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 and Singapore seek stronger cooperation in digital development, AI governance
On the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on May 20.
Viet Nam - U.S. strengthen cooperation in AI, digital economy and telecommunications infrastructure
On the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session on May 20 with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg.
Viet Nam proposes three priorities to advance ASEAN -U.S. AI cooperation
Speaking at the U.S. - ASEAN AI Ministerial Roundtable: The Road to 50 Years of ASEAN - U.S. Relations, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said VietNam regards artificial intelligence as a strategic technology and a key driver of national science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Viet Nam, Singapore seek to strengthen support for digital technology and innovation - driven enterprises
Viet Nam and Singapore are seeking to step up cooperation in supporting digital technology enterprises to expand into international markets, connect with investors, and contribute to the development of the region's innovation ecosystem.
Viet Nam marks Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2026 with focus on strategic technology deployment
On the morning of May 18, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology held the Celebration of Viet Nam Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2026 and the Conference on Strategic Technology Deployment in Ha Noi. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the event and delivered the keynote speech.
Science and Technology Weekly News Roundup – Week 19
02:50From 11 to 17 May 2026, the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation recorded several notable developments, focusing on removing policy bottlenecks for high-tech enterprises, opening up new growth directions through the low-altitude economy, disseminating scientific knowledge, and implementing the Digital Technology Industry Development Programme through to 2045.
Viet Nam and the EU expand strategic technology and innovation cooperation
On 14 May 2026 in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received Ambassador of the European Union to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier to discuss orientations for advancing cooperation in science, technology, research and innovation in the coming period.
Viet Nam approves digital tech blueprint through 2030, targets 55 billion USD in exports
The scheme defines digital technology as a foundational industry, positioning it as a key growth driver to lift productivity, quality, and national competitiveness.
All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035
Looking ahead to 2035, Vietnam envisions becoming a comprehensive and sustainable digital nation where all transactions between citizens and government agencies are conducted online. National databases, with population data at the core, will be interconnected and efficiently utilised to support smart governance and real-time decision-making.