Fans watch a Village Super League match in Rongjiang county, Southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Photo: VCG

Since its sensational debut in 2023, the grassroots soccer league the Village Super League (VSL) or Cunchao held in Rongjiang county, Southwest China’s Guizhou Province, has continued its strong momentum this year with an expanding competition format and growing international exchanges. 

The new season kicked off in January with the number of participating teams increasing from 20 last year to 62. After preliminaries and the round of the last 20, the reigning champions Chejiang No.1 village has advanced to the last eight on Sunday. The final will take place at the end of July. 

Thanks to the universal language of soccer and an increased number of cultural exchanges, the local amateurish league has gained international popularity. 

During their recent trip to Rongjiang, Italian soccer legend Fabio Cannavaro and former Brazil star Kaka have been impressed by the locals’ passion for soccer. 

A French youth delegation played a friendly game with the local team in February, aiming to strengthen people-to-people exchanges on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. 

The spontaneous organization and participation of the local community are the driving forces that sustain the vitality of this grassroots sports event and the reason behind the local tournament’s increasing popularity around the world. 

On the day of a match, villagers dressed in traditional ethnic attire and performed songs and dances, rallying the residents to support their own team. This is one of the ways villagers and their communities find identity and emotional resonance through the game.

Local farmers, chefs, drivers, and residents from all walks of life united in their shared love for soccer, enjoying this vibrant event that fulfilled their demand for cultural enrichment and entertainment.

With a strong sense of participation and pride permeating the atmosphere, the event has become something more than just a soccer competition, evolving into a joyous celebration where local communities revel in the spirit of this “people-centered event.”

This season, public participation to the event has extended to the younger generation, with 30 primary and middle schools across the county organizing their own soccer leagues and injecting fresh energy into the Cunchao.

Based on data from the Rongjiang county’s culture, sports, radio, television and tourism bureau, driven by VSL, Rongjiang received more than 7.6 million tourists (20 times the permanent population of Rongjiang) from May 13, 2023 to May 5, 2024, generating an overall tourism income of over 8.4 billion yuan ($1.2 billion). 

In addition to the increased revenue, the event opens a window for the public to learn about the local culture, folk customs and craftsmanship of the intangible cultural heritage, including Dong ethnic embroidery, Miao ethnic silver jewelry forging techniques and wax dyeing art.  

The VSL has also piqued foreign visitors’ curiosity about rural China, allowing them to see China’s accomplishments in rural revitalization and to learn about Chinese ethnic minorities, thus renewing their perceptions about China. 

In an effort to engage the global community, Cunchao will host friendly matches with teams from Belt and Road countries later this year. A friendly series with teams from South China’s Guangdong Province, and the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions are also on the agenda. 

Local authorities are committed to building Rongjiang into a city of national soccer culture and a sports and cultural tourism destination.

Xu Bo, the magistrate of Rongjiang county, said that Cunchao has captured the attention of local people and soccer fans across the country, adding that now the county is working on attracting people from all over the world to enjoy the event together.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.  Photo: Courtesy of Pakistani Embassy in China

akistan and China have an iron-clad friendship spanning 73 years, marked by shared sentiments of unparalleled strategic trust, camaraderie, and unflinching solidarity. Our “All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” has grown into a sturdy tree with deep roots in the hearts of our two peoples. We have stood by each other, through weal and woe, sharing good as well as challenging times together, in the true spirit of iron-clad friendship. Our special relationship is rooted in the mutual understanding of the people of both countries, and built on shared ideals, values, and aspirations. This has made China and Pakistan good neighbors, good friends, and good brothers who understand, trust, and support each other.

Our remarkable bond is also deeply rooted in history, with a rich legacy of social, cultural, and economic linkages dating back over 2,000 years. Our ancestors from both sides traversed the ancient Silk Road to forge a path of cultural exchanges and trade cooperation that binds our nations together. Pakistan’s northern areas served as a vital artery for the ancient Silk Road, connecting China to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, and that, in turn, enabled the flow and exchange of trade, knowledge, and culture, profoundly influencing the development process of nations across the region.

Its modern-day manifestation is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of the visionary joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has revived the ancient Silk Road, now connecting China and Pakistan through air, rail, and sea routes, and even spans to Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. China and Pakistan are determined to take the upgraded version of the CPEC to new heights to advance regional connectivity, integration, and common prosperity, thus forging a new era of growth and development for nations in the region and beyond.

With the booming development of the market economy in Vietnam, domestic enterprises are increasingly facing risks and threats in their operations and management, leading to certain losses for many companies. Learning from these experiences, Vietnamese business leaders have decided to take a series of measures to address various issues encountered in business operations and management, promoting the healthy development of enterprises across various industries in Vietnam.

As a core element of enterprise development, internal control activities are influenced by various factors, including the market, industry, and the enterprises themselves. This increases the likelihood of risks such as inadequate decision-making, decreased production control capabilities, and internal and external data audit fraud. Consequently, many enterprises prioritize upgrading and improving internal control activities to enhance their risk management capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable development in a competitive market environment.

Internal control activities refer to a series of policies, procedures, and measures implemented by enterprises to achieve their business objectives, protect asset safety, improve operational efficiency, ensure the reliability of financial reporting, and comply with laws and regulations. These include control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and compliance. These factors aim to reduce risks through systematic management and supervision, ensuring that various business activities are carried out in an orderly manner.

Effective internal control management can guide enterprises towards growth and enhance their resilience. However, due to the complexity of internal control activities, relying solely on human effort and the capabilities of managers to solve practical problems is unrealistic. Hence, high levels of intelligence and strong management control capabilities are needed to assist managers in effective management, improving efficiency, and reducing unnecessary personnel and financial expenditure.

To address this issue, many domestic internal control management experts in Vietnam have proposed solutions. One of the most notable experts is Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc, who has been working in the field of enterprise internal control management for many years. According to her colleagues, Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc’s personal abilities are outstanding. She can simultaneously oversee the work progress and data analysis of multiple departments, formulate personalized operational strategies in a timely manner, and grasp the various aspects of daily operations, data analysis, and financial operations of the enterprise.

It is in this work environment that Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc encountered various problems in internal control activities and realized the impact of insufficient intelligent technology on enterprise development activities. Therefore, she decided to develop a high-quality technological solution to solve the issues in internal control management process evaluation for enterprises across various industries in Vietnam through her efforts.

Years of experience in internal control management have shown that the birth and integration of any new technology is not an overnight process. It is clear that the development of technological achievements in internal control management follows this rule as well. However, internal control management involves multiple aspects of the enterprise, and any slight inadequacy can affect the actual application of the results, making it unfavorable for use in internal management work. Therefore, Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc conducted a comprehensive analysis of past management information data and selected existing intelligent technologies to integrate them more conveniently and efficiently into internal control work, providing real-time monitoring and evaluation of internal control management activities.

After a series of tests and improvements, in May 2021, Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc successfully developed a highly intelligent technological solution that performed excellently in the actual testing phase— the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes.” Compared to existing similar technologies, this system made significant progress in technical application, work processing, and market feedback, with its technological level and application effects repeatedly reaching new heights. Once launched, it caused a significant stir in various industries in Vietnam.

In terms of technology, the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes” uses intelligently built data models to capture key elements of internal control, providing detailed analysis to help enterprises more accurately monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal management control activities.

In data collection, this system can integrate and analyze financial information, product marketing processes, enterprise management compliance, risk prevention, and other data from daily business operations. For example, in financial accounting reports and budget analysis reports, the system uses search and divide-and-conquer algorithms to analyze data branches intelligently, filtering out abnormal data and identifying potential financial data analysis risks. In production, management, and marketing processes, the system employs neural network computing models to analyze inefficiencies and unreasonable design issues, providing optimization suggestions to improve production efficiency and enthusiasm.

Additionally, the system can integrate and evaluate compliance with laws and regulations, internal and external audit opinions, risk document management, and risk process monitoring, ensuring the healthy development of enterprises. It provides management with real-time, data-driven insights, helping them make more informed decisions.If the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes” performs better in data evaluation and analysis than similar industry achievements, it also delivers satisfactory results in business trend prediction. During the design phase, Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc equipped it with powerful machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. This allows enterprise managers to rely on historical data and current industry development trends to make forward-looking predictions about the company’s future internal management activities, provide timely risk warnings, and resolve issues promptly, thus avoiding unnecessary losses due to potential risks.

In terms of human-computer interaction design, the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes” is highly user-friendly. Its user interface is simple and clear, making it easy to operate even for industry newcomers. The ultra-clear LCD display paired with real-time updated data charts can be customized according to user requirements, providing an intuitive display of key performance indicators and detailed control activities and processes. This comprehensive visualization supports the management team in making informed decisions. Through innovative design, the system helps enterprises better handle increasingly complex internal and external risks, maintain steady development in a competitive market, and achieve long-term sustainable growth goals.

Thanks to its powerful performance and effectiveness, the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes” has been adopted by several Vietnamese companies shortly after its release. Feedback from these companies indicates a significant improvement in internal control management capabilities, with the success rate of risk management increasing from 85% to over 97%, and overall satisfaction consistently above 98% and rising. These outstanding results highlight the system’s excellence and showcase Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc’s exceptional skills in internal control management, earning her the title of “Vietnam’s Internal Control Management Technology Powerhouse.”

In addition to developing the “Internal Control Survey and Evaluation System Based on Key Data Models of Enterprise Internal Control Processes,” Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc has also focused on various aspects of internal control activities. She has subsequently developed other highly applicable technological achievements, such as the “Blockchain-Based Intelligent Enterprise Internal Control Data Management Collaboration Platform” and the “Big Data-Based Enterprise Internal Control Information Monitoring Management System,” both of which have received unanimous praise from industry professionals and enterprise managers. Due to her outstanding industry performance, she holds important positions within the Vietnam Cooperation Alliance and the Asia Association of Risk and Crisis Management. Through these platforms, she continues to showcase her capabilities, earning more applause and accolades.

Speaking about her future work, Ms. Đặng Hồng Ngọc is very confident and believes that the development of internal control management work will accelerate further. By leveraging the innovative steps of the information technology revolution, she aims to facilitate the development of various industries, making the work of enterprise managers more intelligent and convenient.

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The Repetitive Scheduling Method (RSM) is not a term originally from the field of engineering project management. It first appeared in railway transportation management—where vehicles, after unloading at their destination, are not directly returned but instead rerouted to other locations for loading, forming a cycle. Compared to dedicated vehicle dispatch, RSM offers greater efficiency and flexibility. Today, this technique has been applied to optimize construction planning by Sami Ullah Muhammad, a construction management expert from Pakistan, achieving a qualitative leap in the industry.

Globally, RSM was first recognized in 2006 during the Palm Jumeirah development in Dubai. With many similar residential and commercial buildings on the island, the development team used RSM to coordinate construction across different buildings to ensure similar construction timelines for each. However, due to low digital and intelligent technology penetration at the time, the method did not achieve its full potential. With the advent of advanced computer hardware and software, the “Engineering Construction Schedule Optimization System Using the Repetitive Scheduling Method” emerged in 2021, developed by Sami Ullah Muhammad.

The “Engineering Construction Schedule Optimization System Using the Repetitive Scheduling Method” automatically identifies and decomposes repetitive tasks within projects, optimizing resource allocation through algorithms to maximize resource utilization. By analyzing historical data and current resource usage, it creates the best construction schedule. This method not only reduces execution time for each task but also streamlines the overall construction process. For example, in the construction of multiple similar buildings, it accurately predicts and adjusts construction time for each phase, enhances project controllability, and reduces the risk of delays. The system also allocates resources such as labor, materials, and equipment based on task repetition needs, reducing resource idleness and waste. Optimized resource allocation lowers costs and ensures efficient use of resources.

Moreover, by analyzing data, the system can predict potential issues and develop corresponding risk management strategies. This forward-looking approach to risk management significantly reduces problems encountered during construction and ensures smooth project progress. “In summary, the Engineering Construction Schedule Optimization System Using the Repetitive Scheduling Method offers significant advantages in improving construction efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, controlling schedules, reducing costs, enhancing quality, and strengthening risk management. These benefits help projects finish on time and within budget while improving overall construction quality,” Sami Ullah Muhammad explains. The system’s optimization of resource algorithms has overcome long-standing industry challenges, marking a significant step forward in intelligent management within the construction industry and representing a breakthrough innovation in project management.

Shortly after the technology’s public release, it was applied by a construction company in Shanghai, China. The company’s representative told the reporter, “In a public welfare project in Shanghai, using Mr. Sami Ullah Muhammad’s technology, the construction of the community cultural center and health service center was completed three and a half months ahead of schedule, and the overall construction period for the new primary school was shortened by 15.5%, with resource utilization efficiency improving by 20%. This not only greatly benefits local education, cultural, and health services but also contributes significantly to the region’s high-quality development!” Currently, there is only one school in the vicinity of Mr. Sami Ullah Muhammad’s project, which is overcrowded with students. The early completion of this project alleviates the pressure on nearby students, becoming a model project for the region in 2022. With ongoing promotion of the system, more engineering projects are expected to benefit from its powerful optimization capabilities, achieving more efficient and higher-quality construction management.

As an elite in the industry, Sami Ullah Muhammad leads many industry professionals and the entire construction sector forward with his exceptional expertise and innovative thinking. He accurately grasps industry transformation trends, explores cutting-edge technologies, and delves into new technologies for the intelligent development of enterprises and the industry. Today, Sami Ullah Muhammad has rapidly become a young leader in engineering project management, and we have reason to believe that this promising expert will undoubtedly contribute outstanding wisdom and strength to the development of global engineering project management in the future!

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, data transparency, security, and efficient processing are key to a company’s success. To meet these challenges, Gespros S.A. and smart logistics expert Ariel Beny Mvele Edima officially signed a cooperation agreement today, adopting the “Blockchain-Based Logistics Supply Chain Data Control Platform” developed by him, aiming to comprehensively enhance the company’s competitiveness in logistics supply chain management.

The cooperation between Gespros S.A. and Ariel Beny Mvele Edima began with a deep understanding of the needs of logistics supply chain management. Gespros S.A. is a professional logistics company that needs to handle a large amount of logistics data in daily operations. They gradually found that traditional database systems are insufficient in terms of data transparency and traceability. Additionally, the logistics supply chain involves a lot of sensitive data, including goods information, transaction records, and customer data. Existing data protection measures have been unable to fully prevent data leaks and tampering.

To solve these problems, Gespros S.A. decided to introduce the “Blockchain-Based Logistics Supply Chain Data Control Platform” developed by Ariel Beny Mvele Edima. This platform builds a distributed, decentralized network to achieve data sharing, transparency, and immutability across all links of the logistics supply chain. The platform integrates suppliers, manufacturers, carriers, distribution centers, and other participants, providing one-stop data control services for the entire supply chain. Through advanced blockchain technology, the platform ensures that all links of the logistics supply chain can record and update data in real-time and accurately. This distributed ledger design not only improves the speed and efficiency of data processing but also reduces the risk of data tampering or forgery through decentralization.

Alain BRIAN, the head of Gespros S.A., stated, “Our collaboration with Ariel Beny Mvele Edima will bring revolutionary changes to our operations. As an expert in the field of smart logistics, the Blockchain-Based Logistics Supply Chain Data Control Platform he developed will not only enhance our operational efficiency and data security but also significantly reduce our operational costs. We are very much looking forward to closely working with Mr. Ariel Beny Mvele Edima in the future to ensure that the platform’s technology remains at the forefront and is widely applied in our various business operations.”

This strategic cooperation will not only bring significant economic benefits and improvements in operational efficiency to the company but also set a benchmark for technological innovation and digital transformation in the industry. By continuously adopting and optimizing the Blockchain-Based Logistics Supply Chain Data Control Platform, Gespros S.A. will maintain a leading position in future market competition and achieve sustainable and steady development.