Viet Nam and Singapore advance cooperation in digital economy, AI and innovation
News & Gallery 27/05/2026On May 26, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Singaporean representative Rajpal Singh to discuss orientations for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, innovation and digital capacity development.
Viet Nam, Poland promote cooperation in standards, metrology, and quality
News & Gallery 26/05/2026The working visit to Poland by a delegation of the Commission for Standards, Metrology, and Quality (STAMEQ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam, led by Nguyen Nam Hai, Chairman of the committee, is expected to help promote Viet Nam–Poland cooperation in the field of standards, metrology, and quality in a more substantive and effective manner.
Viet Nam determined to strictly handle all intellectual property rights violations
News & Gallery 26/05/2026The Office of the US Trade Representative on April 30 released the 2026 Special 301 Report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the trading partners of the US, in which Viet Nam was placed on the "Priority Foreign Country" (PFC) list — the most severe warning level under this mechanism.
Viet Nam - Thailand promote implementation of agreement on science, technology and innovation cooperation
News and Press Releases 28/05/2026On the morning of May 28, 2026, in Bangkok, witnessed by senior leaders of both countries, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan exchanged diplomatic notes (Letter of Intent) with Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand (MHESI).
Paving the Way for Safe and Responsible AI Development
Photo-Video 28/05/2026Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in manufacturing, business, public administration and everyday life. Alongside the opportunities for innovation comes anurgent need to manage risks, protect users and ensure that AI is developed in a transparent and responsible manner.
Five Vietnamese scientists named among Asia’s top 100 researchers in 2026
News and Press Releases 28/05/2026The inclusion of Vietnamese researchers in the 2026 Asian Scientist 100 list alongside Nobel laureates highlights Vietnam’s increasing integration into the global scientific community and its expanding research capabilities.
Viet Nam, EU spur cooperation in science-technology, innovation
News and Press Releases 28/05/2026Viet Nam and the EU are set to deepen cooperation in science, technology and innovation through the signing of a Letter of Intent aimed at advancing bilateral commitments and fostering stronger connections between Viet Nam’s research community, businesses and innovation ecosystem and the EU’s major cooperation programs.
Viet Nam proposes four priorities for science and technology cooperation with EU
News & Gallery 27/05/2026On May 27, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation. At the meeting, Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed stronger Viet Nam–EU cooperation in core technologies, standardisation, innovation and joint research programmes.
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.
Paving the Way for Safe and Responsible AI Development
Photo-Video 28/05/2026Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in manufacturing, business, public administration and everyday life. Alongside the opportunities for innovation comes anurgent need to manage risks, protect users and ensure that AI is developed in a transparent and responsible manner.
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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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