Sci-Tech

Vietnam, Russia increase technology cooperation

Russia wants to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in economics, defence, education, science and technology, a Russian official said on April 22.
Russia wants to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in economics,defence, education, science and technology, a Russian official said onApril 22.

Strozaeva Lubov Viktorovna, who isleading a Russian delegation on a visit to Vietnam from April 21-26,made the statement at a press conference at the Russian Centre ofScience and Culture in Hanoi .

Viktorovna, who isalso Director of the “portrait of technological innovation in Russia” project, emphasised the prospect for cooperation in technologybetween the two countries.

According to Pankov DmitriVladimirovich, editor-in-chief of The portrait of technologicalinnovation in Russia, the project aims to provide information andsupport the development of business cooperation Vietnam and Russiain advanced technology, apply the best technology practice inVietnamese factories, and expand integration and cooperation amongbusiness circles involved in technology reform.

The Russiandelegation is scheduled to have working sessions with representatives ofthe National Assembly, the ministries of Industry and Trade,Agriculture and Rural Development, and Construction, and the VietnamUnion of Science and Technology Associations.-VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

See more

Ransomware attacks have caused significant damage to domestic businesses. (Photo: NCA)

Few Vietnamese firms ready for cyber threats

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, experts warn that Vietnam's public and private sectors must act swiftly to close the readiness gap. Effective cybersecurity will be essential not only for protecting digital infrastructure but also for safeguarding the long-term development of the country’s digital economy.

Members of the network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts (VietNuc) pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA)

Network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts makes debut

The network currently brings together nearly 100 scientists and experts working at key institutions in this sector such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), EDF, Framatome, ANDRA, CEA, and many other leading organisations. They have directly participated in the design and construction of numerous EPR nuclear power plants, including Olkiluoto 3 (Finland), Flamanville 3 (France), and Taishan 1&2 (China).

Lawmakers vote to adopt the resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for private sector development on May 17. (Photo: VNA)

NA adopts resolution in support of private sector

According to the resolution, each enterprise, household business, or individual business must not be inspected more than once a year, except in cases where clear signs of violations are found.