Viet Nam and South Korea boost cooperation in AI, nuclear power, and intellectual property
On 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
Minister 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
During 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
Selecting 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.
Ministry of Science and Technology and Dassault Systèmes promote cooperation in sovereign AI development in Viet Nam
Deputy 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.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: AI must deliver tangible value for citizens and businesses
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that the true value of artificial intelligence (AI) must be measured by better public services, higher productivity, stronger enterprises, and an improved quality of life - rather than the number of strategies, pilot projects, or new models.
Viet Nam and India boost innovation ecosystem cooperation
Promoting the innovation ecosystem between the two countries as a key focus of cooperation for 2027 was the proposal made by Minister Vu Hai Quan during his reception for Professor Umesh Waghmare, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of India, on the morning of October 24, 2026, in Ha Noi.
UK supports Viet Nam with ODA project "Capacity building for science, technology, and innovation planning"
Under Phase 2 of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), the United Kingdom has completed the allocation of funding for nine multilateral cooperation programs, including an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project titled "Capacity Building for Science, Technology, and Innovation Planning for Viet Nam," valued at approximately £60,000.
Viet Nam and Finland promote cooperation in strategic technology and digital infrastructure
On October 15, 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan hosted a working session with Mr. Ville Tavio, Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and key strategic technology sectors.
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.
