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.
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.
Ministry of Science and Technology proposes four cooperation orientations with Coherent Group
On June 26, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received Jeff Place, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Coherent Group.
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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.
Ministry of Science and Technology proposes four cooperation orientations with Coherent Group
On June 26, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received Jeff Place, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Coherent Group.
Intellectual property enforcement vital for Viet Nam’s development
During a working session with Virginia B. Foote, Chairwoman of AmCham Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh discussed issues related to the U.S. Special 301 Report, affirming that Viet Nam proactively protects and enforces intellectual property (IP) rights for the sake of its own national development.