more than 170 years of research and development, ZEISS is no longer a strange name for photographers. According to Sina, in this angle, although the cooperation between vivo and Zeiss is a few years later than Huawei and Leica, but if it comes to the development potential, perhaps Vivo is even better. Vivo not only has the strong support of Zeiss, the German optical master, but also has a long history of exploration in mobile photography than other cell phone manufacturers, and has significant influence in this regard. In fact, for many years, Vivo regularly publishes research on different users’ needs. Up to now, this smartphone brand has also established many photography Research and Development (R&D) centers around the world with more than 700 employees in the industry. It is the efforts in innovation and R&D that help Vivo to be more “sensitive” to the changing market. The company points out that one of the dramatic changes in the future is the wave of innovation and revolution. mobile photography – what Vivo sees as key to long-term user needs. Vivo invests heavily in mobile imaging. Last year, Vivo also designated video as one of the core lengths of the company’s growth over the next 10 years and made it clear that there would be “no upper limit” for investment in R&D in the sector. this. Considering the current development trend of the industry, the competition on the mobile image race will be fiercer. On the other hand, 2021 is the time when 5G will accelerate in popularity. Taking photos and recording short videos has become the hot spot that the public is now pursuing. Therefore, mobile imaging is definitely the area of ​​focus for the major cell phone manufacturers. On the other hand, as Huawei, Vivo, and OnePlus are looking for long-standing camera manufacturers to hone and explore together in the field of imaging, other mobile phone makers, such as OPPO and Xiaomi. , will definitely try their best to increase their competitiveness in camera photography. The battle of images on mobile devices is increasingly fierce. Who will be the final winner? Time will give us the answer.

Journalists of Science and Technology Journalists’ Club visited Viettel High Tech Industry Corporation. Lt. Col. Nguyen Cuong Hoang, Deputy General Director of Viettel High-Tech Industry Corporation, said that VHT operates in three main areas: military technology, telecommunications technology and civil equipment. As the main unit of Viettel in the field of research and development, up to now, VHT has had 276 industrial property registration applications, of which in 2020, 48 core technologies have been completed. product, registered and accepted 66 patent application. The VHT has been granted four new international patents by the US Patent and Trademark Administration (USPTO). In addition, VHT is also granted 19 domestic patents, 5 utility solutions and 7 exclusive design rights, 25 articles are published and presented in prestigious domestic scientific journals and conferences and international. Protection of intellectual property by registering national and international patents is an important basis for VHT to own core technology, ready to integrate into the world, fully competitive. with international corporations, affirming Viettel’s leading position in research and development of “Make in Vietnam” products. In addition, VHT always goes hand in hand with the Government in promoting and developing intellectual property mechanisms. Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Appraisal Center, Department of Intellectual Property – Ministry of Science and Technology, said that in the last 5 years, the number of patent applications of Viettel has grown continuously. The fact that Viettel has 4 US patents is of great significance in asserting the technological capacity and the development orientation of market expansion of Vietnamese enterprises.

According to the developers, the tugboat weighs 80 kg, carrying 16 kg of liquid fuel. The tugboat is designed to pull a number of satellites into different orbits. That is seen as a competitive advantage over missiles without tugs. Russia is ambitious in future tugboat development projects. Russia is popularizing the use of the accelerator decks, in fact the tugboats put satellites in different orbits. On March 22, the Fregat stage used in the Soyuz rocket carried 38 foreign satellites to different orbits. By the end of 2020, Russian media reported that Roskosmos State Space Group would spend 4.2 billion rubles on the development of nuclear space tugs for flights to other planets of the solar system. Accordingly, the state corporation plans to develop a preliminary project on creating a space complex with an energy-transport module based on a nuclear electric motor. Expressing confidence in this program, Mr. Alexander Bloshenko – chief executive officer “Roskosmos” said the nuclear space tugboat will be launched to one of the satellites of Jupiter by 2030.

It is known that the ‘O-tower’ will be the venue for OPPO’s large-scale programs, a lush urban landscape in the middle of the city. This design is inspired by the letter O and fingerprints, when combined, it will produce an extremely unique and novel shape. The design company is the Bjarke ingels group (BIG), the building designed to reduce energy consumption and demonstrate OPPO’s commitment to endless innovation by connecting ‘ground and sky’ in a unified ring. cooperation continuously. BIG started working with OPPO in early 2019 to develop the design for the R&D headquarters and the overall plan for the site. It will be located along the main access road of the city, between a natural lake, the urban center, and a 10,000 square meter park. With this prime location, BIG and OPPO want the O-tower as a new symbol and gateway to the future science and technology city of Hangzhou. Brian Yang, partner at BIG, said: “The best technology should be a seamless life extension. OPPO’s new R&D headquarters embodies this concept, located inside a stunning geographic location of Hangzhou, combined with dense urban and natural landscape on one side, this will be an ant symbol. architecture of OPPO with elegant philosophy, while improving the quality of life for people in the city ”. BIG looked at how to create the optimal workspace with plenty of natural light while optimizing energy use. From that. The south side of the building will have a central courtyard, the inner facade shaded from solar energy. The slopes create a series of gaps three times the usual height and the courtyards where OPPO employees can interact and socialize. The building will be surrounded by adaptive wind vents oriented towards the angle of the sun. The architects said this would reduce solar energy by up to 52%, thereby reducing energy consumption, glare, reflection and the greenhouse effect. Bjarke ingels, Founder and Creative Director of BIG said: ‘We have been trying to envision OPPO’s future work environment as sustainable on three key points: economic, ecological and social. . ‘, The building has large flexible floors illuminated by the sun and fresh air. The facade has an adaptive roof that removes sunlight ‘. Most of the building will be occupied by OPPO but the first three floors are devoted to public programs including exhibition space, conference center, cafeteria and a garden for outdoor seminars. This urban oasis will provide fresh air, retain water and support a biodiversity public area connected to the daily life of the city. Through this project, Hangzhou will become one of OPPO’s most important research and development centers in China. Going forward, we believe that through our cooperation, OPPO’s R&D headquarters will not only perfectly represent OPPO’s brand identity and culture, but also become an iconic landmark. most in Hangzhou. This will represent a key cornerstone of OPPO’s hundred-year plan. Said Jin Le Qin, Vice President of OPPO.

These products are designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) build advanced smart vehicles and enable the Chinese automotive industry to upgrade technology and become the power pioneer. new intake and automatic driving. Huawei sees smart auto components as its long-term strategic opportunity. The company will continue to invest more in this area, especially in the development of autonomous driving software, to build an advanced autonomous driving system. This year, Huawei will form a group of more than 5,000 people working in the investment and development (R&D) field of smart auto components, and the total investment in this field will be $ 1 billion. By nurturing high-end talent through R&D centers in Europe, Japan and China, Huawei aims to strengthen its product competitiveness with a focus on innovation, thereby delivering better product and optimal driving experience for customers. In October 2020, Huawei launched the brand HI. As a new digital auto-oriented component supplier, Huawei has worked closely with OEMs to build premium smart vehicles under its innovative “Huawei Inside” initiative, which includes an All-new digital architecture for smart vehicles, 5 smart solutions (Smart Driving, Smart Cockpit, mPower, Smart Connect and Smart Car Cloud) and more than 30 smart components . “The ‘Huawei Inside’ initiative is designed to integrate Huawei’s technological prowess with car manufacturers’ car manufacturing capabilities to create premium smart vehicles that deliver an immersive driving experience. more, ”commented William Wang, President of Huawei’s Smart Automotive Solutions Business (IAS BU). In the face of the rapid transformation of smart vehicles, Huawei is committed to illuminating the future of autonomous vehicles through innovation, he said. The kit that Huawei launches this time includes an intelligent cockpit, providing a classy driving experience; High-resolution 4D imaging radar for advanced automatic driving; HUAWEI Octopus, an open auto driving platform … In addition, there is the HUAWEI MDC 810, a mass-produced intelligent driving computer platform with the highest computing power in the industry. This platform provides dense computation up to 400 TOPS complying with ASIL-D’s safety requirements. In addition, HUAWEI TMS, which provides personalized applications, helps OEMs build thermal systems with optimal energy efficiency and a superior experience. At Auto Shanghai 2019, Huawei officially announced its entry into the smart car components market. And over the past two years, Huawei has established extensive cooperation with major auto manufacturers around the globe. This year will see the launch of several top car models using Huawei smart components, marking the commercialization of Huawei’s smart car solutions.

One of the keys to the difference of Activate technology lies in the unique composition and microstructure of the coating. In addition to the aluminum-zinc alloy already in the previous generation, the technology also integrates two magnesium compounds, creating four layers of barrier protection. Unique four-layer matrix microstructure forms four layers of protective barrier for COLORBOND and ZINCALUME. With this unique four-layer matrix microstructure, the new generation COLORBOND and ZINCALUME corrugated iron are able to self-seal at cut edges, screw holes and scratches, thus providing superior corrosion resistance to roof and corrugated iron. This special mechanism protects the building even in the harshest conditions such as coastal environment and polluted industrial zones, helping the building to be durable at the same time. Interestingly, to develop this technology, the Australian Steel Corporation – BlueScope has invested more than A $ 100 million in research and development. Comprehensive test over 20 years To ensure the maximum durability of COLORBOND and ZINCALUME, BlueScope has run a comprehensive testing program that includes laboratory corrosion tests as well as outdoor exposure testing. Over a period of more than 20 years, the company has been experimenting with salt spraying in the lab on more than 8,000 samples. More than 10,000 other samples were exposed to samples at 22 different exposure points across Australia and around the world. In addition, 50 model houses of different applications and 5 models were built for testing in real world conditions and in harsh marine environments. These are remarkable numbers of serious investment, making up the remarkable success of current Activate technology. More than 18,000 prototypes have been tested over 20 years to verify the corrosion resistance of Activate technology. More than 20 patents protected worldwide Another indispensable number is that Activate technology is also granted more than 20 patents protecting manufacturing technology and unique coating structure. In Vietnam, since its first launch in 2019, this technology has created a great reputation, setting a new standard for the domestic galvanized steel industry. Warranty period up to 36 years * Thanks to the outstanding corrosion resistance of Activate technology, BlueScope has confidently increased the warranty period for the new generation COLORBOND and ZINCALUME sheets up to 36 years *. It is worth mentioning that, even in harsh environments such as marine environments with high corrosion, the product is also covered by a warranty. This is the warranty period that few steel brands in Vietnam dare to commit. Kizuna’s storey service workshop area is one of the first projects in Vietnam pioneering the application of COLORBOND iron with Activate integration. The above “talking” numbers partly explain why Activate technology is considered the leading technology in the galvanized steel industry and set a new standard for the galvanized steel industry in Vietnam. * Warranty terms and conditions apply