Promoting strategic cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Viet Nam and Australia
Within the framework of the working visit to Australia, on the morning of August 10, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a bilateral working session with Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Shifting Viet Nam - Australia science and technology cooperation from "technology transfer" to "joint research, joint development"
At the Tech Connect Viet Nam - Australia 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed that both nations shift from sharing experience and technology transfer to joint research, co-funding, and the co-creation of intellectual property and new products, aiming to build a long-term collaborative ecosystem.
Clearing bottlenecks to digital transformation
Recently, the determination and strong sense of responsibility demonstrated by the Party and Government leadership in dismantling obstacles to digital transformation have manifested in clear, concrete directives and actions.
Viet Nam targets to master at least four strategic technologies by 2030
Viet Nam targets to master at least four strategic technologies included in the list of strategic technologies during 2026-2030 and raise the figure to six during 2031-2035.
Viet Nam, Singapore promote cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and tech workforce training
Viet Nam and Singapore have agreed to promote concrete cooperation programs in AI, semiconductors, technology transfer, innovative startups, and tech workforce training and development, aiming for immediate implementation and tangible results.
Ministry of Science and Technology promotes cooperation with Saskatchewan in advanced nuclear technology
On August 5, 2026, during the working session with Ms. Richelle Bourgoin, Deputy Minister of Trade and Export Development for the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, Vice Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh proposed strengthening cooperation in nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, human resource training, carbon capture, innovation, and green growth.
Master plan on development of research centers serving strategic technologies approved
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a Decision approving a master plan on the development of research centers, testing facilities and key laboratories serving strategic technologies.
Drastic measures taken to turn Resolution 57 into action
A recent meeting of the Central Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, marked a new phase in implementing Resolution 57 following the committee’s restructuring.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: People are at the center of Viet Nam's digital transformation process
That was the key message shared by Minister Vu Hai Quan during a bilateral meeting with Tanzania’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, emphasizing a people-centered approach in Viet Nam's digital transformation process.
Promoting Viet Nam - US cooperation in strategic technology and artificial intelligence development
On the afternoon of August 3, 2026, in Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long held a working session with a delegation of US technology businesses led by Mr. Patrick Sweeney, Founder and Chief Executive of American Kestrel Group.
