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.
Enhancing "Triple Helix" Cooperation between Viet Nam and Singapore
This is one of the key focal points emphasized by Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan during his opening remarks at the Viet Nam - Singapore Technology Connectivity Forum, held on the afternoon of May 29, 2026, in Singapore.
Viet Nam and Singapore discuss five priority areas for cooperation in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation
At the opening of the Viet Nam - Singapore TechConnect Forum, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan stressed that Viet Nam identified science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth.
Viet Nam - Singapore Tech Connect Forum
On May 29, 2026, the Viet Nam - Singapore Tech Connect Forum was held in Singapore as part of the working visit by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President To Lam.
Promoting Viet Nam - Thailand cooperation in science, technology, and innovation
On May 28, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yodchanan Wongsawat to discuss orientations for advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) cooperation between the two nations.
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.