DNVN - They say procrastination is the thief of time, but deadlines are. According to recent University of Otago research, it is best to avoid setting any deadlines at all if you want someone to assist you with something. Nevertheless, if you must set a deadline, make it brief.

DNVN - On August 4, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the banking industry's efforts in digital transformation by offering a variety of products and services to individuals and businesses.

DNVN - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Oh Se-Hoon, the mayor of Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on August 4, during which the two parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two cities.

DNVN - Volunteers who spent a working week in a virtual-reality environment have reported more anxiety, lower productivity and migraines – which could have big implications for the future of work

DNVN - Signals, such as placing your hand over your heart to indicate empathy or giving a thumbs up to indicate agreement, appear to enhance people's video call experience more than typing words or using emojis.

DNVN - According to the General Department of Taxation, the tax sector collected 911.02 trillion VND (38.9 billion USD) of the State budget in the first seven months of this year, an increase of 17.2 percent year over year and 77.5 percent of its yearly estimate.

DNVN - Viet-Uc Group and AquaEasy have announced an official commercial partnership to implement AI technology in local shrimp ponds. Viet-Uc Group is one of the leading shrimp farmers in Vietnam, where seafood is a major export.

DNVN - The disbursement of public investment was urged as one of the government's top priorities on August 3 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

DNVN - People from low-income households are more likely to make a higher salary as adults if they had wealthier friends as kids, according to a study of Facebook friend networks.

DNVN - An online workshop hosted by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) in Hanoi on August 3 revealed that cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has been thriving in all spheres 30 years after the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

DNVN - On August 2, a delegation from the Laotian province of Savannakhet, led by its Secretary and Governor Santiphap Phomvihane, conducted business in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue.

DNVN - According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam earned 350 million USD from tuna exports to France in the first seven months of 2022, representing an increase of 203% year over year.

DNVN - A robot with just two basic grippers that untangle long cables could be helpful in the production of aircraft and automobiles as well as as a household assistant.

DNVN - The most effective method for combining two liquids, such as milk and coffee, is to move two pentagonal stirrers in a jagged motion.

DNVN - The 26th VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (VietFood & Beverage – ProPack) International Exhibition and the 20th International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 11-13.