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Agriculture students succeed in planting grass to absorb toxins in the soil

A group of students from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture have successfully tested growing a type of grass that can effectively absorb toxins from fertilisers and pesticides that pollute soil and water.

Cao Bang builds ’scenario’ for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang's authority announced it has built a detailed 'scenario' for hosting the 8th symposium of the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) so that it will take place on time in September.

19 Vietnamese scientists named in world rankings by research.com

The website Research.com recently announced its rankings of global scientists who recorded excellent achievements in scientific publications in 2024, with 19 Vietnamese nationals featured.

Rate of using AI to work in Vietnam is higher than world's average: Microsoft

A survey of 31,000 workers from 31 countries, including VN, showed that the rate of using Generative AI in the workplace has nearly doubled in the past six months.

Patents are important factor in VN's science and technology strategy

The number of patent applications, especially through the PCT (patent cooperation treaty), is an important factor that can assess the development of countries.

VN considers training schemes to produce labor force for new technologies

In order to have workforce for the semiconductor industry, AI and blockhain, Vietnam needs shorter-term training, experts say.

Vietnam’s businesses slow in using new technologies

Vietnam has many firms that provide smart technology solutions such as AI and blockchain to the world market, but many Vietnamese enterprises are not using the technologies.

New species found in Con Dao, Tho Chu islands

The coastal areas in Con Dao and Tho Chu islands are habitats of many plant and animal species, including benthic invertebrates.

Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park to be developed into green tech district

Hoa Lac in the future will be a green technology district, an urban center in the western part of Hanoi, with a total area of 251 square kilometers and population of 1.2 million by 2045.

First provincial biodiversity museum launched in Quang Nam

The first-ever provincial-level biodiversity museum was launched in the central province of Quang Nam on May 15, introducing more than 3,700 photos and 1,200 specimens of flora and fauna found in the locality.

Physic, environmental scientists granted Ta Quang Buu Awards 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh handed over the Ta Quang Buu Awards 2024 to two scientists in recognition of their studies in physics and environment at a ceremony on May 15.

Sci-tech achievements contribute to the nation's sustainable development

Over the past 65 years, achievements in science and technology and innovation have left historical marks in many key industries and fields of the country, becoming the foundation and driving force for sustainable development. stabilize the country.

One million people to receive medical screening through AI platform

About 100,000 others nationwide will be provided with direct medical consultations and check-ups during the programme from May to October this year, which is expected to be engaged by 20,000 young doctors.

MIC promotes cooperation for AI, semiconductor development

Vietnam is penning a strategy to develop the semiconductor industry until 2030 with a vision to 2045, envisioning to become a centre for the semiconductor chip industry by 2030 with operation in design, packaging and testing.

Vietnam creates favourable environment for innovation development

Over the past time, Vietnam's innovation activities have achieved many remarkable results.

Vietnamese mathematician wins Dénes König Prize 2024

Vietnamese mathematician Dr Pham Tuan Huy, a visiting clay scholar and Stanford Science fellow, has been awarded the Dénes König Prize for 2024 by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

Saigon Hi-Tech Park seeks to commercialize research results

HCM City’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) is collaborating with many enterprises to commercialise technological research results of its Research and Development Center.

VN vows to compete with global chip/semiconductor powerhouses

Vietnam will be a must-visit destination for chips and semiconductors by 2030, Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of FPT University, predicted.

Japanese leaders hold further talks to make North Hanoi Smart City a reality

Japanese government agencies have held meetings with leaders of a consortium between Vietnam’s BRG Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to push progress on the North Hanoi Smart City project.

Nha Toi Quan aspires to be global IT service developer

Ten years ago, at Nha Toi Quan (My Home Restaurant), a restaurant in Hanoi, five IT engineers gathered together and talked about plans to set themselves up in business.