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Dr. Simon Best, Senior Lecturer in Management and Innovation, Middlesex University, (Photo: VNA) London – As a developing nation, Vietnam holds an advantage over countries shackled by longstanding traditions that are challenging to alter. This perspective was offered by Dr. Simon Best, a senior lecturer in Management and Innovation at Middlesex University, during a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the UK. Dr. Best asserts that the world has already delved deeply into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, considering the current technological advancements. In this context, Vietnam’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which emphasizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, signifies the country’s proactive embrace of change. According to Dr. Best, Vietnam possesses a substantial number of enterprising and entrepreneurial individuals, reducing its reliance on other nations for innovation. He suggests that the countr...

At the India-Maldives Business Forum in Bengaluru, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Aishath Nahula, emphasized the importance of collaboration between India and the Maldives to achieve a digital and sustainable future for both nations. Nahula highlighted key areas of cooperation, including the integration of digital financial services and the recent launch of the RuPay card, which signifies a milestone in their journey towards a more interconnected economy. She also acknowledged the Maldives’ commitment to climate action and multilateralism, in line with India’s leadership in these areas. The Minister further elaborated on the Maldivian government’s initiatives to expand the digital economy, such as the Maldives Creative Economic Strategy, which aims to revitalize technology-driven industries, arts, and media. This strategy, she believes, will drive innovation and create new opportunities for both countries. “Bengaluru, the Garden City, is an apt setting for my vi...

The captivating Otherwise exhibition, a collaboration between three renowned artists in painting, literature, and sculpture, has debuted at the Center for Culture and Arts on 22 Hang Buom Street, Hanoi. Masterful creations by painter Le Thiet Cuong, writer Nguyen Viet Ha, and sculptor Dinh Cong Dat are on display, featuring 150 sculptural masks crafted from ceramic and papier-mâché. The exhibition showcases masks crafted from the artists’ own faces, capturing their unique expressions. Photo: Thuan Thu/The Hanoi Times United by a decades-long friendship, the artists felt compelled to merge their talents in literature and art. While their individual successes presented a challenge in finding a unifying theme, their shared passion for traditional elements and techniques guided their creative process. By inscribing classical phrases, old street names, and traditional patterns on the masks, the artists forged a deep connection to Hanoi’s ancient values. The materials they ...