Statistics of the organization board reveal that this time’s competition attracted 233 candidates from various aspects like resources and environment, information technology, transportation, education, all of which are equally high quality. The organization board awarded 37 models, products, and solutions, including 3 first prizes, 5 second prizes, 10 third prizes, and 19 consolation prizes. All of these winners are highly innovative, applicable, and very effective in the society, and thus have been already launched into the market. In this ceremony, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Binh Phuoc Province Nguyen Tien Dung greatly appreciated all products and solutions saying that thanks to their feasibility, they have contributed to the promotion of both economic and social developments of the province. On this occasion, the People’s Committee also launched the Fifth Innovative Technologies Competition (2018-2019) with the hope that all districts and cities in the area would enthusiastically participate in it so as to introduce more effective products, yet still keep the motto of economy, feasibility, and high quality. By HOANG BAC – Translated by Thanh Tam Tags: 37 products Innovative Technologies Competition awarded
The Sustainable Product Innovation Project(SPIN)is funded by the European Union and implemented together with other partners: the Delft University of Technology (TUD), Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre (VNCPC), UN Environment Programme (UNEP)andAsian Institute of Technology Vietnam (AITVN) from April, 2010 until December 2013. The project has been deployed for 500 businesses in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in food processing, textile, footwear, handicraft and furniture to develop and produce more sustainable and advance products. So far, 110 small and medium enterprises in Vietnam have manufactured environmentally friendly products. SPIN aims at promoting the flexible production to cope with resource scarcity and environmental…... [read more]
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HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan highlighted the importance of global experiences and technologies in solving development challenges in Viet Nam at an international workshop in Ha Noi yesterday. Nhan was speaking at the Inclusive Innovation – Global Experiences and Technologies Workshop, co-organised by the World Bank and the Global Research Alliance (GRA). “Innovation and creation are always necessary factors for improving productivity and sustainable economic growth in countries. Innovation and creation also play important roles in job creation, raising incomes and poverty reduction,” said Nhan. Viet Nam is still a developing country with a low income…... [read more]
