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.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: Viet Nam considers intellectual property a key pillar of development
Addressing the 68th session of the General Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam is steering towards a socio-economic development model driven by science, technology, and innovation, with intellectual property serving as a particularly important pillar.
Promulgating the List of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
02:11The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 33 promulgating the List of high-risk artificial intelligence systems, aiming to concretize legal provisions on artificial intelligence and establish a basis for the management and supervision of AI systems that may have significant impacts on the lawful rights and interests of organizations and individuals, public interests, national security, and social order and safety. The Decision will take effect from August 15, 2026.
Ministry of Science and Technology and IAEA promote strategic cooperation on nuclear science and technology
On July 9, 2026, during a working session with Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Najat Mokhtar, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to the development of nuclear science and technology, viewing it as one of the key sectors playing a crucial role in the national energy structure.
Ministry of Science and Technology and WEF boost cooperation in AI and semiconductor technology
On the morning of July 8, 2026, during a working session with Maroun Kairouz, Executive Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam prioritizes the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology as key drivers for growth.
From July 1, online public services shift to 4-Tier proactive model
02:51Government Decree No. 224, which took effect on July 1, 2026, establishes a nationwide unified model for online public services. The regulation introduces a new four-tier proactive classification aimed at cutting time and costs for administrative procedures.
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Minister Vu Hai Quan: Viet Nam considers intellectual property a key pillar of development
Addressing the 68th session of the General Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam is steering towards a socio-economic development model driven by science, technology, and innovation, with intellectual property serving as a particularly important pillar.
Promulgating the List of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
02:11The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 33 promulgating the List of high-risk artificial intelligence systems, aiming to concretize legal provisions on artificial intelligence and establish a basis for the management and supervision of AI systems that may have significant impacts on the lawful rights and interests of organizations and individuals, public interests, national security, and social order and safety. The Decision will take effect from August 15, 2026.
Ministry of Science and Technology and IAEA promote strategic cooperation on nuclear science and technology
On July 9, 2026, during a working session with Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Najat Mokhtar, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to the development of nuclear science and technology, viewing it as one of the key sectors playing a crucial role in the national energy structure.
Ministry of Science and Technology and WEF boost cooperation in AI and semiconductor technology
On the morning of July 8, 2026, during a working session with Maroun Kairouz, Executive Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam prioritizes the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology as key drivers for growth.
From July 1, online public services shift to 4-Tier proactive model
02:51Government Decree No. 224, which took effect on July 1, 2026, establishes a nationwide unified model for online public services. The regulation introduces a new four-tier proactive classification aimed at cutting time and costs for administrative procedures.
Around 1,500 experts in standards, metrology and quality to be trained by 2030
02:06The Prime Minister signed Decision No. 1202/QD-TTg, dated July 3, 2026, approving a national project on developing human resources for the standards, metrology and quality sector nationwide through 2030 and beyond.