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.
Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises
Photo-Video 15/01/2025On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."
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Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future
Photo-Video 21/11/2024On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."
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Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024
Photo-Video 21/11/2024On November 21, the Vietnam Information Security Day 2024 Workshop - Exhibition, co-hosted by the Authority of Information Security and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), officially commenced in Hanoi. The event carries the theme, "Information Security for National Data Infrastructure and Digital Platforms."
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Vietnam International Digital Week 2024
Photo-Video 20/11/2024On November 19, 2024, the Vietnam International Digital Week 2024 (VIDW 2024), themed "Virtual Assistants," officially kicked off in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam.
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MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"
Photo-Video 28/10/2024On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden, on October 27, the Ministry of Information and Communications held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam" (1997-2013).
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