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.
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.
Promoting strategic cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Viet Nam and Australia
Within the framework of the working visit to Australia, on the morning of August 10, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a bilateral working session with Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
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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.
Promoting strategic cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Viet Nam and Australia
Within the framework of the working visit to Australia, on the morning of August 10, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a bilateral working session with Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Shifting Viet Nam - Australia science and technology cooperation from "technology transfer" to "joint research, joint development"
At the Tech Connect Viet Nam - Australia 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed that both nations shift from sharing experience and technology transfer to joint research, co-funding, and the co-creation of intellectual property and new products, aiming to build a long-term collaborative ecosystem.