WTA 2018 concluded

Late October 12, at Becamex Hotel, Hoa Phu Ward, Thu Dau Mot Town, Binh Duong Province People's Committee, Daejeon City, and the World Technopolis Association (WTA), and UNESCO co-hosted the closing ceremony of the WTA 2018.

Attending was Her Tae Jeong, Mayor of Daejeon, WTA Chairman; Kim Jong Cheon, Chairman of Daejeon City Hall; Michael Croft, Head of UNESCO Office in Hanoi and members of the WTA. The leaders of Binh Duong province were Tran Van Nam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial NA Delegation; Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee together with the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee and leaders of departments.

Her Tae Jeong, Mayor of Daejeon, Chairman of WTA awards commemorative medals to leaders of Binh Duong People's Committee

During the three-day work (October 10-12), the conference took place with a series of events such as the 11th Session of the WTA General Assembly, the High-tech Fair, the WTA Mayors’ Forum, University Presidents’ Forum, Global Innovation Forum among others, the speakers have exchanged, discussed, shared experience and strategies on urban development sustainable science and governance of smart cities around the world.

Her Tae Jeong, Mayor of Daejeon, Chairman of WTA awards commemorative medals to organizers

Speaking at the ceremony, Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee affirmed that this is an important event for Binh Duong province in particular and the WTA community in general. With many follow-up activities under the theme "Smart City - the driving force behind innovation for sustainable development"; The 11th WTA General Assembly and the Global Innovation Forum in 2018 contributed to bringing practical benefits to Binh Duong. In the context of globalization and international integration with many opportunities and challenges, the Conference has set a new vision for WTA members in achieving their goals; Facilitate the transfer of science and technology, develop science and technology zones, invest in clean technology, save energy, make practical contributions to Efforts to minimize negative impacts and the implications of industrial development.

Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of Binh Duong Provincial People’s Committee hands a souvenir picture to UNESCO representative to Ha Noi

As a member of the WTA, the Binh Duong Provincial authority is committed to developing concrete solutions to the implementation of the WTA mission; Focusing on creating a strong organic partnership between local and regional authorities and universities, research institutes and businesses for common prosperity and the wellbeing of the people. Binh Duong will strive to apply advanced scientific and technological achievements in construction and development; Strengthening the relationship between Binh Duong and WTA member organizations; unite, join hands for a world peace and prosperity

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Her Tae Jeong, Mayor of Daejeon confirmed that the speakers provided useful knowledge, valuable practical experiences, and contributed to the success of the event. The events have shown the vision, strategies and policies surrounding the development of commercial space, laying the foundations for continuous development cooperation, making a significant contribution to the lasting development. These results will be spread throughout Vietnam and beyond the region. In addition to the significance of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the WTA, the conference was an opportunity for members to exchange, share and exchange experiences and to enhance the roles and responsibilities of each member of the WTA Assembly.

BIWASE sign deal with E-Plant on developing renewal energies

On this occasion, BIWASE has signed a cooperation agreement with E-Plant on cooperation in developing renewable energy products and recycling solid waste, marketing between the two sides.

Reported by Phuong Le-Xuan Thi – Translated by Vi Bao