Sci-Tech

Climate change, the poor suffer the most!
08/06/2009 05:00
Dr. Le Anh Tuan, the Institute for Research of Climate Change’s office chief, shared information about the consequences of climate change with VietNamNet on the occasion of World Environment Day 2009. Government seeks solutions to climate-change...
Ministries move to clean-up VN
07/06/2009 05:00
A worker sprays disinfectant on rubbish in Lac Ve Commune, Tien Du District, in the northern province of Bac Ninh. Garbage collection and disposal are facing a crisis. VietNamNet Bridge - The collection and disposal of household rubbish in rural areas...
More autonomy for sci-tech institutions, higher incomes for scientists
05/06/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The government’s Decree 115 helps refresh scientific research institutions and raises incomes of scientists. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan talked about this. Could you brief us on the results of...
Climate change program gets $111 million outlay
05/06/2009 05:00
The Government announced it is earmarking VND1.96 trillion (US$111 million) for measures to cope with climate change at a workshop held in Hai Phong on June 4. The Government announced it is earmarking VND1.96 trillion (US$111 million) for measures to...
Environmental meeting marks World Oceans Day
05/06/2009 05:00
Vietnam held a meeting in the northern city of Hai Phong yesterday to mark World Environmental Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8), both focusing on climate change. Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan called on the whole society to join together to cope...
Scientists make efficient fuel from plastic scraps, rice husks
04/06/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Two scientists at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology have invented a new kind of fuel made from waste plastic and rice husks. The fuel, which comes in the form of compressed nuggets, does not produce any toxic gas yet is...
Century’s longest solar eclipse to come on July 22
04/06/2009 05:00
The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century will take place on July 22. From almost everywhere in Vietnam people will be able to see a partial eclipse. The best locations for observation are Ha Giang province, Hanoi, HCM City and Can Tho. The...