Sci-Tech

Viettel to cut mobile phone tariffs
31/07/2010 05:00
The Ministry of Information and Communications has approved a proposal from military-run mobile phone service provider Viettel to reduce phone tariffs by 10-15 percent. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has approved a...
SCI-TECH NEWS IN BRIEF 1/8
31/07/2010 05:00
New Postal Law to take effect in January; VNPT Ha Noi provides MetroNet service; VDC focuses on online English learning; University implements Oracle software New Postal Law to take effect in January The Draft Postal Law, which becomes effective on January 1...
First hospital in Vietnam uses SIPV technology
30/07/2010 05:00
General Hospital in Quang Nam has maintained power by using a device that integrates Smart Integrating PV Technology (SIPV) Despite regularly scheduled blackouts in central Vietnam, General Hospital in the central province of Quang Nam has maintained power by using a device...
Hanoi to close Internet cafes near schools
29/07/2010 05:00
Capital city authorities are determined to close Internet cafes located less than 200 meters from schools before August 30. “We can’t let students play games all day and night at Internet cafes,” confirmed Hanoi Department of...
Woman gifted with “third eye”
29/07/2010 05:00
Ms. Hoang Thi Thiem, 40, from Hoa Binh province, can read and see normally when her eyes are covered. Le Van, the man who sleeps with death The woman with odd hair Thiem could read book though she was blindfolded....
Licence for new online games halted
28/07/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – No more new online games will be licenced in Vietnam until the regulation on controlling online games is issued. This regulation, compiled by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC), will be submitted to...
Japan shows interest in Vietnam’s nuclear power project
28/07/2010 05:00
A nuclear power plant in Japan. In a talk with Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem last week, Japanese Foreign Minister Okada said Japan is willing to participate in Vietnam’s nuclear power project....