The limestone ecosystem in north-eastern Vietnam is gradually coming into clearer view, with numerous new discoveries on biodiversity, including many species and genera recorded for science for the...
In recent years, nanomaterials have increasingly attracted attention as an effective approach to addressing various real-world challenges. Through the mission of developing an excellent research...
Scientists at the Institute of Oceanography (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) are opening up new directions in exploiting sulphated polysaccharides - valuable bioactive compounds from the...
The 2nd plenary session of the 14th Party Central Committee has just concluded, adopting a number of important contents that lay the foundation for a new phase of the country’s development, aiming...
The ocean is not always a sink for CO₂ as commonly assumed. Research findings in Ha Long Bay and the Bach Dang estuary show that the carbonate buffering system plays a decisive role in determining...
On March 13, 2026, Prof. Dr. Chu Hoang Ha – Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) hosted a courtesy meeting with a delegation attending the 5th International Conference...
On March 8, 2026, at the 8th National Book Awards ceremony, the Publishing House for Science and Technology under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology was honoured to have two publications...
On the morning of March 10, 2026, at the Headquarters of the Party Central Committee, General Secretary To Lam chaired a conference to announce Decision 11-QĐ/TW dated March 6, 2026 of the...
It may be surprising that fish scales - a by-product of seafood processing - and Sachi seeds, a plant still relatively new in Vietnam, could become the foundation for high-tech health-care...
The monograph series on Science and Technology of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has been implemented since 2009 and has published nearly 200 titles to date, many of which have received...
Marine fungi are regarded as a promising biological resource for the exploitation of natural compounds for applications in medicine, pharmacy and agriculture. Among them, fungal strains isolated...
In a special atmosphere marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology; celebrating the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s...
The importance of the Co To – Tran Island marine protected area
Scientists from the Institute of Oceanography (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), together with scientists from Denmark and France, have clarified the taxonomic position of three species:...
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that silkworms and crickets are optimal biological hosts for Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris, commonly known as Cordyceps sinensis) to achieve...
On December 23, 2025, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hanoi People’s Committee to establish a cooperation framework in the fields...
On the morning of November 28, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with Institute of Oceanography - VAST, organized an international scientific workshop on the role of the Legal...
Widely recognized in the media as a famous delicacy, the endemic and rare Gekko badenii gecko found on Ba Den Mountain is being hunted and trafficked for use as pets and food. Furthermore, habitat...
For the first time, scientists have successfully studied the three-leaved Chưn bầu plant – a common species in the rivers and canals of Southern Vietnam – to develop an anti-inflammatory...
Recently, the Institute of Biology under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology received 12 individuals of the Vietnamese crocodile lizard – a wildlife species given priority for protection in...
From November 5 to 7, 2025, the Institute of Materials Science – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), in cooperation with the Vietnam Physical Society’s Materials Science Division, Tay...
Upon receiving information about extreme weather conditions causing significant damage across provinces in the central region in general, and Lam Dong province in particular, Vietnam Academy of...
Within the framework of promoting marine scientific research cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation, from 20 October to 21 November 2025, the research vessel Academician M.A....
Using an advanced photocatalytic approach, Dr. Le Phuong Thu and her research team at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)...
On November 3–4, 2025, the Republic of Korea (RoK)–Vietnam workshop on demonstrating silica production technology from rice husk ash took place at the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) under the...
The spotted softshell turtle (Pelodiscus variegatus) is a newly described softshell turtle species, officially identified in 2019 based on type specimens collected in northern Vietnam. Recent field...
One of the greatest challenges in reptile conservation today is the lack of fundamental biological data, leaving more than 90% of species unevaluated or insufficiently protected. The Ta Kou...
As the world seeks clean and sustainable energy solutions, the technology of electricity generation from friction – the Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) – has emerged as a promising research...
“The ocean is not only a resource but also a source of inspiration that motivates my scientific journey” - this is how Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duc Thinh, Deputy Director of the Institute of...
The impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Vietnam are becoming increasingly severe, particularly for species with narrow distribution ranges and low adaptive capacity. A group of scientists...
The research project “Exploring the heritage value of indigenous knowledge on sustainable use and management of forest resources of the Ha Nhi people in Lao Cai province, Vietnam, in the context of...
On the evening of October 27, the Vietnam Association for Promoting Education coordinated with other units to organize the 18th Vietnam Talent Awards Ceremony in 2025. MSc. Nguyen Ba Manh -...
On November 25, 2025, within the framework of the Presidium meeting of Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Prof. Academician Chau Van Minh was honored to receive the title of Academician of Russian...
With the initiative to develop and propose the concept for a “Natural History Exhibition Area,” organize the exhibition, and inaugurate the “Natural History Exhibition Room” at Vietnam Center for...
Scientists from Institute of Biology – Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have discovered a new mole species (Talpidae) in the Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa Province), a...
Climate change and environmental pollution are posing urgent global challenges that demand sustainable and nature-friendly solutions. Against this backdrop, a collaborative international study...
Implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, and in response to the National...
Implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the Vietnam Academy of Science...
Few people know that scorpions—creatures often associated with danger—actually contain a treasure trove of valuable bioactive compounds for medical science. In Vietnam, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Dinh...
For the first time, a specialised survey in the coastal and estuarine areas of the Southeast region has led researchers to discover and describe two new fish species belonging to the “lich cu” eel...
While nanotechnology and biotechnology are shaping the future of modern agriculture, the publication of the international monograph “Metal Nanoparticles in Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture”,...
From September 28, 2025 to October 1, 2025, the International Center for Physics together with the Institute of Physics - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology coordinated with the Institute of...
Mugwort - a familiar plant in folk medicine has been proven by scientists to have the potential to become a natural, safe preparation in supporting the treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis....
Recent research by scientists from the Institute of Science and Technology for Energy and Environment, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, has successfully developed a high-performance...
Recent studies show that climate change is increasingly manifesting itself in clear ways. In particular, sea levels are trending upward at a much faster rate than in previous periods, which will...
Graphene is a material with many superior mechanical and physical properties, such as extremely high hardness and tensile strength, exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, a large specific...
Recent research by scientists from the Institute of Life Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), has demonstrated that metallic nanoparticles can provide a new breakthrough in...
On September 12, 2025, the Viet Nam Physical Society, in collaboration with Phenikaa University, organised a public lecture entitled “From Elementary Particles to the Universe”. This was the third...
On the morning of August 19, 2025, in Hanoi, Professor and Academician Chau Van Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee and President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, attended the...
A research team from the Institute of Chemistry under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has recently developed an advanced electrochemical sensor capable of detecting residues of common...
Recently, scientists from the Institute of Earth Sciences under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, succeeded in developing a new solution applying digital technology and remote sensing to...
In order to implement Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated 22 December 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, on 8...
For the first time in Vietnam, scientists have successfully decoded the mitochondrial genome from a human bone sample about 2,000 years old unearthed at the Dong Xa site (Hung Yen). The result...
In the context of the global shift towards clean and sustainable energy sources, lithium is considered a strategic mineral thanks to its key role in the production of energy storage batteries,...
For the first time in Vietnam, a forecasting system for tracking the drift of plastic waste at sea has been developed, integrating modern meteorological data with flow simulation technology. This...
Biodiversity plays an immensely important role in the survival and development of humankind. Scientists estimate the number of species on Earth to range from 5 million to 50 million (May, 1998),...
On the morning of August 28, 2025, the National Achievements Exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day opened at the National Exhibition Center, Dong Anh District, Hanoi. As the...
In Vietnam’s scientific community, there are scientists who have quietly paved the way, laid the foundations, and inspired successive generations to confidently reach out to the world. One...
Scientists from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), in collaboration with colleagues from the French National Centre for...
On July 24, 2025, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), in coordination with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), organised a workshop entitled “Promotion of...
Recently, scientists have successfully developed a system for the periodic, automatic monitoring of marine and brackish water quality in Ha Long Bay and Cua Luc. This pioneering study integrates...
A rare active compound extracted from the Dahurian Larch tree of Siberia, combined with modern nano technology, has been successfully developed by scientists into a product named Nano...
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, on July 10, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), in coordination...
Applying modern technology, scientists have successfully mastered the remote sensing image analysis algorithm to monitor the Chlorophyll-a index - a key parameter reflecting seawater quality,...
Exclusive patent for useful solution No. 3400: “Process of separating and recovering ammonium (NH4+) in wastewater using centrifugal rotating packing material equipment” by the group of authors Do...
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025), implementing activities to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of...
“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It calls on the global community to take decisive...
Scientists from the Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP) – National Research Council of...
In two times of releases took place in June 2025, rare wildlife individuals such as the Loris and the Toothed Turtle were returned to their natural habitats in Hue City and Dong Nai. These releases...
Several valuable compounds derived from Vietnamese medicinal herbs have been studied and evaluated for the first time for their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to inhibit...
The small-leaved Polyscias fruticosa (scientific name: Polyscias fruticosa (L.) Harms) has long been widely used in traditional medicine to enhance health and support cerebral blood circulation....
In an effort to strengthen the connection between scientific and technological researchers and professionals in the fields of design consultancy, architecture, construction, and...
For the first time in Vietnam, scientists from the Institute of Earth Sciences – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have pioneered the application of artificial intelligence and advanced...
As part of a collaborative project between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, scientists have successfully developed a PAMAM G3.5 nanodendrimer encapsulating dexamethasone, capable of dual-release...
