Fair showcases youth inventors

HA NOI — Seventy-four top entries from the 6th Nationwide Creative Competition for Youth and Children will be displayed at the 7th International Exhibition for Young Inventors (IEYI) on December 16-18.

The announcement was made by the Viet Nam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (Vifotec) in Ha Noi on Monday.

Dr. Kim Chi, representing the creative competition's jury, said the majority of entries this year focused on three main areas ­ – toys and entertainment, environmental protection and economic development.

Top designs put safety as a priority or were mechanised and automated children's toys, she said.

Vifotec's director Le Duy Tien said IEYI was the first of its kind in Viet Nam, and aimed to promote creativity and allow Vietnamese children and youth to engage with international friends.

Young inventors, aged between 6 to 19, will present their inventions in 200 booths, focusing on learning aids, software, children's toys, environmental protection and energy-saving measures, he said.

The event was expected to attract the participation of 400 inventors from 40 countries and organisations worldwide. — VNS

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Young inventors honoured for creativity

Seventy-four top entries from the 6 th Nationwide Creative Competition for Youth and Children will be displayed at the 7 th International Exhibition for Young Inventors (IEYI) on Dec. 16-18.

The announcement was made by the Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (Vifotec) in Hanoi on Dec. 13.

Dr. Kim Chi, representing the creative competition’s jury, said the majority of entries this year focused on three main areas ­ – toys and entertainment facilities, environmental protection and economic development.

Top designs put safety as a priority or were mechanised and automated children’s toys, she said.

Vifotec’s director Le Duy Tien said IEYI, the first of its kind in Vietnam , aimed to promote creativity and allow Vietnamese children and youth to engage with international friends.

Young inventors, aged between 6 to 19, will present their inventions in 200 booths, focusing on five areas of learning aids, software, children’s toys, environmental protection and energy-saving measures, he said.

The event was expected to attract the participation of 400 inventors from 40 countries and organisations worldwide./.

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Hanoi to host competition for young inventors

For the first time ever, Vietnam will host the 7th international exhibition and competition for young inventors in science and technology, to be held in Hanoi from December 16-18.

As many as 700 inventors and 200 stands from 40 different countries and organizations will take part in the event, announced the Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VIFOTEC) at a press briefing on Thursday.

The young Vietnamese inventors, aged between 6-19, will compete from September 21-26.

They will present their inventions in one of five areas, including learning aids, software, children’s toys, environmental protection and energy saving measures.

According to Le Xuan Thao, VIFOTEC’s permanent deputy chairman, Vietnam needs to encourage its young people to become more creative if the country wants to turn itself into an industrialized nation.

He said that previous competitions had revealed that Vietnamese children have a lot of potential and abilities compared with other nations. He also called on support from both international and domestic organizations and businesses to make the event a success.

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Hanoi to host competition for young inventors

For the first time ever, Vietnam will host the 7 th international exhibition and competition for young inventors in science and technology, to be held in Hanoi from December 16-18.

As many as 700 inventors and 200 stands from 40 different countries and organisations will take part in the event, announced the Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VIFOTEC) at a press briefing on August 19.

The young Vietnamese inventors, aged between 6-19, will compete from September 21-26. They will present their inventions in one of five areas, including learning aids, software, children’s toys, environmental protection and energy saving measures.

According to Le Xuan Thao, VIFOTEC’s permanent deputy chairman, Vietnam needs to encourage its young people to become more creative if the country wants to turn itself into an industrialised nation.

He said that previous competitions had revealed that Vietnamese children have a lot of potential and abilities compared with other nations. He also called on support from both international and domestic organisations and businesses to make the event a success./.

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