Fighting disease in war and peace

Most people in their 80s are retired and enjoying days of leisure with their family or pursuing interests and hobbies, but Huỳnh Thị Phương Liên, a professor and researcher at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE),ý is still deeply involved in researching and recording materials for vaccinations.

Marine science, technology key for sustainable development

The marine economy has become key to Việt Nam's economic structure and exploitation of the country's seas and islands has created a new driving force for development amid deep international integration, experts have said.

Strategy issued for space science-technology development, application

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has signed off a strategy for the development and application of space science and technology by 2030.

VinFuture Prize calls for nominations VinFuture Foundation announced its first prize’s nomination criteria which put the impact on millions of people in the past or next ten years at the core on Wenesday.

VinFuture to announce nomination criteria and officially launch the call for nominations VinFuture to announce nomination criteria and officially launch the call for nominations

Vietnamese scholars win US scientific research awards Việt Nam has earned three awards in the latest round of the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER), an international programme that funds scientists and engineers in developing countries who partner with US government-funded researchers to address global development challenges. 

Electricty dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure The National Load Dispatch Center (A0) has asked Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to equip it with better infrastructure for the operation of a future wholesale and retail electricity market with more renewable energy resources.

Việt Nam vows to strengthen climate adaptation efforts, needs US$35 billion this decade Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has delivered an important message to the Climate Adaptation Summit which took place virtually on January 25 and 26.

Scientist helps farmers profit from medicinal mushrooms A scientist in southern Việt Nam has used her unique skills to help enrich local farmers.

Livestock industry targets production growth of 6 per cent Việt Nam’s livestock industry hopes to increase its average production growth rate in 2021 by 5-6 per cent, according to the Department of Livestock Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.