Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Biotechnology will be promoted in the science and technology development scheme of Việt Nam, contributing to socio-economic development, said Dr. Phan Ngọc Minh, Vice President of the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), at the nationwide biotechnology conference held on Friday in Hà Nội. In his opening speech, Minh stressed that for many years, the academy has focused investment to build up research capacity in many areas of biotechnology, including genetic technologies, plant cell engineering, DNA testing and stem cell research. Biotechnology is considered one of the three pillars of the fourth industrial revolution, alongside digital and physics breakthroughs, with profound implications on production processes and society as a whole, presenting challenges and opportunities alike for the development of nations, he added. Chu Hoàng Hà, director of the Việt Nam Institute for … [Read more...] about Biotechnology to be made a focus in science and technology development scheme: conference
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Winners of Press Awards in Science and Technology honored
Since the first launch of this special press award in science and technology in 2012, the Ministry of Science and Technology has received nearly 5,000 works in four different types and presented the award for 135 works / group works of hundreds of journalists, including 16 first, 25 second, 41 third, 47 consolation, and 6 sub prizes. The Science and Technology Press Awards 2017 has attracted the participation of major local as well as central newspapers, radio and television stations. Until December 31, 2017, there were more than 700 science and technology press entries in four categories of newspapers, electronic newspapers, radio, and television taking part in the 2017 contest. After careful evaluation, the organization board decided to present 4 First Prizes (worth VND25 million each – or $1,098), 4 Second Prizes (VND12 million each – or $527), 4 Third Prizes (VND7 million each – or $307), and 6 sub Prizes of Impressive Work (VND3 million each – or $132). … [Read more...] about Winners of Press Awards in Science and Technology honored
PM receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the current Vietnam visit by Lao Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute Boviengkham Vongdara for contributing to lifting ties between the two countries. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute Boviengkham Vongdara on May 14 - Photo: NDO During a reception in Hanoi on May 14, PM Phuc said during the 40th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee, both sides agreed on the 2018 cooperation programme and directed ministries and localities to realise it to achieve goals set by the two governments. He said Vietnam is paying attention to improving the capacity of science-technology staff and infrastructure for scientific studies, including basic and applied sciences in service of socio-economic development. The PM spoke highly of cooperation between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the … [Read more...] about PM receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology
Seminar seeks to promote science and technology in northern mountainous region
The Ministry of Science and Technology in coordination with the People's Committee of Lao Cai province held a seminar on developing science and technology in the Northern midland and mountainous region in the context of the fourth industrial revolution in Lao Cai province on May 10. Delegates visit a pavilion at the seminar which showcases products applying science and technology in production The event saw the presence of Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Phan Van Kiem, and representatives of 14 Northern midland and mountainous provinces. Delegates discussed and proposed solutions to successfully approach achievements from the fourth industrial revolution which can be applied to each province and the entire region in order to achieve socio-economic development objectives. Deputy Minister Tran Van Tung said that the Northern midlands and mountainous region faces more difficulties than … [Read more...] about Seminar seeks to promote science and technology in northern mountainous region
New science and technology business opened in HCMC
Hoang Linh Biotech Co., Ltd is a business to manufacture and sell products from the commercialization of scientific research and technology transfer. Their major merchandise is in the fields of growing, making, and processing mushrooms and cordyceps roberti. Statistics from the HCMC Department of Science and Technology show that until the second quarter of 2018, there have been nearly 50 companies in Ho Chi Minh City receiving the certificate of science and technology business. These companies will gain various benefits and be exempt from income tax during four years, pay a 50-percent-off income tax in nine years, and then pay a 10-percent income tax as long as the certificate is still valid.By BA TAN – Translated by Thanh Tam Tags: New business science and technology business opened Hoang Linh Biotech certificate … [Read more...] about New science and technology business opened in HCMC
Nha Trang to host exhibition and conference on science and technology for agricultural development
The organisers of the exhibition and conference "Science and Technology for Agricultural Development in the South Central Coast - Central Highlands in 2018" introduce the event at a meeting in HCM City last Saturday. — VNS Photo The exhibition and conference "Science and Technology for Agricultural Development in the South Central Coast - Central Highlands in 2018" will be held in Khanh Hoa Province’s Nha Trang city from June 28 to July 1. The programme will feature five main activities: an exhibition introducing agricultural products, and technology and equipment used in the agricultural sector; a conference on science and technology applications in agriculture; a programme to promote investment in technology and technology transfer; an agricultural extension programme; and a technology demonstration. The exhibition is expected to have 300-400 booths set up by businesses, co-operatives and farmers from more than 20 provinces and cities. Tran Xuan Dich, deputy director of … [Read more...] about Nha Trang to host exhibition and conference on science and technology for agricultural development
Work starts on new building at Hanoi University of Science
The building, named HT1, is located in Zone 4 of the HUS construction project, and is part of another project on building the new VNU headquarters in Hoa Lac. The HT1 construction is the first activity that the VNU has deployed since the university took over the VNU building project in Hoa Lac from the Ministry of Construction in January 2018. The five-storey building, dedicated to the Faculty of Mathematics, Mechanics and Informatics, has a total ground area of 14,330sq.m. It is being built at a total cost of VND 113.9 billion (US$ 5 million) and is scheduled to be finished in 2019. The HUS construction project, approved by the Construction Ministry in December 2014, is set to serve the training of 12,800 university students and 2,000 high school students. It covers 65.1ha of land and has a total investment capital of VND 3.1 trillion (US$ 136.5 million). It consists of nine zones, from Zone 1 to Zone 9, divided according to their functions. VNU Rector Nguyen Kim Son said the VNU is … [Read more...] about Work starts on new building at Hanoi University of Science
Budget for science and technology development goes to wrong addresses
While the budget for science and technology development remains modest, it has been divided to too many different units and different sectors. Budget for science and technology development goes to wrong addresses Where the money goes to? Prof Dr Le Du Phong, former President of the Hanoi Economics University, has pointed out that the current mechanism on budget allocation for science and technology development is unreasonable. The budget is compared with a cake which is divided into small pieces, which are then given to research institutes, universities and scientific researchers, following the principle that everyone can obtain a piece of the cake. The Hanoi University of Technology, for example, which is considered a big scientific research center in Vietnam, receives 17.5 billion dong a year for science projects. Meanwhile, the Vietnam Labor Union, which is not a scientific research unit at all, receives VND21 billion a year. The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry … [Read more...] about Budget for science and technology development goes to wrong addresses
Vietnam, Laos strengthen science and technology cooperation Most Recent News
NDO – A delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), led by its President - Prof. Chau Van Minh, is on a working visit to Laos from December 4-8, aimed at promoting cooperation in science and technology with the neighbouring country. On December 5, Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception for the VAST delegation in the capital city of Vientiane. The Lao PM highly praised the visit by the VAST in the context of the two sides’ Party, State and people are organising significant activities in the Lao-Vietnam and Vietnam-Lao Friendship Solidarity Year 2017. He also expressed his sincere thanks to the VAST for its support to the Ministry of Science and Technology of Laos and the Lao National Academy of Science (LNAS). PM Thongloun Sisoulith emphasised that in the current situation, the development of the LANS plays an important role in promoting local socio-economic development. The Lao leader proposed that the VAST should enhance the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos strengthen science and technology cooperation Most Recent News
Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology kicked off Most Recent News
NDO - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam attended the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (V-KIST) in Hanoi on November 21. This is the largest non-refundable project provided for Vietnam from the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) with the aim of fostering science and technology cooperation between the two countries and the development requirements from Vietnam. The V-KIST will be built at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park based on the success of the KIST model in RoK which is expected to become a technology and solution supplier for enterprises in Vietnam. The institute is also expected to bring about a friendly environment and favourable conditions for research work and researchers. V-KIST will also develop an open research network to promote cooperation of experts and scientists who are working at institutes, universities and corporations in order to boost the commercialisation of researched products. Addressing the ceremony, Deputy PM Dam said … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology kicked off Most Recent News