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Vietnam, Japan cooperate for high-yield cassava

24/05/2013 | 21:22:00

Vietnamese and Japanese scientists have agreed to study genetically modified cassava to produce a high-yield variety, helping reduce soil erosion or depletion in cassava-growing areas.

Experts urge new weather approach

Experts urged Vietnam to renew its weather forecasting technology in order to improve its effectiveness in predicting extreme weather phenomena, at a meeting held in the capital on May 21.

Vietnam hosts World Electronics Forum

The 18th Annual World Electronics Forum (WEF 18) kicked off in Hanoi on May 14, drawing the participation of the world’s leading electronics industries, including the US , India , Japan , the Republic of Korea , China and Israel .

Vietnam, France institutes team up in IT training

24/05/2013 | 21:59:32

A framework agreement on research and education cooperation in information technology (IT) and communications was signed among Vietnamese and French research institutes and universities on May 24.

Vietnam, France increase cooperation in science

21/05/2013 | 20:41:11

The President of the French Institute of Research for Development (IRD) Michel Laurent will pay a working visit to Vietnam from May 22-24, as part of activities to intensify bilateral scientific cooperation.

Singapore’s students study to purify water in Vietnam

18/05/2013 | 16:31:43

Two students of the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have developed a low-cost water filtration cartridge to help with the shortage of clean water in Vietnam’s rural areas, according to Singapore’s online Today newspaper.

Hue plans to build science-technology centre

16/05/2013 | 11:26:18

The Thua Thien - Hue provincial People's Committee has approved a plan to build a science-technology centre, aiming to turn the province into one of national science-technology centres.

APEC selects Da Nang to implement low-carbon model

16/05/2013 | 11:23:27

Ngu Hanh Son district in the central city of Da Nang has been chosen to implement an APEC low-carbon model town project with a view to expanding it to districts and cities throughout the country and the world.

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NA approves new Finance Minister
The NA has approved PM’s proposal to appoint Dinh Tien Dung as new Finance Minister.

NA allows finance minister to leave office
The NA approved the PM's proposal to allow Vuong Dinh Hue to leave his post as Finance Minister.

Bells cast as gifts to pagodas on Truong Sa
Work started on casting of three bells which will be presented to three pagodas on Truong Sa archipelago.

Rice export surpasses 1 billion USD
Vietnam has so far this year exported 2.38 million tonnes of rice for 1.038 billion USD.

Nick Vujicic inspires Vietnam’s audiences
Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, delivered a talk in HCM City on May 22.

Mass wedding for 100 worker couples
A mass wedding ceremony for 100 worker couples will be held in HCM City on September 2.

Vietnam wants to boost ties with Australia
Vietnam and Australia should work harder to lift their bilateral ties to a new height.

Nutritious food sector has growth spurt
Despite the continued economic slowdown, nutrition industry saw robust growth in the last 12 months.