Vusta newsletter, volume 2. March 2021

Conference of Asean Federation Engineering Organizations 42nd (CAFEO42) took place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia from 22 to 24 October 2024.

The rise of new technologies is creating a profound and growing impact on every aspect of social life. This presents both a challenge and a significant opportunity for young people to learn, innovate, and contribute, playing an integral role in shaping the future of society and the nation's development in this new era.

Occupational health and safety is a shared responsibility. Improving workplace conditions is crucial to minimizing the harmful impacts of work environments on employees. Conducting accurate, fair, and balanced assessments and classifications of physically demanding, hazardous, and toxic jobs is essential to fostering healthier and safer working conditions.

On October 22, 2024, VUSTA’s Vice President Pham Ngoc Linh attended the Opening Ceremony of the 42nd Annual Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO 42) held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Save Vietnam's Wildlife (SVW) and the Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) successfully organized the launch of two projects aimed at wildlife conservation.

On October 9, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Ngoc Linh, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), met with Mr. Aldo de Luca, Deputy Ambassador of Switzerland in Vietnam at VUSTA headquarters.

The General Secretary and President expressed the desire for Vietnamese intellectuals in the United States and around the world to unite and continue contributing to the nation.

Elsevier Publishing House has recently published the 2024 list of the world's most influential scientists, in which Vietnam has 9 representatives among the top 10,000 scientists. Professor Nguyen Xuan Hung is also listed among the top 100,000.

On September 18, in Da Nang City, the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized a seminar titled "Economical and efficient use of energy: Implementation effectiveness and the role of local media”.

On the afternoon of September 27, 2024, in Hanoi, the ceremony to honor the Top Industry 4.0 in Vietnam (Industry 4.0 Awards) was held for the third time. The event was organized by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) in cooperation with the Institute of Innovation and Digital Transformation and the Vietnam Automation Association.

On August 28, in Hanoi, VUSTA solemnly held the ceremony to honor 135 distinguished scientific and technological intellectuals of 2024. This event recognized and celebrated individuals with exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the nation's industrialization, modernization, and international integration.

On September 10, in Ho Chi Minh City, the VUSTA - Global fund (GF) to fight HIV/AIDS project organized a workshop titled "Mobilizing the participation of community organizations in HIV/AIDS Prevention”.

The working session aimed to improve efficiency in VUSTA’s management of the affiliated science and technology organizations in accordance with State’s regulations.

With a series of 5 articles, the journalists from the Journal of Environmental Economics won a consolation prize at the Fifth Transport Industry Journalism Award (2023-2024).

On September 9, 2024, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), in collaboration with the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Ho Chi Minh City, organized a workshop titled “Enhancing the effectiveness of international cooperation for member associations and scientific and technological organizations in the Southern region”.

On August 26, the Preparatory Committe of World Organization for Science Literacy (WOSL) hosted its annual online meeting with the attendance of many member organizations.

On the afternoon of Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) held a meeting with the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), under the Ministry of Health.

On August 30, the Son La Province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a meeting to launch the project 'Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change in the Agriculture and Forestry Sector of the Northwestern Mountain Region - Phase 2'.

On August 6, 2024, at the EU premises in Vietnam, the Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCM) held a meeting to inaugurate a new Governing Board for the 2024-2026 term.

Hanoi, August 6, 2024 – Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW) successfully organized a celebration for 10th anniversary. The event took place in a warm atmosphere with the participation of representatives from the VUSTA, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forestry Department, the Forest Protection Department, National Parks, and Nature Reserve, along with other organizations and donors