Ministry of Science and Technology and Dassault Systèmes promote cooperation in sovereign AI development in Viet Nam
News & Gallery 05/11/2026Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh urged Dassault Systèmes Group to step up substantive cooperation with Viet Nam, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development, establishing research and development (R&D) centers, and supporting domestic enterprises in digital transformation to master core technologies.
UAVs offer a new approach to transporting farm produce In mountainous areas
Photo-Video 03/11/2026Transporting agricultural produce from hillside farms to collection points remains a major challenge in many mountainous areas. In Muong Ang, Dien Bien province, some coffee and macadamia plantations are located four to five kilometers from collection points. Steep, narrow roads make farmers heavily dependent on road transport, requiring considerable time and effort during the harvest season.
Viet Nam receives the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026
News & Gallery 02/11/2026Viet Nam has been honored with the Government Leadership Award 2026 by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), acknowledging its strategic vision in connectivity infrastructure development, favorable telecommunications investment policies, and digital skills literacy initiatives.
Viet Nam broadens R&D investment opportunities for European tech enterprises
News & Gallery 08/11/2026Going beyond attracting production and business investments, Viet Nam expects European enterprises to engage more deeply in technology research and development (R&D) activities and the training of high-quality human resources.
Viet Nam and South Korea boost cooperation in AI, nuclear power, and intellectual property
News & Gallery 08/11/2026On November 6, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received South Korean Ambassador to Viet Nam Lee Miyon to discuss strategic directions for cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI).
Viet Nam wishes to co-create new knowledge, develop technology, and share outcomes with partners
News & Gallery 08/11/2026Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that Viet Nam aspires to move beyond merely receiving knowledge and technology, aiming instead to co-create new knowledge, develop technology, and share outcomes with its partners.
Viet Nam and South Korea promote strategic cooperation in high tech and nuclear energy
News & Gallery 08/11/2026During a working session with South Korea, Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh proposed that both sides increase thematic seminars and training programs to raise public awareness and share regulatory management experience regarding advanced nuclear technology.
Building physics capacity as a foundation for mastering technologies that determine the country's future
News & Gallery 07/11/2026Selecting the right priority research directions, attracting the young generation to pursue physics, and investing resources effectively are the three focus areas set forth to build Viet Nam's physics research capacity, aiming toward mastering strategic technologies for the nation's future.
Policy Focus
- Viet Nam and South Korea boost cooperation in AI, nuclear power, and intellectual property
- Viet Nam wishes to co-create new knowledge, develop technology, and share outcomes with partners
- Viet Nam and South Korea promote strategic cooperation in high tech and nuclear energy
- Building physics capacity as a foundation for mastering technologies that determine the country's future
- Ministry of Science and Technology and Dassault Systèmes promote cooperation in sovereign AI development in Viet Nam
Viet Nam receives the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026
News & Gallery 02/11/2026Viet Nam has been honored with the Government Leadership Award 2026 by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), acknowledging its strategic vision in connectivity infrastructure development, favorable telecommunications investment policies, and digital skills literacy initiatives.
COSTI-90: ASEAN drives resource mobilization to translate science, technology, and innovation cooperation into practice
News & Gallery 15/10/2026At the 21st Meeting of the Advisory Body to the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (BAC-21), delegates focused their discussions on resource mobilization mechanisms, the implementation of priority initiatives, and methods to measure the effectiveness of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for the 2026–2035 period.
"Science and technology not only support ASEAN's development but also help shape its future"
News & Gallery 15/10/2026This was the message delivered by Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan at the Plenary Session of the 90th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Meeting (COSTI-90), which opened on the afternoon of October 14, 2026, in Da Nang.
Private telecommunications network license granted to Amazon Kuiper Viet Nam
News & Gallery 25/09/2026On the morning of September 23, 2026 (local time), in New York, witnessed by General Secretary and State President To Lam, Minister Vu Hai Quan handed over the license to establish a private telecommunications network to Amazon Kuiper Viet Nam Co., Ltd.
General Secretary and President To Lam leaves for UNGA 81 high-level debate
News & Gallery 21/09/2026General Secretary and President To Lam on Sunday departed Ha Noi on Sunday morning for New York to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81).
General Secretary and President To Lam starts visits to Russia and France
News & Gallery 07/09/2026General Secretary and President To Lam left Ha Noi on Monday for a State visit to Russia and an official visit to France where he will attend the International Space Summit.
Proposed early planning of infrastructure for 6G and 7G
Photo-Video 21/08/20266G and 7G have yet to be deployed, but infrastructure requirements are already being considered at an early stage. At the First Extraordinary Session of the 16th National Assembly, several deputies called on the Ministry of Science and Technology to promptly develop plans for passive telecommunications infrastructure, enabling businesses to proactively invest in, build, and share infrastructure.
Viet Nam shapes a clear artificial intelligence strategy
News & Gallery 25/07/2026Speaking at the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) held in China on July 23, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam has formulated a clear AI development strategy, firmly built upon three core pillars.
Ministry of Science and Technology and IAEA promote strategic cooperation on nuclear science and technology
News & Gallery 09/07/2026On July 9, 2026, during a working session with Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Najat Mokhtar, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to the development of nuclear science and technology, viewing it as one of the key sectors playing a crucial role in the national energy structure.
Viet Nam, Germany expand cooperation in semiconductors and high-tech human resources
News & Gallery 30/06/2026On June 30, 2026, during a working session with German Ambassador to Viet Nam Helga Margarete Barth, Minister Vu Hai Quan discussed key cooperation orientations in scientific research, innovation, and high-tech human resource development, with a focus on semiconductors and green energy transition.
Viet Nam advances secure, sustainable Internet infrastructure amid technological change
Photo-Video 03/11/2026Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and 5G and 6G networks are driving growing demand for global connectivity and data exchange. Against this backdrop, Viet Nam is focusing on three key priorities in developing its Internet infrastructure: expanding connectivity capacity, ensuring network security and preparing for next-generation technologies.
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UAVs offer a new approach to transporting farm produce In mountainous areas
Photo-Video 03/11/2026Transporting agricultural produce from hillside farms to collection points remains a major challenge in many mountainous areas. In Muong Ang, Dien Bien province, some coffee and macadamia plantations are located four to five kilometers from collection points. Steep, narrow roads make farmers heavily dependent on road transport, requiring considerable time and effort during the harvest season.
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Viet Nam’s digital technology industry revenue rises 36% to over VND 770 trillion in September
Photo-Video 26/10/2026In September 2026, Viet Nam's digital technology industry generated more than VND 770 trillion in revenue, up 36% year on year. Total revenue for the first nine months exceeded VND 5.38 quadrillion, representing a 32.1% increase. These figures reflect the continued expansion of Viet Nam's digital technology industry as the country accelerates the development of digital infrastructure and strategic technologies.
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Viet Nam prepares for the next generation of Internet infrastructure
Photo-Video 07/10/2026The Internet has become essential infrastructure for the digital economy and digital society. As online services expand and billions of devices come online, IPv4 address space is increasingly constrained, while emerging technologies such as IoT, 5G, 6G, cloud computing and AI are placing greater demands on Internet infrastructure. IPv6 was developed to address these limitations. With its vastly larger address space, it enables broader connectivity, supports new digital services and provides a foundation for the next generation of Internet infrastructure.
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Viet Nam advances specialised chip development to strengthen semiconductor capabilities
Photo-Video 07/10/2026Viet Nam has identified the semiconductor industry as a priority area in its efforts to strengthen strategic technological capabilities. Specialised chips are seen as a segment where Vietnamese enterprises have significant room to move further up the value chain. However, major challenges remain, from chip design and pilot production to testing and commercialisation.
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