Sci-Tech

Orphan with facial deformity to be treated in US
12/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Hoang Son, an 11-year-old Vietnamese orphan, will be taken to the US next week for a surgery to remove a massive growth from his face. Pham Hoang Son. (Photo: www.canada.com ) This will be the second opportunity...
Apple opens online shop for Vietnamese customers
11/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Apple has launched an online store for the Vietnamese market. Customers can order goods on this site and pay by Visa or Mastercard. VietNamNet Bridge – Apple has launched an online store for the...
Safe-tea project launched in 35 provinces
11/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – A project to train farmers in the GAP-oriented production of safe tea was launched at a conference in the northern province of Phu Tho on Nov. 11, attracting over 100 participants from 35 cities and provinces across the country. The...
Deputies raise questions over environmental pollution
11/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies began their question and answer session on Nov. 11, focusing on the issue of environmental pollution and the role and responsibilities of State agencies in dealing with environmental violations. Minister...
SCI-TECH IN BRIEF 12/11
11/11/2008 05:00
Information and Foreign Relations Agency comes out; VinaPhone unveils email service for handphone; Secutech Vietnam 2008 opens in Hanoi VinaPhone unveils email service for handphone VinaPhone has introduced its push mail – EZmail service, which...
Prof. Vo Tong Xuan receives agricultural development awards
11/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Professor, Doctor, and People’s Teacher Vo Tong Xuan, Headmaster of the An Giang University, will receive the UMALI Awards, which is presented to typical persons who contribute to the development of agriculture and Southeast Asia....
Rare meningitis discovered in five kids
11/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis , a very rare disease, is becoming increasingly common in Vietnam, said Dr. Nguyen Van De, Chief of the Parasitology Faculty of Hanoi Medical University. Angiostrongylus...