Each official of Ministry of Science and Technology must be pioneer in own field: PM

Each official of Ministry of Science and Technology must be pioneer in own field: PM

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 called on the Party organisation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), its leaders, and staff to be pioneers in applying and advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, as these fields are the “inevitable path” for Viet Nam to become a developed and prosperous nation.

Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Framework for testing emerging technologies

Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Framework for testing emerging technologies

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

For the first time, a controlled testing mechanism has been enshrined in the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation. This is regarded as a policy breakthrough, providing a flexible legal corridor for new technologies to be introduced, tested early, and gradually developed into practical solutions.

Viet Nam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue

Viet Nam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue

News and Press Releases 13/08/2025

Party General Secretary To Lam called for a deepened partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK) to drive innovation, digital transformation, and scientific advancement during a dialogue in Seoul on August 12, as part of his ongoing state visit to the RoK.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son works with Nuclear Research Institute

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son works with Nuclear Research Institute

News and Press Releases 07/08/2025

On July 25, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and a delegation of the Government paid a working visit to the Nuclear Research Institute, located in Lam Vien Ward, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.

Conference discusses the development of industrial internet

Conference discusses the development of industrial internet

News and Press Releases 07/08/2025

The Viet Nam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) is hosting the VNNIC Internet Conference (VIC) 2025 in Ha Noi under the theme “Breakthrough Era with the Development of Industrial Internet”.

Việt Nam must strive to independently manufacture semiconductor chips by 2027: PM

Việt Nam must strive to independently manufacture semiconductor chips by 2027: PM

News and Press Releases 04/08/2025

Key ongoing projects include initiatives for specialised chip development, the electronics industry, talent attraction and foreign investment in semiconductors.

Creating space for innovative enterprises

Creating space for innovative enterprises

News and Press Releases 04/08/2025

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation has been passed, designating enterprises as the centre of the innovation system, offering a range of preferential policies to encourage businesses to invest in research, develop technology, and enhance their competitiveness.

Gov’t aims to perfect legal framework for digital transformation in 2025

Gov’t aims to perfect legal framework for digital transformation in 2025

News and Press Releases 29/07/2025

The Government tasked ministries and sectors with completing the legal framework for digital transformation, data systems, personal data protection, and electronic identification in 2025, which is considered the most critical foundation for the national digital transformation agenda.

Science and Technology Exchange aims to commercialise scientific research and technology transfer results

Science and Technology Exchange aims to commercialise scientific research and technology transfer results

News and Press Releases 29/07/2025

The Viet Nam Science and Technology Exchange not only introduces a modern "technology marketplace" but also marks a significant step forward in institutional reform, promoting the commercialisation of intellectual property and the development of the domestic technology market.

Vietnam reopens bidding for two prime 4G, 5G spectrum blocks

Vietnam reopens bidding for two prime 4G, 5G spectrum blocks

News and Press Releases 24/07/2025

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a new auction plan for the rights to use two key radio frequency blocks: 703-713 MHz and 758-768 MHz (block B1-B1’), and 723-733 MHz and 778-788 MHz (block B3-B3’).

National data centre embodies Viet Nam's will, aspiration: PM

National data centre embodies Viet Nam's will, aspiration: PM

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

National Data Centre No. 1 and the national database system based at this centre, launched on August 18, hold special strategic significance as they contribute to national digital transformation and the development of digital economy, society, workforce, and citizenship, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Digital transformation is not only a new development space, but also a new business model and a new way of management.
The government must assign tasks to enterprises according to the national strategy with ambitious goals, and must create challenges, allowing State-owned enterprises to assume a leadership role in green development, digital development, governance and technology, self-reliance and international integration and especially in digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the 4th industrial revolution. The technologies of the 4th industrial revolution are mainly digital technologies to support digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the economics of knowledge. Digital transformation creates a digital economy, which relies on information and data as its resources and is based on algorithms, while algorithms and information in turn are knowledge.
Digital transformation is the convergence of science and technology, of the knowledge economy, of the 4th industrial revolution and of innovation. Digital transformation is the driving force for development that can transform Vietnam into a prosperous and developed country.
Digital transformation is a comprehensive revolution that involves everyone. Only when all people use digital platforms and digital applications for their business and everyday purposes will digital transformation be considered successful.
National data centre embodies Viet Nam's will, aspiration: PM

National data centre embodies Viet Nam's will, aspiration: PM

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

National Data Centre No. 1 and the national database system based at this centre, launched on August 18, hold special strategic significance as they contribute to national digital transformation and the development of digital economy, society, workforce, and citizenship, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Each official of Ministry of Science and Technology must be pioneer in own field: PM

Each official of Ministry of Science and Technology must be pioneer in own field: PM

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 called on the Party organisation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), its leaders, and staff to be pioneers in applying and advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, as these fields are the “inevitable path” for Viet Nam to become a developed and prosperous nation.

Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Framework for testing emerging technologies

Law on Science, Technology and Innovation: Framework for testing emerging technologies

News and Press Releases 19/08/2025

For the first time, a controlled testing mechanism has been enshrined in the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation. This is regarded as a policy breakthrough, providing a flexible legal corridor for new technologies to be introduced, tested early, and gradually developed into practical solutions.

Viet Nam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue

Viet Nam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue

News and Press Releases 13/08/2025

Party General Secretary To Lam called for a deepened partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK) to drive innovation, digital transformation, and scientific advancement during a dialogue in Seoul on August 12, as part of his ongoing state visit to the RoK.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son works with Nuclear Research Institute

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son works with Nuclear Research Institute

News and Press Releases 07/08/2025

On July 25, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and a delegation of the Government paid a working visit to the Nuclear Research Institute, located in Lam Vien Ward, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Development Stategies 15/01/2025

Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation is the "golden key" to help Viet Nam overcome middle-income trap and achieve the goal of becoming a strong and prosperous country by 2045, said General Secretary To Lam.

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Development Stategies 25/11/2024

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has signed a decision issuing an action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025.

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Policies 05/11/2024

The Ministry of Information and Communications has revised Vietnam’s E-Government Architecture Framework Version 3.0 to strengthen data-sharing capabilities and align with national digital transformation efforts.

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Policies & Strategies 24/10/2024

The strategy targets to ensure Vietnam is capable of mastering and applying blockchain technology in all socio-economic fields, realising the goal of becoming a stable and prosperous digital nation.

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Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, the Vietnam Information Security Day 2024 Workshop - Exhibition, co-hosted by the Authority of Information Security and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), officially commenced in Hanoi. The event carries the theme, "Information Security for National Data Infrastructure and Digital Platforms."

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Photo-Video 20/11/2024

On November 19, 2024, the Vietnam International Digital Week 2024 (VIDW 2024), themed "Virtual Assistants," officially kicked off in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam.

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

Photo-Video 28/10/2024

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden, on October 27, the Ministry of Information and Communications held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam" (1997-2013).

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

Photo-Video 17/04/2024

On April 15, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has granted licenses to Viettel and VNPT to establish public ground-based mobile telecommunications networks using 5G technology.

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Photo-Video 02/04/2024

To support Vietnamese digital technology enterprises in boosting investment, expanding markets, and seizing business opportunities abroad, on March 26, 2024, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Information and Communications held the 2nd Global Digital Cooperation Conference with the theme "Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market."

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

News and Press Releases 25/06/2025

Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

News and Press Releases 12/06/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 11 had meetings with leaders of several business giants from France and Europe as part of his working visit to the European nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

News and Press Releases 12/06/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday attended Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris as part of his ongoing tour to the European country.

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The 21 grand challenges span a broad spectrum of critical domains, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), biotechnology, next-generation telecommunications (5G and 6G), semiconductors, blockchain, big data, space technology and other cross-disciplinary areas.

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The two nations signed a cooperation deal to jointly develop digital infrastructure, innovation, and workforce training.

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