Philanthropist who funded a prestigious yearly scientific prize

The VinFuture Prize consists of four prestigious awards presented each year (Source: Vingroup) Hanoi (VNA) – A total of 1,389 nominations for the 2023 VinFuture Prize were submitted via the nomination portal for the third award season that officially concluded on May 15. The number of nominating partners has more than quadrupled compared to the first-year Prize; and 20% of this year's nominating partners are among the world's top 2% most-cited researchers. The 2023 VinFuture Prize's nominations come from respected scientists and organisations from 90 countries and territories across six continents. Leading in the number of nominators are scientists from the Americas with 30.3%, followed by Asia (28.6%), Africa (9.5%), and Oceania (6.8%). Europe has shown impressive growth, with 24.8% of the nominating partners - 1.5 times higher than last year. This year's nominating partners are from renowned universities and research institutes such as Harvard (the US), Stanford (the US), … [Read more...] about 1,389 nominations for Vinfuture Prize’s third season

The movie received a five-minute standing ovation after its Cannes premiere on May 24 and received acclaim from international critics . It tells the story of Thien, who takes his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after she dies in an accident and takes care of his newly orphaned nephew. Vietnamese director Pham Thien An receives the Camera d'Or award at Cannes 2023 with his debut feature "Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang." Photo by AFP The film was praised by critics. "[The film is] a spiritual wander through rural Vietnam makes for a transfixing debut," wrote Variety . IndieWire gave the film a B+, saying An "has certainly found his own divine calling with filmmaking." Screendaily ’s review said "There is also a great sense of flow in the camera movement, focusing on key moments but often prowling, tracking and traveling at speed as the action requires. There is an assured sense of a director in command of his storytelling." Screendaily also pointed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film wins major prize at Cannes

"Dance of Light" work designed by Cao Thi Huyen wins the silver award in the floral design category at  the Chelsea Flower Show 2023 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Designer Cao Thi Huyen (Rose Cao), a Serbian ov erseas Vietnamese, has become the first Vietnamese to win a prize at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023 , the world's most prestigious annual flower exhibition hosted by the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Huyen won the silver award in the floral design category with the work "Dance of Light". She said that her design shows the image of a flame, using a variety of flowers in purple and yellow tones to create natural light shining on the flower lamp post. The design does not use plastic according to the show criteria towards developing sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture. This year's exhibition showcases more than 100 garden and flower designs and 270 booths showcasing horticultural products. It’s expected to welcome 200,000 visitors. Held … [Read more...] about First OV wins high prize at world’s most prestigious floral competition​

Huyen won the silver award in the floral design category with the work "Dance of Light." She said that her design shows the image of a flame, using a variety of flowers in purple and yellow tones to create natural light shining on the flower lamp post. The design does not use plastic according to the show criteria towards developing sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture. Taking place from May 23-27 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the event brings together nearly 300 leading U.K. and international companies, garden and florist designers. This year's exhibition showcases more than 100 garden and flower designs and 270 booths showcasing horticultural products. It’s expected to welcome 200,000 visitors. Held annually since 1913, Chelsea Flower Show is the U.K.'s most prestigious flower exhibition, considered a "fashion exhibition" and "world cup" by international gardeners. Garden enthusiasts will be gearing up for the world’s greatest flower shows which … [Read more...] about First OV wins high prize at world’s most prestigious floral competition

The winning project on pharmacological effects on the central nervous system of Litsea cubeba fruit and leaf essential oils based on pharmacological network in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO) category was developed by Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and Nguyen Binh Giang from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Another project, a quadruped robot model used to assist search and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas by Le Minh Duc and Le Nguyen Trung Kien from Le Hong Phong High School for Gifted Students in Ho Chi Minh City earned a Special Awards presented by the U.S. Agency for International Development. REGENERON ISEF 2023’s organizing board highly valued Vietnam's extensive promotion of scientific research and the organization of an annual science and engineering competition for high school students, saying that these are an important foundation to gradually improve the quality of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students win prizes at int’l science and engineering fair

A corner of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi stands ready to coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology to pilot policies on innovation and science and technology development, thus turning the capital city into a hub of science, technology and innovation in the country, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong has stated. According to Phong, the 17th-tenure municipal Party Committee's Programme 07-CTr/TU on promoting the development of science, technology, and innovation in the city during the 2021-2025 period has contributed to creating a positive transformation from awareness to action among agencies and sectors for science and technology issues. Scientific and technological research activities under the programme are increasingly aligned with the real demand and requirements of various industries and businesses, contributing to serving production and business development and promoting socio-economic growth in the capital city, he … [Read more...] about Hanoi aims to be national hub of technology transfer, development

The reality TV show Top Chef Vietnam 2023 was officially launched on May 22 in Ho Chi Minh City aiming to introduce Vietnamese cuisine to a global audience. The main judge of Top Chef Vietnam 2023, Alain Nguyen, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Chefs Association Le Hanh, CEO of TVHUB Joint Stock Company, emphasised that the programme has been a huge success in more than 24 countries over the past decade, and the Vietnamese version is expected to bring unique Vietnamese culinary culture to the world. The winner of the show will receive a prize worth VND 300 million, get a scholarship at a prestigious culinary school, and represent Vietnam in a number of international cuisine competitions. As the main judge of Top Chef Vietnam 2023, Alain Nguyen, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Chefs Association, said that this year's version is looking for chefs who have a deep understanding of the value of Vietnamese ingredients, particularly its rich and diverse … [Read more...] about Top Chef Vietnam 2023 launched

Do Van Su, deputy director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment Last week, Do Van Su, deputy director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, said the quality and quantity of foreign-headed projects have improved in recent years. “Although the number of large-scale projects has decreased due to the impact of many factors, the quantity of projects overall sees an average increase of 16-19 per cent per year. The average capital of projects is $16 million,” he said. Statistics published by Su’s agency showed that in the first four months of 2023, Vietnam attracted 750 newly registered projects, 386 added-capital projects, and 1,044 paid-in capital, signifying increases of 65.2, 19.5, and 1.8 per cent on-year, respectively. The results are deemed positive in the context that global foreign investment capital inflow is forecasted to dip this year. In addition, these positive … [Read more...] about Quality and quantity advances sought

Judges and chefs talk about Vietnamese cuisine at the launching ceremony of the Top Chef Vietnam – Culinary Master 2023. — Photo Courtesy Top Chef Vietnam Season three of the reality show, Top Chef Viet Nam – Culinary Master 2023, with the theme of “Making a Mark for Vietnamese Cuisine on the World’s Table” will broadcast every Monday night on VTV3 channel starting from June 12, 2023. Organised by TVHub company, in collaboration with the Production Committee of VTV3 entertainment programmes, the show aims to find culinary talents and promote the integration and international reach of Vietnamese cuisine. At Top Chef Vietnam 2023, 16 professional chefs will participate in challenges that demonstrate their top skills and creativity in creating delicious dishes with the unique qualities ​​of Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the taste buds of the judging panel. Other criteria for evaluation include exquisite flavours, cooking techniques, creative thinking, artistic presentation, … [Read more...] about Reality show seeking culinary talents starts in June

Dai Nai Primary and Secondary School were the recipients of 100 scholarships worth $2,130 The Charity Scholarship Award Ceremony was held by VIR in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces on May 18-19, and was part of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Planning and Investment's (MPI) annual working trip to Ho Chi Minh's hometown. In Nghe An, 100 scholarships worth $4,250 were awarded to disadvantaged students in Nam Dan district and 50 scholarships were handed out in Hung Nguyen district. Also at the ceremony, Exness contributed $12,800 towards the renovation and enhancement of Hung Thai Nghia Secondary School. In Ha Tinh city, Dai Nai Primary and Secondary School were the recipients of 100 scholarships worth $2,130. Additionally, Tien Phong Trading Construction Investment and Thaihoa Group extended a gift of $1,275 to Dai Nai People's Committee. In Huong Khe of Ha Tinh province, VIR awarded 140 scholarships valued at $3,000 to underprivileged students, aiming to provide them … [Read more...] about Underprivileged students supported in Ha Tinh and Nghe An