Viet Nam ranks 43rd globally in innovation, leading the world in two key indicators
Viet Nam has moved up one spot to rank 43rd out of 139 economies in global innovation for 2026. Notably, its innovation outputs advanced by two positions, driven by two high-tech export indicators that lead the world.
Viet Nam - Russia: Sharing experiences in digital transformation and modernizing state governance
On October 6, 2026, during a working session with the delegation of officials and leaders from Russia, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long emphasized that digital transformation is not merely a technological issue, but primarily one of institutions, governance models, and execution.
Minister Vu Hai Quan proposes three key areas of cooperation with Japan
On 2 October 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Mr Seki Yoshihiro, Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Viet Nam and Japan implement coperation agreement on AI and digital transformation
On the morning of 2 October 2026 in Tokyo, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii Hisayuki.
Expanding space for Viet Nam - Australia cooperation on strategic technology
On October 1, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Australia–Viet Nam Strategic Technology Forum 2026 officially opened at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Ready for Phase 2 of the Viet Nam - Korea Institute of Science and Technology Project
Phase 2 of the VKIST Project is expected to run from 2026 to 2033 with $30 million in non-refundable ODA from South Korea, focusing on strategic technology research, human resource training, and promoting technology transfer and commercialization.
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Viet Nam - Russia: Sharing experiences in digital transformation and modernizing state governance
On October 6, 2026, during a working session with the delegation of officials and leaders from Russia, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long emphasized that digital transformation is not merely a technological issue, but primarily one of institutions, governance models, and execution.
Minister Vu Hai Quan proposes three key areas of cooperation with Japan
On 2 October 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Mr Seki Yoshihiro, Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Viet Nam and Japan implement coperation agreement on AI and digital transformation
On the morning of 2 October 2026 in Tokyo, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii Hisayuki.
Expanding space for Viet Nam - Australia cooperation on strategic technology
On October 1, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Australia–Viet Nam Strategic Technology Forum 2026 officially opened at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Ready for Phase 2 of the Viet Nam - Korea Institute of Science and Technology Project
Phase 2 of the VKIST Project is expected to run from 2026 to 2033 with $30 million in non-refundable ODA from South Korea, focusing on strategic technology research, human resource training, and promoting technology transfer and commercialization.
Viet Nam, South Korea chart course for sovereign AI development
On the morning of October 1, 2026, in Seoul, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Bae Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of South Korea.