Satellite projects of The Viet Nam National Space Centre The Viet Nam National Space Centre (VNSC) under the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology reported that at 7:50 (local time) on January 18 MicroDragon, a made-in-Viet Nam earth observation satellite, will be launched into orbit by Epsilon rocket in Japan. After being launched into space, the Micro Dragon satellite will be separated from the rocket and remain in the orbit. The first signals from the satellite are expected to be received in one or two days. It is expected that after a trial period of one-three months in space, Micro Dragon’s operation will become stable. Micro Dragon satellite can locate aquatic resources, provide information about animals, zooplankton living in the sea, observe and provide information on species of fish and their size to the domestic aquaculture industry. Micro Dragon is equipped with two multi-spectral cameras with adjustable liquid crystal filters, capturing … [Read more...] about Micro Dragon to be launched in Japan tomorrow
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Newly accredited ambassadors welcomed by top leader
17:21 | 16/01/2019 VGP - Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted receptions for the newly-appointed ambassadors of Bulgaria, Italy, Brazil, Tunisia, Iceland, Lesotho, Syria, Benin, Malta, and Ghana on January 16. Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (C) receives newly-appointed ambassadors of Bulgaria, Italy, Brazil, Tunisia, Iceland, Lesotho, Syria, Benin, Malta, and Ghana Mr. Trong later hosted separate receptions for Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Milcheva Petkova; Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro; Brazilian Ambassador Fernando Apparício da Silva; Tunisian Ambassador Dhia Khaled; Icelandic Ambassador Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson; Basotho Ambassador Bothata Tsikoane; Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha; Beninese Ambassador Simon Pierre Adovelande; Maltese Ambassador John Aquilina; and Ghanaian Ambassador Akua Sekyiwa Ahenkora. Despite facing a lot of difficulties and challenges over the past time, Viet Nam has gained … [Read more...] about Newly accredited ambassadors welcomed by top leader
VN pledges to boost special ties with Laos
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan mets Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou, Cambodia, January 15, Siem Reap, 2019. At the meeting, Pany Yathotou spoke highly of the Vietnamese NA leader’s speech at the opening ceremony of the APPF-27 which emphasises that successful parliamentary partnership would contribute to addressing regional concerns and issues. workshops and thematic conferences and joining hands in inspecting the implementation of signed agreements. By Vien Nhu … [Read more...] about VN pledges to boost special ties with Laos
Hanoi hosts dialogue to find solutions for combating plastic pollution in East Sea
The Hanoitimes - According to the United Nations’ report, the amount of plastic waste discharged every year is enough to circle the earth four times. USAID holds workshop on alarming ocean plastic pollution Vietnam actively keeps beaches clean and handles plastic waste Japan to work with ASEAN in marine plastic waste reduction Vietnam launches “Anti-plastic waste” campaign Vietnam joins global hands to stop disposable plastic products The fourth marine dialogue on international cooperation towards combating plastic pollution in the East Sea (South China Sea) took place in Hanoi on January 16. The event was jointly held by the Diplomacy Academy of Vietnam, the Australian Embassy, and the German-based Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation. Experts talk about plastic waste issues. Photo: VNA The dialogue is an opportunity for experts to share in-depth analysis on plastic waste pollution in the world's oceans, especially in the … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts dialogue to find solutions for combating plastic pollution in East Sea
Top legislator meets with Cambodia PM
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Prime Minister Hun Sen At the meeting, Prime Minister Hun Sen said he is happy to meet Chairwoman Ngan again after his official visit to Viet Nam in late 2018. He asserted that Cambodia’s current development owes to support and assistance from Viet Nam. He said the two countries need to intensify cooperation to further their traditional friendship. In turn, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed her impression with Cambodia’s preparations for the event as well as the country’s warm welcome given to participants, showing her belief that the APPF-27 will be successful. She said she believes that under the reign of King Norodom Sihamoni and the leadership of the Senate, the National Assembly and the Royal Government, Cambodia will continue maintaining its growth and stability during the … [Read more...] about Top legislator meets with Cambodia PM