Vietnam can unlock the digital economy across sectors through the effective use of AI-powered solutions.

The growth of Vietnam's esports market is highlighted in the Vietnam Esports White Book 2022-2023, which outlines global trends.

When the amended Capital Law is enacted, models like the AI sandbox should be piloted at the HHTP.

The Government has recently issued regulations on organization and operation of the national fund for technological renewal.

Vietnam o­n July 3 returned the last remaining 11 kilogrammes of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute to Russia, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) announced in Hanoi the same day. This complex operation was the culmination of a multi-year effort by the MoST, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the US’ National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOMAccording to the ministry, Da Lat Research Reactor was upgraded from TRIGA Reactor with a capacity of 250kW (constructed in the early 1960’) and was restarted o­n March 20, 1984 with the nominal capacity of 500 kW. Regarding the fuels, in 1983 the IAEA provided Vietnam with the budget to buy 140 HEU fuel assemblies (36 percent of U-235) of standard WWR-M2 type, manufactured and supplied by the former Soviet Union.Following the IAEA’s recommendation, and based o­n the agreement between the US and Russia, all Research Reactors (RRs) using nuclear fuel of uranium enriched to 20 percent of U-235 or higher have to be converted to use low enriched uranium (LEU) (below 20 percent of U-235), because unlike HEU, LEU cannot be used to make a nuclear weapon. The Da Lat Research Reactor is among more than 20 RRs in 17 countries using HEU fuel supplied by the former Soviet Union, and thus was also required to convert to LEU.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and provincial authorities have agreed not to go ahead with 338 hydro-power plant projects with a total capacity of more than 1,000MW.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung and former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama were the special guests of the Viet Nam ICT Summit 2013, scheduled to open in Ha Noi o­n June 20.

A seminar o­n current and future Vietnam-Japan scientific and technological cooperation was held in Hanoi o­n June 19 to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.Addressing the seminar, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan highlighted the encouraging results of cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in this field, saying that the signed agreement by the two governments in 2006 has provided a legal foundation for promoting cooperation between scientific and technological organizations in both nations.Greater attention should be given to increasing future cooperation in science and technology o­n a par with the two countries’ potential.Japan now has nearly 2,000 valid direct investment projects in Vietnam with total capitalization of US$31billion, accounting for a high proportion of the country’s total foreign direct investment (FDI) capital.The Vietnamese government has chosen Japan as its partner in the No 1 nuclear power plant project in south-central Ninh Thuan province, o­ne of the first two of its kind in Vietnam.In his speech at the seminar, former Japanese Prime Minister and Chair of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Hatoyama Yukio, said Vietnam is interested in space technology, which will require more investment in basic science. Vietnam and Japan should focus o­n transferring advanced technologies and training human resources to boost technological cooperation and improve the quality of consumer goods production.The seminar also reviewed the results of research and came up with priority areas for scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries in the future.An exhibition featuring scientific and technological products and introducing new technologies and models also took place during the seminar.

A training course was opened o­n June 10 based o­n the cooperation between the Hue Relics Preservation Centre (HRPC) & the Netherlands Urban Solution Company to help preservationists manage Hue using GIS.Trainees will take field trips to improve their capacity for data analysis and create GIS maps of some heritage sites to help devise proper development strategies for Hue city.Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945 during the reign of 13 Nguyen Kings. There are hundreds of historical, cultural and archeological works in the city, most notably Hue Royal Palace, which alone comprises 253 works and seven imperial tomb complexes of nine Nguyen Kings. Phan Thanh Hai note that the centre will manage large scale Hue heritage sites using the GIS in line with UNESCO’s requirements.Around 1,500 trees in the Royal Palace areas are already being managed by the GIS technology.

A fossilised tusk, recently found in Phu Thien District, 30km from the Ham Rong volcano in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai, has been dated to about 19,450 BC.

Tokyo Electric Power has restored the cooling system of the nuclear reactor and fuel pool at the No. 5 unit of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant in northeastern Japan.

Vietnam hopes to have 60 scientific research organisations of regional and international stature by 2020.

The fifth Ha Noi international Energy Technology and Environment exhibition (Entech Ha Noi 2013) will be held in the Viet Nam Exhibition Center from May 29-31.  Entech Ha Noi 2013 will draw the participation of nearly 100 domestic and foreign businesses, including those from the Republic of Korea , Taiwan and Japan. Up to 200 pavilions will display advanced technology and products in lighting, energy and renewable energy, heating, gas, home appliances and environment. Within the framework of the exhibition, seminars and contests on solutions to energy saving and environmental protection will also be introduced. The event is designed to showcase the energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies of Vietnam and the world, with energy sources spanning gas, soil, biomass, thermal, hydro, atomic, coal, recycling, wind, solar, and waste treatment.  This year’s event also includes a special display celebrating the achievements from the five previous Entech Ha Noi exhibitions.  The exhibition’s framework encompasses a number of workshops and competitions about energy-saving solutions and environmental protection. 

Viet Nam wants to closely cooperate with France in developing its nuclear power projects, an official said.

Vietnam wants to closely cooperate with France in developing its nuclear power projects.Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang expressed his hope at a working session with former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who visited Hanoi recently.France is a leading nuclear power producer in the world and Vietnam hopes to learn from its experience, Hoang told de Villepin. Vietnam is currently working o­n Ninh Thuan 1&2 nuclear power plant projects in Ninh Thuan province, aiming to meet the country’s increasing demand for electricity at present and in the future.At the meeting, Hoang acknowledged the efficiency of French-invested projects in Vietnam, saying as of March 2013 France had invested a total of US$3.1 billion in 383 projects in Vietnam, ranking 16th among foreign investors in the country.He noted two-way trade between Vietnam and France has increased considerably over the years, reaching US$3.752 billion in 2012 alone.Vietnam is also now the seventh largest recipient of official development assistance (ODA) from the French government.Former French PM de Villepin said the government and businesses of France are paying attention to energy projects in Vietnam, and are willing to assist the country in developing its energy sector.

The Hanoitimes - Two groups of Vietnamese students from the Ha Noi-Amsterdam and Le Hong Phong high schools have been awarded fourth-grade prizes at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF).

Using a simple smartphone application to photograph one's meals is a useful slimming aid for the overweight, according to an experiment reported on Sunday.

Yesterday, Vietnam’s first Natural Resources, Environment and Disaster monitoring Satellite-1 (VNREDSat-1) was successfully launched into orbit in Kourou, Guiana (France).Images o­n all areas o­n the earth’s surface could be captured, helping to monitor natural disasters and climate change, especially in the event of storms, floods, forest fires and oil spills.Moreover, it will provide high resolution images for managing forest resources and farming areas, adjusting terrain maps, developing geological maps for exploiting mineral resources and serving offshore fishing.Chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Professor Chau Van Minh said that this important event has opened up a new opportunity for the country to develop its space technology after the earlier launch of Vinasat1 and Vinasat2 in 2008 and 2012, respectively.The VNREDSat-1 was designed and manufactured by Astrium SAS under the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) with the funding of EUR55.8 million in French official development assistance (ODA) and VND64.82 billion in counterpart contribution.

On May 6, an action plan on Biodiversity Conservation and Protection was signed between the South African Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs (MWEA) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Pretoria .The plan includes seven groups of action with highest priority given to improving management and law enforcement capacity to protect and preserve forest and bio-diversity within each country’s laws and international agreements. It also consists of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).Its purpose is to promote information exchange, develop, transfer and apply cutting-edge technology in building a gene bank for better management, and raise public awareness of the importance of preserving bio-diversity.MARD Deputy Minister Ha Cong Tuan affirmed that the Vietnam wants to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with South Africa, especially in preserving bio-diversity and fighting against illegal hunting of endangered species, including rhinos for their horns.MWEA Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi expressed hope that Vietnam will effectively cooperate with South Africa in controlling the illegal hunting and trafficking the rhino horn.The plan of action will be valid until 2017 and after that the two sides will review the results of cooperation and propose new solutions.

After five years of research and designing, Vietnamese scientists have created and successfully tested three prototypes of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the first of its kind in Viet Nam.

Domestic companies have failed to meet the demand for support components that the hi-tech industry needs, experts said at a conference yesterday.

Telecom firm Viettel is among 12 bidders shortlisted for the final stage of Myanmar's telecommunications license tender.

One-thousand days since the idea of building mobile schools and provide computer education to children in rural areas struck Nguyen Van Hanh, five such institutions have been set up.