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Vietnamese professor honoured with UK’s Thomas Graham Prize 2023

Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, a Vietnamese lecturer at University College London in the UK, has been honoured with the prestigious Thomas Graham Prize 2023 by the Royal Society of Chemical (RSC) - the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) consortium.

National Innovation Centre's new establishment to be inaugurated in October

The National Innovation Centre (NIC)'s new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi will be officially inaugurated in October this year, heard a press conference on August 15.

Scientist puts aloeswood tree into CT scan for research, multimedia project

In Ha Tinh province, an aloeswood tree (Aquilaria crassna) was into a CT scan machine to look at the inner structure of the tree and the mechanism of aloeswood formation.

Vietnamese scientist among finalists for ASEAN-US science prize for women

The list of 12 finalists for the 2023 Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women was announced on July 10.

Vietnamese named in World top scientist list

Prof. Tran Dang Xuan at Japan’s Hiroshima University has been listed among the world’s top scientists by Research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.

Mechanism needed to encourage investment in sci-tech sector: top legislator

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has emphasised the need to build mechanisms and policies to encourage firms’ investment in science and technology and promote the connection with domestic and foreign sci-tech research organisations and overseas investors.

Vietnamese female scientist honoured with King of Thailand Awards

Vietnamese scientist Ngo Thi Thuy Huong and her colleagues at Phenikaa University were recently honoured with the King of Thailand Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of Vetiver phytoremediation technology.

Vietnam discovers 158 new species during 2021-2022

Vietnam discovered 158 new species during 2021-2022, according to a report recently released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Female professor pushes boundaries, blazes new trails

When there is enough love and passion, there will be no limit for women in doing scientific research, said Professor, Dr of Chemistry Le Minh Thang, who has spent two decades teaching and studying petrochemical technology.

NASA astronauts to take part in first Vietnam Space Week

Vietnam Space Week will be held in Hậu Giang and Bình Định provinces and HCM City from June 5 to 9.

Vietnam NASA Space Week takes shape on the horizon

The first-ever Vietnam NASA Space Week will be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hau Giang and Binh Dinh provinces in the South from June 5-9, heard a press conference on May 29.

Vietnam promote application of AI in hydrometeorology

Applying artificial intelligence in the hydro-meteorological sector is essential, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh.

Two Vietnamese scientists receive awards of FAO, IAEA

Two Vietnamese scientists received awards by the FAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for their work in plant mutation breeding.

Vietnam has highest rate of new digital service consumers in SEA

Vietnam had the highest rate of new digital service consumers in the Southeast Asia region last year, it was reported at the recent World Mobile Broadband & ICT 2021 conference in Hanoi.

Abnormally tall 11-year-old boy diagnosed with Marfan syndrome

An 11-year-old boy from Thanh Hoa province was taken recently to E Hospital in Hanoi because his family was concerned about his abnormal height and long fingers and toes, as well as a protruding chest.

Over 5,100 cyber-attacks hit Vietnam in 2020

As many as 5,168 cyber-attacks were recorded on information systems in Vietnam in 2020, a year-on-year decline of 0.15 percent, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

A nod to the history of IT in Vietnam

A 25sq.m room in a busy residential area in Hanoi owned by a 70-something researcher serves as a museum offering a close look at the history of information technology (IT) in Vietnam.

Why does YouTube tolerate 'unhealthy' videos?

NTN Vlogs and Hung Vlog are just a very small part of the big community of content producers who are making money for YouTube every day.

Digital government: Vietnam’s national focus strategy

The ITU Digital World 2020 conference, to open on October 20 in Hanoi, will gather representatives from many countries.

Vietnam shifts from outsourcing to making its own products

With a focus on becoming the best place for technology firms, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) said Vietnam will shift from doing outsourcing to making its own products.