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The Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Institute for Research and Application of Artificial Intelligence, alongside relevant units, has been told to work closely with the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the forecasting of tropical cyclones ahead of the 2025 rainy and storm season.

Each year in Vietnam, millions of seeds are persistently sown to increase forest coverage, contributing to watershed protection, safeguarding mangrove ecosystems, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

In a bid to save its iconic symbol, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is embarking on a conservation and development scheme for the critically endangered red-crowned cranes at the Tram Chim National Park for the 2022–2032 period.

Global temperatures are expected to rise next year, posing a significant risk of extreme and prolonged heat waves in Vietnam, Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), has predicted.

(VEN) - The fifth-generation (5G) technology is forecasted to yield US$1.5 billion in revenue for Vietnamese telecom operators by 2030. 5G services are expected to contribute 7.3-7.4% to Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025.

Vietnam needs to acquire technologies to ensure the safe management of nuclear power plants, and establish an appropriate financial mechanism to secure the substantial initial investment capital for the plan, according to Hisanori Nei, Professor Emeritus of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies of Japan.

(VEN) - Vietnam is emerging as one of the dynamic emerging economies and a hub for innovative startups in the Asia-Pacific region thanks to a strong development of its innovative business ecosystem.

The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club announced the 10 most significant science and technology events of the year on December 23, 2024. This marks the 19th year the club has organised the selection.

Hanoi plans to create 169,000 new jobs in 2025, reduce urban unemployment rate to below 3%, and increase the proportion of trained workers to 75%, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

(VEN) - The planning of Long Thanh International Airport has just been partially adjusted to ensure compliance with the demand for exploitation and development investment.

Flight tickets for many routes from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to northern and central provinces or cities for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday have sold out.

(VEN) - One of the key tasks of Bac Ninh Province at this time is to focus on stabilizing the market towards year’s end and during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnamese goods, especially farm produce, are expanding their presence in retail chains and supermarkets across Malaysia, including well-known ones, reflecting growing consumer preference for Vietnamese products, according to Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Malaysia Le Phu Cuong.

(VEN) - With the motto of action “Adding new motivation, renewing old motivation,” along with the proactiveness, determination, and breakthrough in transforming the business model, PV GAS is estimated to comprehensively complete and exceed the production and business targets for 2024, setting many records and historical milestones.

(VEN) - On December 22, the “PV GAS - Green Energy Journey” marathon was officially kicked off in Hanoi by the Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS). This event marks the beginning of a series of vibrant social and sports activities in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, celebrating PV GAS’s successful 2024 – a year in which it shone as an energy spotlight in Vietnam. PV GAS has continuously achieved remarkable milestones, expanding its footprint to ensure comprehensive, flexible nationwide supply of clean gas.

(VEN) - On December 13, 2024, in Vung Tau City, the Petrovietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) organized a workshop on the maintenance and repair of gas facilities in 2024.