science

Hawaii volcano summit erupts, residents urged to take shelter

May 18, 2018 | 09:46

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted from its summit early on Thursday (May 17), shooting a huge plume of ash miles into the sky and prompting authorities to urge area residents to take cover.

World's carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA

March 23, 2018 | 14:19

Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday (Mar 22), proof that the world's efforts to fight climate change are falling short.

V-KIST: a milestone in science and technology co-operation

March 23, 2018 | 10:56

The headquarters of V-KIST started construction yesterday at Hoa Lac High-Tech Park in Hanoi, in the presence of the two countries’ leaders.

Indian surgeons remove 'heaviest recorded' brain tumour

February 23, 2018 | 10:55

MUMBAI: Indian surgeons who removed a massive brain tumour in a marathon seven-hour procedure said Thursday (Feb 22) it could be the heaviest ever recorded.

Vietnam, RoK sign MoU on science, technology cooperation

October 30, 2012 | 20:41

Ministers of Science and Technology of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral cooperation in this field.

Party tackles economic woes

October 22, 2012 | 09:48

The Party Central Committee last week ended its sixth plenum in Hanoi by pledging to tackle and achieve a range of economic restructuring targets to ensure sustainable growth next year.