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PhD Nguyen Thien Tao becomes member of World Academy of Sciences

PhD Nguyen Thien Tao, head of the Vietnam National Museum of Nature's Department of Nature Conservation under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology was elected as a young member of the World Academy of Sciences (WAS) in the

Hanoi spends USD11m on million tree project

Hanoi authorities have successfully planted one million trees in the past three years in a project that cost VND256bn (USD11m), said Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung.

A visit to Ha Tinh hundreds-year-old houses

The authorities in Truong Loc Commune in the central province of Ha Tinh are trying to preserve 10 old houses which were built hundreds of years ago.

Vietjet boss among Forbes' 100 most powerful women

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, President and CEO of Vietjet Air, has been listed among the World’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes. She is the only representative of Vietnam and is listed at 44th, up eleven spots against

High-schooler makes solar energy car

A high schooler in the northern province of Nam Dinh has successfully made a car using solar energy.

Hoi An community eco-tourism piloted

Cam Thanh Commune in the central city of Hoi An is piloting a community eco-tourism tour model.

Vietnam welcomes Southeast Asia-Japan youth ship

A ceremony was organised on December 2 to welcome the 45th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) at Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City, with 326 young delegates from ten ASEAN countries, including 29

Hanoi seeking new investor for floating theatre project

Hanoi authorities are seeking new investors for a floating lotus-shaped theatre project.

Vietnamese photographers win big at Turkey’s international contest

Vietnamese photographers have won big at the 14th Orhan Holding International Photography Contest whose awarding ceremony was held in Bursa, Turkey.

Central Highlands Gong festival opens

The 2018 Gong Cultural Festival opened in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, attracting around 1,000 performers from the Central Highlands region.

HCM City offers discount tours to celebrate 320th anniversary

HCM City authorities will offer 50 percent discount for tourists on eight tours held on the 320th anniversary of the city.

Youth discuss innovative start-up solutions

A youth forum for academics and promising students has just been opened in the central city of Danang, attracting 200 young people.

Conical hat street in Hanoi Old Quarter

Dao Duy Tu Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter has been decorated with thousands of conical hats and lanterns, attracting a lot of visitors.

Female Vietnamese academician receives Japan’s noble order

Academician Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, Chairwoman and CEO of the Advanced International Joint Stock Company (AIC), has been conferred Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for her important contributions to the development of Japan.

Buon Ma Thuot coffee museum opened to visitors

World Coffee Museum has been inaugurated in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

KOVA Prize 2018 honours groups, individuals in applied science

A ceremony to honour outstanding groups and individuals of KOVA Prize 2018 in the fields of applied science and technology and social welfare was held in Hanoi on November 24.