PANO - The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union kick-started the Science and Technology Awards for Youths - Golden Ball 2016 at a press conference on August 30 in Hanoi. The annual award aims to honor young talents in the national construction and development cause, encourage youths to continue studying and applying the advances of science and technologies into production and all other aspects of life, contributing to promoting the nation's industrialization, modernization and international integration while maintaining political stability and security, and social safety. The jury will select 10 excellent youngsters in the five science and technology fields, including information technology (IT), medicine, biology, environment, and new materials, for this year's awards. All entries should be sent to the organizing board before October 15, 2016. Huu Duc … [Read more...] about Science – technology awards launched in Hanoi
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Vietnam’s most impressive science-technology events in 2014
The successful production of first rotavirus vaccine (Rotavin) against diarrhea were elected as one of the nine impressive science and technology events of Vietnam in 2014, which were announced during a recent programme jointly held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Vietnam Television in Hanoi. The success made Vietnam one of the first four countries in the world that can produce the vaccine, which is expected to protect millions of children against diarrhea. Currently, Vietnam is producing 300,000 doses per year. The figure is expected to be expanded to 1.6 million doses annually in 2016. The other events, which are in various fields including basic science, applied science, manufacturing and mechanics, medicine, agricultural science and high technology, were honoured for their outstanding significance as great foundations for science and technology sector’s growth in the future. Those included the first successful pancreatic-kidney operation on a … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s most impressive science-technology events in 2014
Russia, Vietnam to hold science technology forum
The event is part of the Vietnam International Industrial Fair 2014 (VIIF), which will take place at the Giang Vo Exhibition Center in Hanoi from October 21-24. It aims to introduce cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Russia in the field of science and technology, as well as measures for education reform. Speaking at an October 17 press briefing, Nguyen Danh Thuan, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Exhibition Centre, said the coming VIIF will highlight fruitful bilateral economic and education cooperation and create a good chance for both sides to share experience and strengthen ties. VIFF is one of the biggest industrial fairs in Vietnam, which creates opportunities for businesses to promote investment and trade exchange particularly in the industrial sector, between Vietnam and other countries across the world. On display are the latest processing technologies, equipment and spare parts for production, transport means, medicines, garment and textiles, and other consumer … [Read more...] about Russia, Vietnam to hold science technology forum
Science, technology boosted for industrialization, modernization
VGP - Developing science and technology is top prioritized national policies, so science and technology should be further boosted to act as "a foundation and driving force for industrialization and modernization," Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng said on Sunday. Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng made the statement when attending the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST). He asked the ministry to perfect the national strategy on scientific and technological development soon. Accordingly, it is necessary to intensify investment in scientific and technological development, train human resources, honor and give special treatment to talented scientists, perfect and develop the technological market, deepen scientific research, boost up economic restructuring through using scientific and technological advances, and further apply technology in all sectors to enhance competitiveness of products and services. The Government leader also emphasized the need to … [Read more...] about Science, technology boosted for industrialization, modernization
American Professor Honored By Ministry Of Science, Technology
Prof. Dr. Judith Ladinsky on Wednesday received a medal for the cause of science and technology from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in Ha Noi. The ministry held a ceremony to present Prof. Dr. Judith Ladinsky, an American citizen, in recognition for nearly 30 years of work to develop science and technology cooperation between the people of Viet Nam and the United States. Dr. Ladinsky lifetime achievements include expanding primary health care and economic education throughout Viet Nam, administering 1,800 TOEFL exams for Vietnamese students interested in studying abroad, and medical technology transfer and training in surgery, eye care, mammograms and nanotechnology. She has conducted extensive research on a variety of health care topics in Viet Nam, most recently on malaria, diabetes and Japanese encephalitis. Dr. Ladinsky has received a total of five medals from the President of Viet Nam, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Health, the … [Read more...] about American Professor Honored By Ministry Of Science, Technology