Ministry of Science and Technology and IAEA promote strategic cooperation on nuclear science and technology
On 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 receives the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026
Viet 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.
Vietnamese female doctor wins First Prize at the 2026 ASEAN - U.S. Science prize for women
On the afternoon of October 14, 2026, in Da Nang, as part of the 90th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Meeting (COSTI-90), Dr. Ha Thi Thanh Huong (Viet Nam) outstandingly won First Prize in the Mid-Career Category at the 2026 ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women.
COSTI-90: ASEAN drives resource mobilization to translate science, technology, and innovation cooperation into practice
At 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"
This 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
On 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
General 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
General 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
04:476G 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
Speaking 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.
