Hue strengthens links between government, researchers and businesses to bring research to market
02:49From heritage conservation and the digital economy to better governance and improved services for citizens and businesses, Hue is facing a range of development challenges that call for solutions from science, technology and innovation. The key question is how these real-world needs can be translated into relevant research tasks, and how research results can then move into practical application, production and the market.
Hue advances data-driven urban governance
03:49More than 1.3 million accounts, nearly 800 cameras, over 80 dashboards and more than 985 data tables are now being used across Hue's smart urban ecosystem. The city is advancing digital transformation in urban governance by integrating data directly into monitoring, supervision and day-to-day administration. From citizen feedback and camera feeds to socio-economic indicators, multiple data sources are gradually being connected, standardised and used through shared digital platforms.
Viet Nam prepares for the next generation of Internet infrastructure
02:41The Internet has become essential infrastructure for the digital economy and digital society. As online services expand and billions of devices come online, IPv4 address space is increasingly constrained, while emerging technologies such as IoT, 5G, 6G, cloud computing and AI are placing greater demands on Internet infrastructure. IPv6 was developed to address these limitations. With its vastly larger address space, it enables broader connectivity, supports new digital services and provides a foundation for the next generation of Internet infrastructure.
Viet Nam advances specialised chip development to strengthen semiconductor capabilities
04:31Viet Nam has identified the semiconductor industry as a priority area in its efforts to strengthen strategic technological capabilities. Specialised chips are seen as a segment where Vietnamese enterprises have significant room to move further up the value chain. However, major challenges remain, from chip design and pilot production to testing and commercialisation.
Quang Tri: Digital transformation reshapes public service delivery
04:58Digital transformation in public administration goes far beyond moving paperwork online. What ultimately matters is whether it makes public services easier to access and government more effective: fewer trips, shorter waiting times and lower costs for citizens; simpler and more transparent procedures for businesses; and faster, better-coordinated, data-driven decision-making across government agencies. In Quang Tri, this shift is taking shape from the commune level to the provincial administration as the two-tier local government model comes into operation.
Viet Nam ranks 43rd among 139 economies in Global Innovation Index
02:41On the evening of September 29, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 report. Viet Nam ranked 43rd out of 139 countries and economies, moving up one place from 2025. Its innovation output ranking also improved by two places, from 37th to 35th.
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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.
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.
Hue strengthens links between government, researchers and businesses to bring research to market
02:49From heritage conservation and the digital economy to better governance and improved services for citizens and businesses, Hue is facing a range of development challenges that call for solutions from science, technology and innovation. The key question is how these real-world needs can be translated into relevant research tasks, and how research results can then move into practical application, production and the market.
Hue advances data-driven urban governance
03:49More than 1.3 million accounts, nearly 800 cameras, over 80 dashboards and more than 985 data tables are now being used across Hue's smart urban ecosystem. The city is advancing digital transformation in urban governance by integrating data directly into monitoring, supervision and day-to-day administration. From citizen feedback and camera feeds to socio-economic indicators, multiple data sources are gradually being connected, standardised and used through shared digital platforms.
