Science and Technology Weekly News Roundup – Week 19
Photo-Video 17/05/2026From 11 to 17 May 2026, the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation recorded several notable developments, focusing on removing policy bottlenecks for high-tech enterprises, opening up new growth directions through the low-altitude economy, disseminating scientific knowledge, and implementing the Digital Technology Industry Development Programme through to 2045.
Viet Nam and the EU expand strategic technology and innovation cooperation
News & Gallery 15/05/2026On 14 May 2026 in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received Ambassador of the European Union to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier to discuss orientations for advancing cooperation in science, technology, research and innovation in the coming period.
Viet Nam approves digital tech blueprint through 2030, targets 55 billion USD in exports
News & Gallery 15/05/2026The scheme defines digital technology as a foundational industry, positioning it as a key growth driver to lift productivity, quality, and national competitiveness.
Viet Nam and Singapore seek stronger cooperation in digital development, AI governance
News & Gallery 21/05/2026On the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on May 20.
Viet Nam - U.S. strengthen cooperation in AI, digital economy and telecommunications infrastructure
News & Gallery 21/05/2026On the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session on May 20 with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg.
Viet Nam proposes three priorities to advance ASEAN -U.S. AI cooperation
News & Gallery 21/05/2026Speaking at the U.S. - ASEAN AI Ministerial Roundtable: The Road to 50 Years of ASEAN - U.S. Relations, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said VietNam regards artificial intelligence as a strategic technology and a key driver of national science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Viet Nam, Singapore seek to strengthen support for digital technology and innovation - driven enterprises
News & Gallery 20/05/2026Viet Nam and Singapore are seeking to step up cooperation in supporting digital technology enterprises to expand into international markets, connect with investors, and contribute to the development of the region's innovation ecosystem.
Viet Nam marks Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2026 with focus on strategic technology deployment
News & Gallery 19/05/2026On the morning of May 18, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology held the Celebration of Viet Nam Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2026 and the Conference on Strategic Technology Deployment in Ha Noi. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the event and delivered the keynote speech.
Policy Focus
- Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day, 21 April
- Vietnam launches talks to join expanded Information Technology Agreement
- Safe operation of two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035
- New President of Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi appointed
- Strategic tech must address practical challenges: PM
Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day, 21 April
Policy Focus 21/04/2026On 21 April 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology held a ceremony to mark World Creativity and Innovation Day. Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan and former Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung attended the event.
UNESCO extends recognition of 2 Category II science centres in Vietnam
Announcement 17/04/2026The continued operation and enhancement of the two Category II centres under UNESCO’s auspices reflect Vietnam’s policy of positioning science, technology and innovation as key drivers of development, while closely linking scientific advancement with deeper and more substantive international integration in the current context.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders witness signing of numerous cooperation documents
Announcement 15/04/2026The documents include an MoU on cooperation within the framework of the Global Security Initiative between the Governments of Vietnam and China, an MoU on cooperation between Hanoi and Beijing for the 2026-2030 period, and a protocol on the establishment, management, and operation of a ministerial-level hotline between the two countries' Ministries of Public Security.
General Secretary and President of Vietnam holds talks with Chinese counterpart
Announcement 15/04/2026Amid complex global developments, the two leaders affirmed that the two Parties and countries should further strengthen solidarity, enhance strategic trust, and promote policy connectivity, trade, infrastructure, and energy.
Safe operation of two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035
Policy Focus 09/04/2026The atomic energy strategy aims to complete and safely operate the two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035, contributing to energy security and sustainable development.
New President of Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi appointed
Policy Focus 02/04/2026Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Mr. Bui The Duy as new Director of Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi.
Science and Technology Weekly News Roundup – Week 19
Photo-Video 17/05/2026From 11 to 17 May 2026, the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation recorded several notable developments, focusing on removing policy bottlenecks for high-tech enterprises, opening up new growth directions through the low-altitude economy, disseminating scientific knowledge, and implementing the Digital Technology Industry Development Programme through to 2045.
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Science and Technology Weekly Highlights – Week 18
Photo-Video 10/05/2026From May 4 to 10, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation activities continued to gain strong momentum, marked by strategic technology cooperation with international partners, the establishment of national strategic technology groups, the promotion of innovation, and stronger human connectivity in the digital era.
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Weekly Highlights in Science and Technology – Week 17
Photo-Video 03/05/2026From April 27 to May 3, the fields of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation witnessed a range of notable activities, focusing on addressing challenges in digital transformation, expanding international cooperation, improving policy frameworks, and developing strategic technologies.
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Paving the way for biotechnology to break through as a key economic and technical sector
Photo-Video 29/04/2026The Government has issued Directive No. 13/CT-TTg dated April 21, 2026, calling for focused efforts to develop and effectively apply biotechnology in production and daily life, with the goal of turning the bioindustry into an important economic and technical sector serving national construction and defense.
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Market transparency through product quality standards
Photo-Video 28/04/2026A new regulation is having a direct impact on products circulating in the market: from household electrical appliances and packaged food to technical services, all must comply with common standards on quality and safety.
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