Sci-Tech

Wild animals become delicious cuisines
25/03/2009 05:00
According to statistics, around 3,000 tons of wild animal meat are consumed and exported via the border with China annually, but experts said that this figure is just the tip of the iceberg. The Education for Nature (ENV) said that in recent years,...
One more province joins Earth Hour
24/03/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Khanh Hoa has registered to take part in the Earth Hour campaign. Accordingly, one town in each district in Khanh Hoa and the central wards in Cam Ranh Town and Nha Trang City will be chosen for the...
Central Highlands facing drought, say forecasters
24/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) Hydrography and Meteorology Centre have reported that a number of major rivers and lakes in regional provinces have gradually become dry, seriously damaging agricultural production. Alerts have been posted...
Quang Binh: Largest group of Siki gibbon discovered
23/03/2009 05:00
The Scientific and Rescue Centre of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, in the central province of Quang Binh, on March 23, announced its discovery of 41 groups of Siki gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys siki), the biggest Siki gibbon community in Vietnam. A Siki...
Da Lat nuclear reactor marks 25 years in operation
22/03/2009 05:00
The country’s only nuclear reactor in Da Lat, Central Highlands Lam Dong province, marked its 25 years in operation on March 20. The nuclear reactor in Da Lat. The country’s only nuclear reactor in Da Lat, Central Highlands Lam Dong province, marked...
Vietnam needs effective strategy on natural disasters
22/03/2009 05:00
Flood in Vietnam’s central region. VietNamNet Bridge - Being situated in a tropical monsoon region, Vietnam suffers from dreadful natural disasters every year. More seriously, the abnormality of weather and the levels of devastation have increased...
Nation loses nearly one third of its clean water supply
22/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Inefficient water supply networks are resulting in the loss of almost a third of the clean water pumped to homes and businesses across the nation, according to the Viet Nam Water Supply and Sewerage Association. Viet Nam has lost 32 per cent of...