"The implementation of our science and technology policy reveals shortcomings. So, we have to fundamentally change the method of implementation in accordance with strategies agreed upon by the Communist Party's Committee and the Government," Minister of Science and Technology (MOST) Nguyen Quan said on the sidelines of the national conference to deploy the science and technology development strategy for the 2011-2020 period recently held in Hanoi.
Many of the enterprises that won top prizes of the National Quality Award 2012 admitted that their success originated from intensive investment and technological innovation. The leaderships of these enterprises also said the awards were springboards for their strategies to penetrate the international market.
In the afternoon of February 27, 2013, in Hanoi Minister of Science and Technology (MOST) Nguyễn Quân met with India’s Director of Department of Biology Technology, S. Raghavan.
From February 27 to 28, 2013, in Hanoi, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) organized the International Workshop on Vietnam – India Biology Technology. Attending the Workshop were scientists, S&T research and development organizations of Vietnam and India.
In a shimmering eatery with colorful reflected lights, a tall charming-eyed man was sitting in front of me playing a piece of music on his saxophone. The melodious sounds from the saxophone may make people think he's a professional, but in fact he remains an amateur and a simple farmer.
Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan's interest in science stemmed from an urge to revolutionize the sector. He said, "Science and technological development is considered a top national priority, creating an important driving force in the industrialization and modernization of the country. However, this development will require much time and great efforts as scientific and technological backwardness is obvious than in other sectors."
Technology is seen as one of the strategic tools to ensure rapid and sustainable development for enterprises in the market. Therefore, despite facing difficulties, the government has continuously supported the development of science and technology. According to specialists, to strengthen scientific and technological research, it needs more mechanisms to attract investment.
In the morning of January 09, 2012, in Hanoi Deputy Minister of Science and Technology KH&CN Le Dinh Tien had a meeting and worked with the mission from Hungarian Government led by Hungarian Secretary of State for Ministry of Development, in charge of energy and environment, Kovács Pál.
The Vietnam Research and Education Network (VinaREN) has emerged as an information superhighway 8 years after its inception in 2004, allowing the local research – training community to connect with over 50 million colleagues all over the world.
Many scientists of southern cities and provinces have called for a new approach to climate change adaptation that would be tailored to each specific region.
The number of Internet users in Viet Nam increased from 200,000 in 2000 to 32.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, ranking 18 among 20 countries with highest Internet access.
The Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) has successfully developed a radiation warning device which is able to give audible warnings and flickering light when radiation background rises above the threshold. The device is of small size (25 x 15 x 5) cm. Its weight is about 1,700 grams.
