Weekly Highlights in Science and Technology - Week 29
04:05Welcome back to Weekly Highlights in Science and Technology - Week 29. Here's a look at the week's most significant events, major policy developments, and key activities in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
New regulations on training assessment experts
01:45From training programs and learning hours to examinations and certification, the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued specific regulations governing professional training for assessment experts. Accordingly, to receive a certificate, trainees must complete at least 80% of the training hours and score at least 70 out of 100 points on the final examination.
By 2030, at least 10 million workers to receive AI skills training
03:42By 2030, Viet Nam aims to train and further develop at least fifty thousand personnel with a university degree or higher who are capable of applying artificial intelligence in key industries and sectors; train at least ten thousand highly qualified AI professionals, including one thousand five hundred experts capable of conducting research, developing and mastering core technologies, and leading key AI initiatives.
Viet Nam, Russia put strategic technology cooperation into practice
During a working session on August 12 with Ivan Sergeevich Nesterov, Deputy Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Viet Nam, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh proposed that Viet Nam–Russia science and technology cooperation focus on specific tasks and products aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges and enhancing business capacity.
Viet Nam, Republic of Korea boost cooperation in technology assessment and commercialization
During a working session with the Korea Testing Certification (KTC) on August 12, 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh proposed enhancing the exchange of experience in assessing technology readiness levels and commercialization potential, while promoting testing, technology transfer, and business matching between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Tech Connect Viet Nam - Australia Exhibition 2026: Enhancing connections and accelerating teechnology commercialization
Held as part of the Viet Nam - Australia Tech Connect Forum 2026, an exhibition highlighting achievements in economic, scientific, technological, innovative, investment, and educational cooperation was officially opened.
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New regulations on training assessment experts
01:45From training programs and learning hours to examinations and certification, the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued specific regulations governing professional training for assessment experts. Accordingly, to receive a certificate, trainees must complete at least 80% of the training hours and score at least 70 out of 100 points on the final examination.
By 2030, at least 10 million workers to receive AI skills training
03:42By 2030, Viet Nam aims to train and further develop at least fifty thousand personnel with a university degree or higher who are capable of applying artificial intelligence in key industries and sectors; train at least ten thousand highly qualified AI professionals, including one thousand five hundred experts capable of conducting research, developing and mastering core technologies, and leading key AI initiatives.
Viet Nam, Russia put strategic technology cooperation into practice
During a working session on August 12 with Ivan Sergeevich Nesterov, Deputy Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Viet Nam, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh proposed that Viet Nam–Russia science and technology cooperation focus on specific tasks and products aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges and enhancing business capacity.
Viet Nam, Republic of Korea boost cooperation in technology assessment and commercialization
During a working session with the Korea Testing Certification (KTC) on August 12, 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh proposed enhancing the exchange of experience in assessing technology readiness levels and commercialization potential, while promoting testing, technology transfer, and business matching between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Tech Connect Viet Nam - Australia Exhibition 2026: Enhancing connections and accelerating teechnology commercialization
Held as part of the Viet Nam - Australia Tech Connect Forum 2026, an exhibition highlighting achievements in economic, scientific, technological, innovative, investment, and educational cooperation was officially opened.
Viet Nam, Australia advance strategic cooperation in high technology, digital economy, and AI
On August 11, 2026, as part of the working visit to Australia, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a bilateral meeting with Senator Tim Ayres, Australian Minister of Industry, Science and Resources.