Science and Technology Weekly Highlights – Week 18
02:41From May 4 to 10, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation activities continued to gain strong momentum, marked by strategic technology cooperation with international partners, the establishment of national strategic technology groups, the promotion of innovation, and stronger human connectivity in the digital era.
Viet Nam, Germany expand cooperation in semiconductors and high-tech human resources
On June 30, 2026, during a working session with German Ambassador to Viet Nam Helga Margarete Barth, Minister Vu Hai Quan discussed key cooperation orientations in scientific research, innovation, and high-tech human resource development, with a focus on semiconductors and green energy transition.
Ministry of Science and Technology and World Bank foster partnership in research infrastructure and National Venture Capital Fund
On June 29, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Ms. Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, to discuss key cooperation initiatives. The discussions centered on advancing national research infrastructure, streamlining laboratory operations, attracting talent, commercializing technology, and designing a National Venture Capital Fund.
Promulgating evaluation criteria for AI platforms supporting public administration
01:45A national set of criteria for evaluating AI platforms supporting public service operations has recently been issued under Decision No. 2847 dated June 19, establishes specific requirements on safety, data control, legal responsibility, and technological self-reliance.
National semiconductor chip prototyping support center: Shaping the next chapter of Viet Nam’s semiconductor industry
On the morning of June 26, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched Vietnam’s first National semiconductor chip prototyping support center. This is considered a strategic move to complete the nation's research and prototyping infrastructure, gradually realizing the goal of technological autonomy and enabling Vietnamese enterprises to integrate deeper into the global semiconductor value chain.
Promoting ASEAN cooperation in science, technology, and innovation
On June 26, 2026, in Vientiane, Laos, a delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology, led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, attended the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology, and Innovation (AMMSTI-22). The meeting was themed "Advancing ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for a Resilient, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN".
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Viet Nam, Germany expand cooperation in semiconductors and high-tech human resources
On June 30, 2026, during a working session with German Ambassador to Viet Nam Helga Margarete Barth, Minister Vu Hai Quan discussed key cooperation orientations in scientific research, innovation, and high-tech human resource development, with a focus on semiconductors and green energy transition.
Ministry of Science and Technology and World Bank foster partnership in research infrastructure and National Venture Capital Fund
On June 29, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Ms. Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, to discuss key cooperation initiatives. The discussions centered on advancing national research infrastructure, streamlining laboratory operations, attracting talent, commercializing technology, and designing a National Venture Capital Fund.
Promulgating evaluation criteria for AI platforms supporting public administration
01:45A national set of criteria for evaluating AI platforms supporting public service operations has recently been issued under Decision No. 2847 dated June 19, establishes specific requirements on safety, data control, legal responsibility, and technological self-reliance.
National semiconductor chip prototyping support center: Shaping the next chapter of Viet Nam’s semiconductor industry
On the morning of June 26, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched Vietnam’s first National semiconductor chip prototyping support center. This is considered a strategic move to complete the nation's research and prototyping infrastructure, gradually realizing the goal of technological autonomy and enabling Vietnamese enterprises to integrate deeper into the global semiconductor value chain.
Promoting ASEAN cooperation in science, technology, and innovation
On June 26, 2026, in Vientiane, Laos, a delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology, led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, attended the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology, and Innovation (AMMSTI-22). The meeting was themed "Advancing ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for a Resilient, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN".
Viet Nam, Japan expand research cooperation and young talent exchange
During a reception on June 26 for Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Ito Naoki, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan discussed key cooperation activities between the two countries. The Minister emphasized that Viet Nam and Japan need to build science and technology cooperation programs based on a spirit of mutual benefit and shared responsibility, targeting long-term, specific goals and substantive outcomes.