10 Vietnamese science and technology events in 2008

Through the High-Technology Law, creating sperms into sperms for infertile couples, successfully launching VINASAT-1 . are outstanding science and technology events of Vietnam this year, by the Club. Scientific journalists voted.

The ceremony to announce this event took place this morning, at the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (Hanoi). This is the first major activity of the Club of Science and Technology Journalists, since its inception two months ago.

10 events selected by 37 journalists are:

1. The central resolution on building intellectuals in the period of accelerating the national industrialization and modernization .

Resolutions affirm: In every age of knowledge is always the foundation of social progress, intellectuals are the core force to create and spread knowledge. Today, along with the rapid development of modern science and technology revolution, intellectuals become an especially important resource, creating the strength of each nation in the development strategy. This is the first time in the history and resolution of the private Party Committee about intellectual issues.

2. High-tech Law passed by the National Assembly

On November 13, with a majority of deputies approving, the National Assembly approved a High-Tech Law project, with specific provisions on high-tech application, research and development, measures to promote applications. using high technology; developing high technology in economic and technical sectors . Law of birth is the basis for developing this spearhead field.

3. Create mouse sperm from stem cells

For the first time, scientists from the Stem Cell Research and Application Laboratory (University of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City National University) have created mouse sperm from stem cells. This is an important step in studying the treatment of infertility for men who are unable to reproduce sperm. This is also a new step for Vietnamese scientists in using stem cells to serve human health.

At the embryo technology center.Photo: sinhhocvietnam.com

4. Breeding sperm into sperm, new opportunities for infertile people

The technique of raising sperms into sperms for transplanting into eggs is done at the Embryo Technology Center, Military Medical Academy. The sperm (round, un-tailed cells) will be cultured until the tail (into sperm), moving, can be fertilized. Those who do not have sperm will have to operate the testicle with a very small incision to remove sperm cells. This cell is cultured for 24 hours, then in vitro fertilization with healthy eggs. This is the only technique implemented at the center and has helped a healthy girl to be born.

5. The deal of transferring hybrid rice seeds worth VND 10 billion.

In early June 2008, Associate Professor Nguyen Thi Tram, Institute of Agricultural Biology, University of Agriculture 1 transferred the hybrid rice variety TH3-3 for 10 billion VND to an enterprise in Nam Truc, Nam Dinh. This is the highest purchase of rice seed rights ever in Vietnam. This event has made a big buzz in the scientific community, proving that scientists can get rich by their own scientific works if that project benefits the community.

6. Vietnam successfully designed the first 8-bit microprocessor chip

In the morning of January 16, 2008, in Ho Chi Minh City, the first 8-bit microprocessor in Vietnam, named Sigma K3, was announced, marking an important step for the young Vietnamese microchip technology. This is the first microprocessor chip designed in Vietnam. Head of the research group is Master Ngo Duc Hoang, from Microchip Design Research and Training Center (ICDREC) - Ho Chi Minh City National University. Chips cost only 70% compared to chips of the same type. It can be used in the manufacture of washing machines, microwave ovens, electronic advertising signs, portable medical devices.

7. VinaRen network connects with 30 million researchers worldwide

On March 27, 2008, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Science and Technology organized the opening of Vietnam Research and Training Network (VinaRen). This is a network of research and training telecommunications, non-profit, connected to the Information Network across Europe - Asia. As a result, our research and training community will be connected to over 30 million researchers, lecturers and students of leading universities and research institutes in the world.

8. Successfully launched VINASAT-1

In the morning of April 19, 2008, Vinasat-1 satellite officially left the launch pad, opening a new era for telecommunications technology in Vietnam. Our country will be less dependent on hiring foreign satellite and fiber optic channels to ensure information, domestic and international communication. Vinasat -1 satellite also has great significance in the coverage of telecommunications and communications to remote areas in the country and in Southeast Asia.

9. For the first time, a Vietnamese scientist won the COSMOS international award

COSMOS is an annual international award to honor individuals and organizations around the world who have made contributions in the field of environmental protection. Each year, the award only honors the best individual or group. On November 4, 2008, the organizers officially awarded this year to Prof. Phan Nguyen Hong (Hanoi National University of Education) in Japan, surpassing 130 candidates from 25 countries, with research works. rescue demonstrates the effect of coastal mangrove forests.

10. Inspect, detect and handle frauds in measurement and quality in petroleum and gas business nationwide

From April to October 2008, the Ministry of Science and Technology directed the measurement and quality inspection for organizations and individuals doing petroleum business nationwide, detecting and sanctioning 797 establishments. breaking the law. Ministry of Science and Technology has also proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade and localities to take resolute measures to prevent cases of deliberate fraud such as: public disclosure of violations to public opinion and supervision. ; request competent authorities to withdraw business licenses of 52 establishments that have serious violations (installing electronic circuit boards to change the technical status of measuring equipment or using measuring columns with wrong numbers) big to cheat).

This event has received high attention and sympathy from the public opinion, contributing very actively to the prevention and combat of fraud in petroleum business, protecting consumers' interests.