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.
Resolution 57 delivers early gains in science-technology, digital transformation
As part of its continued and vigorous implementation of tasks under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, the Ministry of Science and Technology achieved positive results across a wide range of areas in May 2026.
Weekly Highlights in Science and Technology News – Week 23
02:41From June 8 to 14, the fields of science,technology, innovation, and digital transformation witnessed a range of notable activities, focusing on improving institutional frameworks, strengthening digital infrastructure, promoting international cooperation, and supporting businesses and household businesses in digital transformation, thereby creating additional momentum for the growth of the digital economy.
Viet Nam, Australia promote research cooperation towards technology commercialisation
At a working session with Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, on June 16, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said Viet Nam was focusing on the development of strategic technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and biotechnology, while continuing to improve its legal framework to create a favourable environment for research, innovation and technology application.
Intel contributes to foundations of Viet Nam's semiconductor industry
Speaking at the 20th anniversary of Intel Vietnam on June 12, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that the semiconductor industry presents crucial opportunities for Vietnam to elevate its position in the global technology value chain.
Ministry of Science and Technology and Australia foster innovation cooperation towards substantive growth impacts
On the afternoon of June 12, 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh held a working session with Ms. Renée Deschamps, Deputy Ambassador of Australia to Viet Nam, representing the Australian Government and the Aus4Innovation Program.
Viet Nam, Amazon foster cooperation in cloud computing infrastructure and digital ecosystem
On June 11, 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long held a working session with Ms. Annabel Lee, Director of ASEAN Public Policy and Government Relations at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to discuss investment orientations for cloud computing infrastructure, the digital ecosystem, and data centers in Viet Nam.
Deputy Minister Hoang Minh: Viet Nam affirms zero tolerance for intellectual property infringement
During a working session with Former U.S. Ambassador to Viet Nam Daniel Kritenbrink, Board Member of The Asia Group, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh affirmed that intellectual property (IP) rights protection is a consistent policy of Viet Nam, serving the interests of the country and Vietnamese businesses, while remaining an inevitable requirement for integration and development.
Estonia's digital citizenship strategy offers valuable lessons for Viet Nam's digital transformation
The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, hosted an international conference in Ha Noi on June 5 to exchange experiences on Estonia’s digital citizenship strategy as Viet Nam is advancing towards a digital government, digital economy and digital society.
Party chief calls for building national capacity for innovation, adaptation
A forthcoming resolution on Viet Nam’s new development model must affirm that the country's core development philosophy in the new era is to build national capacity for innovation, self-reliance and adaptation, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on June 4.