Sci-Tech

Largest-ever Techmart debuts in Hanoi
18/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The biggest ever Fair for Technology and Equipment in Vietnam, Techmart ASEAN + 3, enjoyed a successful opening at Giang Vo Exhibition Centre, Hanoi. The opening ceremony begins with music and dance. Deputy PM Nguyen...
Province releases endangered turtles back into sea
18/09/2009 05:00
The Phong Nha – Ke Bang Center for Scientific Research and Rescue, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, released nine endangered sea turtles back into the sea on Friday. Flowerback Box Turtle (top) (Photo: SGGP) Among them were eight Jagged Shells...
Vietnam – an active member of Montreal Protocol
17/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The Montreal Protocol is one of the most successful international conventions, with the agreement of 100% of UN member countries. Vietnam is an active member of this protocol. The Montreal Protocol is one of the most successful...
Nation mulls plan to build nuclear power plants
16/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Viet Nam has expanded a national plan to build nuclear power plants over the next 20 years. Visitors examine a model of a nuclear power plant at an exhibition held in Ha Noi last year. The country hopes to develop similar plants to meet rising...
Local scientists invent quick drug-testing stick
16/09/2009 05:00
Scientists from the Ministry of Public Security’s Biochemical and Professional Document Institute have introduced a new invention – five-minute drug-testing stick. This is the product of a state-level research project in the 2006-2010 period worth...
Largest flying fox colony discovered in Kien Giang
15/09/2009 05:00
Researchers have discovered a large population of flying foxes (pteropus spp) in Phu Quoc island district, southern Kien Giang province. Wild animal researchers from Wildlife At Risk (WAR) in Vietnam and Phu Quoc National Park have discovered a large...
Ignorance destroys coral reefs
15/09/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Many people understand that Viet Nam’s coral reefs are a precious natural resource, yet few are aware that in approximately 20 years the reefs may be ruined World below: Coral reefs in Hon Mun in Khanh Hoa province, are among many coral...