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.
Viet Nam and the EU expand strategic technology and innovation cooperation
On 14 May 2026 in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received Ambassador of the European Union to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier to discuss orientations for advancing cooperation in science, technology, research and innovation in the coming period.
Viet Nam approves digital tech blueprint through 2030, targets 55 billion USD in exports
The scheme defines digital technology as a foundational industry, positioning it as a key growth driver to lift productivity, quality, and national competitiveness.
All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035
Looking ahead to 2035, Vietnam envisions becoming a comprehensive and sustainable digital nation where all transactions between citizens and government agencies are conducted online. National databases, with population data at the core, will be interconnected and efficiently utilised to support smart governance and real-time decision-making.
Vietnamese UAV firms showcase capabilities at world’s largest autonomy expo in US
Three Vietnamese companies are presenting their technologies at XPONENTIAL 2026 from May 11-14 in Detroit, the US: Gremsy, specialising in camera and gimbal systems; Realtime Robotics, focusing on military UAVs; and Saolatek, developing integrated drones and training solutions.
Enhancing investment efficiency and advancing strategic technologies
Amid increasingly intense global technological competition, the Party and the State have introduced a series of major policies. Among them, Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, identified the development of strategic technologies as a pillar for rapid and sustainable growth.
Viet Nam and Italy Expand Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation in Priority Areas
On 11 May 2026 in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology of Viet Nam Vu Hai Quan received and held a working session with Ambassador of Italy to Viet Nam Marco della Seta to discuss orientations for promoting science, technology and innovation cooperation between the two countries.
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.
Viet Nam and Sri Lanka expand cooperation in strategic technologies
Viet Nam and Sri Lanka are looking to strengthen cooperation in strategic technology fields, including digital industries, satellite technology, 6G, UAVs and innovation, with science and technology emerging as a new pillar in bilateral relations.
Intel Expands Cooperation in Semiconductor Industry Development in Viet Nam
At a working session with Intel Corporation on 8 May 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of Viet Nam Bui Hoang Phuong affirmed that the Ministry will continue to support Intel and enterprises in the supply chain in expanding high-tech investment in Viet Nam. This cooperation is expected to contribute to positioning Viet Nam as an important link in the global semiconductor value chain.