Việt Nam steps up coronavirus prevention

Ministries and sectors in Việt Nam are stepping measures to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 130 people since it was first detected in China’s Wuhan Province.

Female scientist interested in rice varieties

Dr. Phạm Thị Thu Hà is one of three Vietnamese scientists to receive L’Oreal – UNESCO for Women in Science Awards for her achievements and contributions to the community. Hà, who is deputy director of the Institute for Genetics and Breeding under the Tôn Đức Thắng University, successfully create the OM600 rice variety through cross-breeding. The rice variety was recognised as the national variety in 2011 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Hà talks to Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper about her work.

University research team makes rechargeable batteries out of rice husks

A team of researchers and students at the HCM City University of Science - Việt Nam National University - Ho Chi Minh City have succeeded at making a prototype lithium-ion rechargeable battery from rice husks, a common agricultural waste in Việt Nam, especially in the Mekong Delta.

Students create 'magic spoon' for the elderly

Drawing on their passion for technology and programming, two students from Việt Nam National University have succeeded in creating a ‘Magic Spoon’ which can help people with tremors or Parkinson’s disease.

Young captain takes on important duty

Captain Nguyễn Quang Sáng of the Air Defence-Air Force will never forget the first time he accompanied a high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of National Defence to Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago to present Tết (Lunar New Year) gifts to soldiers and people there.

Young at heart

We are all a little young at heart, right? Special class are being held in HCM City to help preserve traditional values for the youngsters of today. And its not just the kids who are having fun and learning.

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