Top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders witness signing of numerous cooperation documents
The documents include an MoU on cooperation within the framework of the Global Security Initiative between the Governments of Vietnam and China, an MoU on cooperation between Hanoi and Beijing for the 2026-2030 period, and a protocol on the establishment, management, and operation of a ministerial-level hotline between the two countries' Ministries of Public Security.
Viet Nam - Thailand promote implementation of agreement on science, technology and innovation cooperation
On the morning of May 28, 2026, in Bangkok, witnessed by senior leaders of both countries, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan exchanged diplomatic notes (Letter of Intent) with Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand (MHESI).
Paving the Way for Safe and Responsible AI Development
01:56Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in manufacturing, business, public administration and everyday life. Alongside the opportunities for innovation comes anurgent need to manage risks, protect users and ensure that AI is developed in a transparent and responsible manner.
Five Vietnamese scientists named among Asia’s top 100 researchers in 2026
The inclusion of Vietnamese researchers in the 2026 Asian Scientist 100 list alongside Nobel laureates highlights Vietnam’s increasing integration into the global scientific community and its expanding research capabilities.
Viet Nam, EU spur cooperation in science-technology, innovation
Viet Nam and the EU are set to deepen cooperation in science, technology and innovation through the signing of a Letter of Intent aimed at advancing bilateral commitments and fostering stronger connections between Viet Nam’s research community, businesses and innovation ecosystem and the EU’s major cooperation programs.
Viet Nam proposes four priorities for science and technology cooperation with EU
On May 27, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation. At the meeting, Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed stronger Viet Nam–EU cooperation in core technologies, standardisation, innovation and joint research programmes.
Viet Nam and Singapore advance cooperation in digital economy, AI and innovation
On May 26, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Singaporean representative Rajpal Singh to discuss orientations for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, innovation and digital capacity development.
Viet Nam, Poland promote cooperation in standards, metrology, and quality
The working visit to Poland by a delegation of the Commission for Standards, Metrology, and Quality (STAMEQ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam, led by Nguyen Nam Hai, Chairman of the committee, is expected to help promote Viet Nam–Poland cooperation in the field of standards, metrology, and quality in a more substantive and effective manner.
Viet Nam determined to strictly handle all intellectual property rights violations
The Office of the US Trade Representative on April 30 released the 2026 Special 301 Report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the trading partners of the US, in which Viet Nam was placed on the "Priority Foreign Country" (PFC) list — the most severe warning level under this mechanism.
Ministry of Science and Technology and Sunwah Group advance cooperation in strategic technologies and high-quality human resources development
On the afternoon of May 25, 2026, in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Jonathan KS Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group of Hong Kong, China.
