Nuclear energy prioritised by Vietnam

Issues relating to nuclear energy development and global energy security were on the agenda of an international workshop in Hanoi on Jan. 17.

Six million new viruses attack computers

Computer viruses are on the rise in Vietnam, according to the country's leading internet security firm BKAV.

Customers satisfied with 3G services: survey

Most Vietnamese customers said they are pleased with the 3G services of their current network providers, according to a recent survey by market researcher, Nielsen.

Vietnam, Laos boost IT cooperation

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son and the Lao Minister of Post and Telecommunications Hiem Phommachanh held talks in Hanoi on Dec. 15.

Energy-saving home honoured

The design of the Suoi Re communal house in Vietnam was ranked second among five most outstanding works in the Gold Medal category of the Italian’s Barbara Cappochin Prize that honours the most innovative work in the field of energy saving and renewable energy technology.

Vietnam to build 600 million USD space centre

A national space centre will be built at an investment of over 600 million USD and is expected to be completed in 2018.

ASEAN-EU sci-tech conference opens in Hanoi

A conference opened in Hanoi on Nov. 16 to facilitate cooperation on research and technology development between ASEAN and the EU.

Vietnam prepares to switch to 4G

The nation should get ready for the 4G telecommunications revolution, according to director of information and public relations for the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) Bui Quoc Viet.

Nanotechnology conference draws 300 delegates

The international workshop on nanotechnology and application (IWNA) opens in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province on Nov. 10.

Vietnam, Japan enhance science cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan has thanked Japan for cooperation in science and technology and called for more support from the country in this field, especially the nuclear sector, at separate meetings with Japanese officials within the framework of the visit to Japan by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.