They are Associate Professor PhD Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Deputy Director of the Centre for Infectious Disease Research, International University under the Ho Chi Minh City National University; Tran Thi Kim Chi, Director of the Electron Microscopy Department, Institute of Materials Science under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology; and Associate Professor PhD Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung, Director of the Centre for Research, Production and Technology Transfer under the Institute of Science and Technology Research and Application, and also Head of physical chemistry major, Faculty of Chemistry under the Hue University of Sciences.

Three female scientists are honoured with L’Oréal – UNESCO Awards 2023.

They were selected based on their outstanding scientific research achievements, and the modernity, novelty, applicability and potential of their research projects. The prize is worth 150 million VND (6,100 USD) for each scientist.

The three female scientists honoured this year have research projects related to developing a process to detect antibiotic resistance genes using the digital droplet PCR technique, antibacterial ability and inhibiting disease syndrome from endemic medicinal plants in Vietnam, and multivalent metal ion batteries using MnO2 nanomaterials, hybridised with graphene as the positive electrode material.

They will continue to be nominated for international awards.

Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Trinh, Deputy General Director of L'Oreal Vietnam, said that this year's award-winning projects were highly relevant to the current situation and were of interest to Vietnam and the world.

The ambitious research results would contribute to social development, environmental protection and human health, she said.

Vietnamese researchers have been named for the International Talented Young Scientist Awards in 2015, 2018 and 2022.

Their research projects are highly appreciated by the World Science Council for their potential and significance in bringing about a better world.

The annual L'Oréal – UNESCO Science Awards for the Development of Women in Science were first introduced to Vietnam in 2009 to support and encourage women’s improvement of scientific knowledge, creativity and passion.

During the past 14 years, the award specifically for women has honoured 38 outstanding Vietnamese female scientists through research projects that have great scientific significance, changing lives in the community and demonstrating their passion for scientific research.

Bac Giang recognizes 19 science and technology businesses

(BGO) – The Department of Science and Technology has recognized Hai Thinh Company Limited in Thuong Thang commune of Hiep Hoa district (Bac Giang province) as science and technology business, making total number of science and technology businesses in the province up to 19, one of which was recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology (Haem Vina Company Limited).

Bac Giang born university rector is ranked in world top list for science announcement

(BGO) – Website Research.com has updated the top outstanding scientists worldwide in science announcement in 2023, including 13 Vietnamese scientists who are working domestically. It is done annually in 24 different fields by the website.

Science, technology, innovation promoted to support national development

Various measures will be rolled out from now to 2025 to fine tune science and technology organisations and perfect the legal foundation for state management of science, technology and innovation.

Bac Giang puts science and technology to the test in agricultural production

The northern province of Bac Giang is stepping up the application of science and technology in agricultural production to improve its value and increase farmers’ income.

Hanoi aims to become science-technology hub of Southeast Asia

Hanoi has designed a plan to develop itself into a smart, modern, green, clean, beautiful and safe city and the leading centre of innovation, development research and technology application and transfer of the country, heading to be a science-technology hub in Southeast Asia.

Source: NDO