Central bank launches science-technology portal
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 17 launched a website on the banking sector’s scientific and technological activities.
The site, www.khoahocnganhang.org.vn, provides information about the banking sector’s scientific and technological activities (Source: bnews.vn)The launch of the site, www.khoahocnganhang.org.vn , forms part of activities marking the 65 th founding anniversary of the sector and National Science-Technology Day (May 18).
The SBV has assigned the Banking Strategy Institute to coordinate with the Banking Academy to operate the portal on a trial basis.
SBV Deputy Governor Nguyen Kim Anh said after a four-month test run, the website has accommodated thousands of pieces of scientific data and welcomed tens of thousands of visitors.
The same day, the SBV held a press briefing on Banking Vietnam 2016, an annual event organised by the bank and the International Data Group.
It aims to help banks update cutting-edge technology and IT applications to create new products and services while improving their administration and business activities.
This year’s event, which will focus on innovations and creations, will take place in Hanoi on May 18-19 with an array of exhibitions and seminars.-VNA
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