The 6th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies hosted by Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in collaboration with Vietnam National University, Hanoi, held on 28-29-16 October 2021 with the desire to make practical contributions of Vietnamese studies to the cause of national development and protection.

The 6th International Conference on Vietnamese Studie was listed as one of the 10 outstanding science and technology events of Vietnam in 2021 by Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club.

The events were selected in different areas, including policies and mechanisms, social sciences, natural sciences, applied research, prominent scientists, and international integration.

Below is the list of notable sci-tech events in 2021:

The XIII National Party Congress identified "science - technology, innovation" as one of the strategic breakthroughs.

This is the first time the resolution of the Party Congress identified "science - technology, innovation" as one of the strategic breakthroughs to build and develop the country.

The 6th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies

The 6th International Conference on Vietnam Studies with the theme "Vietnam actively integrates and develops sustainably" was co-organized by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and Vietnam National University, Hanoi on October 28-29.

The conference attracted 600 domestic and international researchers, discussing 10 key areas with a total of 730 presentations in the fields of: History, economy, politics, international relations, culture, society, environment, etc.

VN scientific work wins Asia Innovation Award

The project "Development and application of biosensor system for rapid determination of BOD and toxicity in water" won the Best Innovation Award of the Asia Innovation Award 2021.

This is a study of the research group of Dr. Pham Thi Thuy Phuong from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

Viettel's smart city model recognized as the most effective and innovative in the world

Viettel's smart city model is a comprehensive solution with 14 component centers. Viettel can "tailor" according to the needs, characteristics, reality and culture of each province and city to help use local resources in the most optimal way, giving accurate and appropriate analysis, which enhances competitiveness and increases people's satisfaction.

Anti-erosion embankment works in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province

The 1.3km embankment was built to prevent coastal erosion in the tourist area of Lang Chai, Phuoc Thuan commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

Cooling vest for medical staff

In June 2021, a cooling vest for medical staff who joined the fight against Covid-19 was developed and produced by a group of engineers from the Institute of Technology Applications (Ministry of Science and Technology).

This vest is made of non-woven fabric, coated with Polyphenyl Ether (which is water resistant and "breathable"). The most important part of the vest is a combination of materials which has a cooling function, mounted on the front and back of the vest.

Vietnam's "mobile isolation hat" honored by WIPO

The hat, called Vihelm, is designed on the principle of operation of a mask called PAPR, which filters the air with globally recognized standards and is 100 times safer than an N99 mask.

Users can comfortably wear this hat throughout a shift (about 4 hours) without worrying about itching or heat, while the risk of infection is reduced to 99.9 %.

Professor, Academician Chau Van Minh honored by France and Belarus

Professor, Academician Chau Van Minh, President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, received the Legion of Honor from the French Republic and the Medal of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

The Order of the Beidou Boi Tinh is the noblest, oldest and most prestigious order of the French State. Professor, Academician Chau Van Minh is the first Vietnamese working in the fields of natural science and technology to be awarded the French Legion of Honor.

Luc Ngan lychee and Binh Thuan dragon fruit granted a Geographical Indication Protection Certificate by Japan

On March 16, 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries granted a Geographical Indication Protection Certificate for Luc Ngan lychee of Bac Giang province. This is the first agricultural product of Vietnam earning a Geographical Indication Certificate in Japan.

Impressive TECHFEST 2021

In the context of the complicated development of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Techfest247 online exhibition attracted more than 2.5 million attendees in person and online. More than 120 events were held.

Techfest 247 platform had 997 booths, and 711 products registered for trade. It enabled nearly 350 startups to approach more than 100 domestic and international investors and investment funds, with a total registered investment of more than 15 million USD.