Dien Quang Lamp, as one of 97 enterprises, received the “Vietnam Value 2018” award for sixth consecutive year. Dien Quang Lamp receives the “Vietnam Value” award 2018 In order to receive this award, Dien Quang Lamp has met extensive criteria, including the use of modern and environmentally friendly technology lines and strict quality contro. Besides, the products of these enterprises have to make up a large market share. Considered as the leading firm in terms of lamps and electric equipment, Dien Quang Lamp is focusing on developing LED lamp products, including LED meeting Japanese technology and the testing room meeting ISO 17025 international standards. Besides, the company also invested VND600 billion ($26.09 million) to build Dien Quang hi-tech factory in Ho Chi Minh City, which specialises in studying, developing, and manufacturing lamps and light equipment. Dien Quang Homecare model “Dien Quang Lamp always keeps customers in mind … [Read more...] about Dien Quang Lamp receives sixth consecutive Vietnam Value award
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53 scientists and farmers awarded new agricultural honour
Head of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Võ Văn Thưởng (second right, front) gives the award to an individual on Tuesday evening.— VNA/VNS Photo Anh TuấnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Some 53 individuals, including four women, were honoured as “the Scientist of the Farmer” (Nhà khoa học của nhà nông) on Tuesday evening for their outstanding contribution to the nation’s agricultural sector. This is the first time a meeting has been held to bestow the honour. The event was organised by Việt Nam Farmers’ Union, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Việt Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations. The honoured individuals include 21 people with PhDs and 14 farmers. The youngest honouree is Nguyễn Văn Tuấn, 38, a farmer from the … [Read more...] about 53 scientists and farmers awarded new agricultural honour
2018 Nobel Prizes awarded in Sweden and Norway
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was presented to Denis Mukwege and Nadia MuradAccordingly, the Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economic Sciences are awarded in Stockholm (Sweden) while the Nobel Peace Prize is given in Oslo (Norway). In 2018, American scientists have again ruled the Nobel Prizes. James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo, two immunologists, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for a pioneering approach to cancer treatment. Allison and Honjo showed how different strategies for inhibiting the brakes on the immune system can be used in the treatment of cancer. The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics was presented to physicists Gerard Mourou from France and Donna Strickland of Canada for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses. Arthur Ashkin from Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, US, will also receive the other half of prize for the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems. George P. Smith from … [Read more...] about 2018 Nobel Prizes awarded in Sweden and Norway
Vietnamese film The Third Wife wins Best Film award at Kolkata film fest
A scene from The Third Wife, directed by Nguyen Phuong Anh. In the international category, The Third Wife competed with 14 other films to claim the prize. A strong candidate in the category was the Egyptian film Yomeddine, which was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes International Film Festival (France). The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been organized annually in Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, since 1995. This is the second oldest international film festival in India. The event this year was held November 10-17. At the closing ceremony of the film festival, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, the film producer, received the prize on behalf of director Nguyen Phuong Anh (Ash Mayfair) from film producer Shoojit Sircar and actress Tabu Hashmi. Tran Thi Bich Ngoc (in red), at the Kolkatta International Film Festival. Ngoc congratulated the film crew, and expressed her surprise and happiness at the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film The Third Wife wins Best Film award at Kolkata film fest
Concert honours children’s songs by eminent Vietnamese composers
One of the Love for Hà Nội performances last year. — Photo courtesy of the Hà Nội Music AssociationViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội Opera House will host a concert featuring songs for children on November 9. Love for Hà Nội – The Eleventh Edition, organised by the Hà Nội Music Association, aims to honour the valuable work of composers and rekindle love for their classic songs. The first Love for Hà Nội was held in 2006 to introduce valuable works of composers who have contributed to the national establishment and the development of the country’s music industry. They are holders of prizes such as the State-level Award for Literature and Arts. Each edition has a different theme. This year the theme is “Children and Peace.” Chairman of the association, musician Trương Ngọc Ninh, will be the director of the programme. He said 25 songs written for … [Read more...] about Concert honours children’s songs by eminent Vietnamese composers