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Meteor shower to light up Vietnamese skies tonight

Vietnamese astronomy lovers will have the chance to watch the Lyrids meteor shower as it reaches its peak between nightfall and dawn from April 22 to April 23 (local time).

Decree to facilitate science, technology activities

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is drafting a Government decree that will revise and supplement some articles of the 2014 document on investment and financial mechanisms for scientific and technological activities.

Female scientist dedicated to marine toxin research

As a Vietnamese pioneer in researching marine toxins – a challenging research area – she initially faced many difficulties in approaching and developing research methods.

Engineer invents a machine treating waste into organic fertiliser

From seemingly useless piles of organic waste, through the talented invention of mechanical engineer Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, they are turned into microbial organic fertiliser, contributing to environmental protection.

Vietnamese patents average growth rate nears 10% a year in the last decade

Last year, the number of applications filed by Vietnamese entities increased to 991, while those filed by foreign entities rose to 8,469.

Lang Son geopark proposed for UNESCO global recognition

The People's Committee of Lang Son Province is preparing a dossier of the Lang Son geopark area to submit to UNESCO for global recognition.

Vietnamese chemist’s journey: from academic excellence to national dedication

At the pinnacle of her career, with 15 patents in the field of materials processing for a major steel group, she decisively returned to Việt Nam.

VN advances in sci-tech application in vaccine, medical production

Vietnam has accomplished numerous achievements in scientific research and technology application in the production of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medicinal herbs, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong has announced.

VN software engineers need 3 months to shift to making chips

With a new approach, Vietnamese software engineers need three months of training to shift to making chips, rather than an 18-month transition, according to Truong Gia Binh, Vinasa's (Vietnam Software and IT Services) chair of its founding council.

Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024 announced

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the National Innovation Centre and US tech giant Meta Group announced the Vietnam Innovation Challenge (VIC) 2024 in Hanoi on March 18.

Young reseachers succeed in applying research findings to real life

Two researchers in the central province of Quảng Nam have applied their research findings to address real life issues.

PM calls for close sci-tech cooperation between Vietnam, Australia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia in Canberra on March 8 as part his official trip to the country.

Deputy PM, foreign scientists discusses environmental initiatives

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on March 7 received foreign scientists who recently participated in the 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management (ICEPORM 2024).

Deputy PM honours female scientists with Kovalevskaia Award 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 7 to honour outstanding female intellectuals and present the Kovalevskaia Award 2023 to two female scientists, on the occasion of the 114th International Women's Day (March 8).

Young Vietnamese scientists apply research to solve real life problems

As one of 20 youths shortlisted for the Vietnamese Outstanding Young Face Award 2023, Dr. Ha Huy Hieu, VinUni University, is well known for medical inventions that help solve medical and technological problems and challenges in Vietnam.

Vietnam needs generative AI of its own

Large language models (LLM) of generative AI are currently all in English. Countries need to develop generative AI in their languages to align with their recognition and culture.

HCM City authorities listen to people’s opinions via social media

Socialbeat, the social media listening software, was launched by the HCM City Department of Information and Communications on February 27. The AI-integrated software processes more than one billion pieces of information each day.

Vietnam looks to woo global tech giants

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the need to adopt appropriate strategies to attract and retain investments given the growing interest in Vietnam of global technology giants.

Students and teachers find medicine to cure cancer from frogs

Recently, a group of students and teachers in Lang Son Province’s Loc Binh District found a medicinal source from a special fragrant frog which can replace antibiotics and support cancer treatment after 9-10 months of studies.

Vietnam establishes strategic relations with semiconductor powerhouses

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung says that Vietnam has strategic relations with semiconductor powerhouses.