Local and international scholars and experts in technology and design are discussing technology and design solutions to enhance resilience in communities at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 15.
Prof. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman of the University of Economics HCM City Council, delivers the opening speech at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference held in HCM City on July 15. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Local and international scholars and experts in technology and design are discussing technology and design solutions to enhance resilience in communities at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 15.
The second biennial event is being organised by the University of Economics HCM City (UEH) in coordination with universities in Italy, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Japan.
The four-day event, which has the theme “Fostering Sustainability,” will provide in-depth knowledge, updates on the latest trends and analyses of new, unique and multi-dimensional perspectives from leading experts in the fields of technology and design.
Discussions will focus on topics that explore the important role of advanced technologies, innovative design methods and comprehensive data analytics in creating solutions that align with the principles of environmental responsibility, economic viability and potential, and social justice.
Some discussion sessions will also be held at the UEH – Vinh Long branch in the namesake Mekong Delta province on July 17 on innovative solutions and ideas to cope with cyclones, sea level rise, salinisation of rivers, flooding, and landslides to ensure a more sustainable future for the delta.
A field visit will be organised to the Mekong Delta on July 18 to facilitate interactions with local communities.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman of the University Council, said from creating a green sustainable campus to working towards a circular economy through research, UEH is making a multidimensional impact on many areas of technology and innovation.
The Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 conferenc▨e is one such initiative, which has proven to have an international outreach and is creating a promising partnership among researchers throughout the world, he added./.
The 2024 international technology exposition (iTech Expo 2024) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on July 10, featuring more than 350 booths by both domestic and foreign firms.
Ensuring equal access to digital technology and benefits from digital economy for all is a priority of Vietnam, Minister Counsellor Cung Duc Han, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has said.
To achieve sustainable development and help the economy take off, high-quality human resources and advancements in science and technology should be seen as key components, according to insiders.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
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Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
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The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
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The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
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The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
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