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.
Ministry of Science and Technology promotes cooperation with Saskatchewan in advanced nuclear technology
On August 5, 2026, during the working session with Ms. Richelle Bourgoin, Deputy Minister of Trade and Export Development for the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, Vice Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh proposed strengthening cooperation in nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, human resource training, carbon capture, innovation, and green growth.
Master plan on development of research centers serving strategic technologies approved
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a Decision approving a master plan on the development of research centers, testing facilities and key laboratories serving strategic technologies.
Drastic measures taken to turn Resolution 57 into action
A recent meeting of the Central Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, marked a new phase in implementing Resolution 57 following the committee’s restructuring.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: People are at the center of Viet Nam's digital transformation process
That was the key message shared by Minister Vu Hai Quan during a bilateral meeting with Tanzania’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, emphasizing a people-centered approach in Viet Nam's digital transformation process.
Promoting Viet Nam - US cooperation in strategic technology and artificial intelligence development
On the afternoon of August 3, 2026, in Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long held a working session with a delegation of US technology businesses led by Mr. Patrick Sweeney, Founder and Chief Executive of American Kestrel Group.
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Ministry of Science and Technology promotes cooperation with Saskatchewan in advanced nuclear technology
On August 5, 2026, during the working session with Ms. Richelle Bourgoin, Deputy Minister of Trade and Export Development for the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, Vice Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh proposed strengthening cooperation in nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, human resource training, carbon capture, innovation, and green growth.
Master plan on development of research centers serving strategic technologies approved
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a Decision approving a master plan on the development of research centers, testing facilities and key laboratories serving strategic technologies.
Drastic measures taken to turn Resolution 57 into action
A recent meeting of the Central Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, marked a new phase in implementing Resolution 57 following the committee’s restructuring.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: People are at the center of Viet Nam's digital transformation process
That was the key message shared by Minister Vu Hai Quan during a bilateral meeting with Tanzania’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, emphasizing a people-centered approach in Viet Nam's digital transformation process.
Promoting Viet Nam - US cooperation in strategic technology and artificial intelligence development
On the afternoon of August 3, 2026, in Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long held a working session with a delegation of US technology businesses led by Mr. Patrick Sweeney, Founder and Chief Executive of American Kestrel Group.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: Making science, technology, and innovation a pillar of Viet Nam–Cuba relations
Minister Vu Hai Quan affirmed that Viet Nam and Cuba possess significant potential and strengths to expand cooperation in biotechnology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital transformation, and human resource development.