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Smart cities in Vietnam: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth

The Vietnam-Asia Smart Cities Summit 2024 highlights strategies for digital transformation and sustainable urban development, drawing lessons from global successes.

CMC’s Open AI Ecosystem steals the show at Techfest Vietnam 2024

The CMC AI Camera and AI Box were among the standout technologies at Techfest Vietnam 2024, emphasizing Vietnam’s growing innovation ecosystem.

RoK strengthens technology transfer, connectivity with Vietnam

The Korea-Vietnam Global Technology Transfer initiative supports Korean SMEs in exporting suitable technologies to Vietnamese companies.

TECHFEST 2024 crowns winners for innovation in healthcare, sustainability

The TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition announced its winners on November 26 in Hai Phong city, with the top teams recognised for their innovative solutions in healthcare and sustainable green development.

Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

The fourth International Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences is taking place in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from November 26-29, bringing together nearly 130 prominent experts from around the world.

Vietnamese professor elected to World Academy of Sciences

Major General, Professor, Doctor of Science, and People’s Doctor Nguyen The Hoang, deputy director of the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi, has been elected as a full member of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

Vietnam claims 19 prizes at International Robothon 2024

The Vietnamese team won a total of 19 prizes at the International Robothon 2024 competition held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 24.

First Vietnamese scientist named at UK’s TechWomen 100 Awards

With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards.

Vietnam: A global magnet for scientific talent

Vietnam has rapidly established itself as a premier destination for scientific talent worldwide, driven by a robust policy framework aimed at nurturing talent and cultivating a skilled workforce for sustainable development.

World Bank highlights Vietnam’s potential as a global tech leader

Vietnam is on the cusp of becoming Asia’s new tech hub, driven by its booming semiconductor industry, young workforce, and strong economic growth.

How solar energy is transforming traditional fish sauce production in Vietnam

Le Van Loi, a fourth-generation fish sauce maker, is revolutionizing his family’s traditional craft with solar energy technology, significantly reducing production time and labor.

Vietnam emerges as key production hub for SpaceX's starlink components

Driven by SpaceX’s demand for resilient supply chains, Vietnamese factories are now producing crucial components for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet project.

Vietnam’s strategy to harness talent for national advancement

The next chapter of Vietnam’s development story is focused on unlocking the potential of its human capital, fostering innovation, and creating mechanisms to retain and attract top talent.

Rare Taurid meteors dazzle Vietnamese skies tonight

In November, skywatchers are in for a spectacular treat with two rare fireball meteor showers: the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids.

The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in Vietnam

Local sky-watchers will have the chance to see the Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in Vietnam.

App developers have many opportunities to further grow: forum

Balancing user experience with revenue generation is a common hurdle for app developers, with challenges such as ad fatigue, user churn, and app quality maintenance affecting user engagement and revenue levels.

Three young technology pioneers receive prestigious Golden Globe Award

Three young Vietnamese researchers receive the 2024 Golden Globe Award for groundbreaking advancements in IoT, security, and telecommunications.

VN professor speaks out after papers withdrawn by Elsevier’s Fuel Journal

Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan expressed his heartbreak over the withdrawal, emphasizing the need for fairness in how publishers treat authors.

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

The strategy targets to ensure Vietnam is capable of mastering and applying blockchain technology in all socio-economic fields, realising the goal of becoming a stable and prosperous digital nation.

Archaeologists reveal significant bronze age discoveries at Vuon Chuoi

Excavations at the Vuon Chuoi site have revealed a pre-Dong Son era settlement, shedding light on the organized society that once existed in Northern Vietnam.