Gov’t adopts project to convert VN into an ICT power (24/09/2010)

Việt Nam targets to develop an information technology (IT) workforce of international standard and the IT sector becomes a key ingredient of the national economy.

The above goals are part of a project, approved by PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng on Tuesday, to convert Việt Nam into an information and communications technology (ICT) power.

Hanoi Transfers 13 Scientific Projects (19/09/2010)

The Hanoi Department of Science and Technology organized a conference on September 11, for transfer of science and technology research achievements so far this year in Hanoi.

EVD and Provincial People’s Committee: Sign the agreement to support “Ba Ria- Vung Tau rural clean water” project (16/09/2010)

On September 10, the delegation of the Netherlands led by Mr.Jos Schellaars, Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh city, Ms.Saskia Jongma, Director of the NL Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD) visited and worked in Vung Tau city. Mr.Tran Minh Sanh, Provincial Chairman welcomed them.

PetroVietnam to join Russia’s Eastern Gas Programme (11/09/2010)

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) is likely to take part in the Eastern Gas Programme coordinated by Russia ’s energy giant Gazprom.

The issue was discussed at the first meeting of the Gazprom-PetroVietnam Joint Coordinating Committee, which concluded in Saint Petersburg on August 31.

Visitors seek vanishing beauty of Con Dao (10/09/2010)

Mother Nature has been unduly kind to Con Dao, even if mankind hasn"t.

The archipelago epitomises picture-postcard prettiness – soft white sand, aquamarine seas, virgin mangrove forests, coral reefs to die for, real-life mermaids that sing like sea nymphs. The superlatives go on and on.

WIPO supports Viet Nam in IP Assets development (09/09/2010)

On 26 and 27 August 2010, WIPO dispatched an expert mission to the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam (NOIP) to discuss on their cooperation in the establishment of a Center for IP Assets Support Development.

Before working with NOIP, the WIPO delegation made a courtesy call to Vice Minister for Science and Technology, incumbent Chairman of Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Mr. Nguyen Van Lang and paid a visit to NOIP’s Standing Office and businesses and research institutions at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park.

Tan Cang- Cai Mep port opens more new service routes (09/09/2010)

Recently, Tan Cang- Cai Mep port (TCCT) and CSAV NORASIA ship firm (under CSAV group) have reached agreement to implement ASIAM service route at the TCCT on Friday weekly.

4 enterprises of province join the 2010 International Trade Fair in Can Tho (06/09/2010)

Ms.Truong Xuan Loc, Director of Trade Promotion centre (Department of Trade and Industry) said that: Ba Ria- Vung Tau province has 4 enterprises join the 2010 International Trade Fair which be held in Can Tho. They are: Van Sen company Ltd.,, Tri Hai company, Baseafood and Thanh Liem handicrafts shop.

3,000 year old rice current variety (03/09/2010)

 Rice grains, supposed to date back to about 3,000 years ago at Den Citadel relic site in Hanoi’s Me Linh District, are in fact a current rice variety, scientists said at a seminar held by the Agricultural Genetics Institute on Tuesday.

Gov’t chief okays national program on IT application in public agencies (01/09/2010)

The PM recently gave a nod to the National Program on information technology (IT) application in State agencies in the period of 2011-2015 in an attempt to boost IT development in Việt Nam.

The national program targets to perfect IT infrastructure for the development of e-Government, expand IT applications in the State sector, and provide information and public services at high levels to people and the business circle.