Geotechnics conference to shorten science-technology gap
The fourth international conference on geotechnics for sustainable infrastructure development (GEOTEC HANOI 2019) opened in Hanoi on November 28, aiming to shorten the science and technology gap between Vietnam and other countries in the sector.
GEOTEC HANOI 2019 opens in Hanoi on November 28 (Photo: baodautu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The fourth international conference on geotechnics for sustainableinfrastructure development (GEOTEC HANOI 2019) opened in Hanoi on November 28,aiming to shorten the science and technology gap between Vietnam and othercountries in the sector.
Nearly 1,000delegates from Vietnam and 40 countries, including governors, scientists andenterprise representatives, were there to connect with each other andshare experience of applying science and technology achievementsfor construction projects in order to ensure sustainable safety,environmental friendliness and low costs.
Pham Viet Khoa, Chairmanof FECON Joint Stock Company, head of the event’s organising committee, said Vietnamwas located in a region susceptible to climate change and naturaldisasters. The complicated geological conditions causedunsustainable construction, operation and exploitation of projects.
With the aimof becoming a developed industrial country by 2030 with a visiontowards 2045, Vietnam had great demand for infrastructure, industryand urban development, he said.
"However,vigorous development posed risks and challenges to every country and tohuman life, so we needed to apply advanced technology and knowledge toaddress these challenges," he said.
Geotech was anarrow field that involved engineering and geological science. All projectsshould apply knowledge of this field, Khoa said.
“Vietnam has manyknowledgeable scientists, experts, engineers in the field and owns technologieswhich have been applied around the world for 20-30 years,” he said.
Deputy Minister ofConstruction Le Quang Hung said the total annual investment in Vietnam’s capitalconstruction was estimated at 60 billion USD, including investment infoundations and underground work.
The conference alsoprovided an opportunity for experts to share knowledge and provide technicalsolutions for the construction industry in Vietnam.
Professor Charles Ng,chairman of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and GeotechnicalEngineering, introduced the testing of soil treatment techniques forfoundations, including soft soil treatment and tunnel constructiontechnology.
GEOTEC HANOI 2019also featured 60 booths with new technical and technological solutions ondesign, production and construction of foundation projects, underground worksand traffic infrastructure./.
The Vietnam Investment High Tech – Building JSC (VITC) inked an agreement to transfer CDeck and Top Base construction technologies to Ethiopia, in Hanoi on June 17.
Scientists, businesspeople and policy makers from more than 20 countries are gathering in Hanoi for the Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering (VSOE 2018).
The World Bank group is committed to continuing to assist Vietnam in developing infrastructure, Makhtar Diop, WB Vice President for Infrastructure said in his first visit to Vietnam from February 20-22.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
GEOTEC HANOI 2019 opens in Hanoi on November 28 (Photo: baodautu.vn) 
