Paving the way for biotechnology to break through as a key economic and technical sector
01:48The Government has issued Directive No. 13/CT-TTg dated April 21, 2026, calling for focused efforts to develop and effectively apply biotechnology in production and daily life, with the goal of turning the bioindustry into an important economic and technical sector serving national construction and defense.
Market transparency through product quality standards
02:37A new regulation is having a direct impact on products circulating in the market: from household electrical appliances and packaged food to technical services, all must comply with common standards on quality and safety.
Vietnam charts UAV strategy as Hanoi eyes low-altitude economy
Vietnam is accelerating a national strategy to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a cornerstone of its emerging low-altitude economy, with Hanoi positioning itself to pilot new governance models, regulatory sandboxes and early-stage applications in controlled airspace.
Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day, 21 April
On 21 April 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology held a ceremony to mark World Creativity and Innovation Day. Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan and former Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung attended the event.
Vietnam turning ideas into value, aspirations into reality
Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation is being vigorously implemented nationwide. Within this framework, innovation is increasingly recognised as a key engine for rapid and sustainable growth.
UNESCO extends recognition of 2 Category II science centres in Vietnam
The continued operation and enhancement of the two Category II centres under UNESCO’s auspices reflect Vietnam’s policy of positioning science, technology and innovation as key drivers of development, while closely linking scientific advancement with deeper and more substantive international integration in the current context.
Vietnam launches talks to join expanded Information Technology Agreement
Vietnam considers the expanded Information Technology Agreement an important mechanism for promoting trade liberalisation in IT products, reducing costs and improving access to technology, while supporting global innovation.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders witness signing of numerous cooperation documents
The documents include an MoU on cooperation within the framework of the Global Security Initiative between the Governments of Vietnam and China, an MoU on cooperation between Hanoi and Beijing for the 2026-2030 period, and a protocol on the establishment, management, and operation of a ministerial-level hotline between the two countries' Ministries of Public Security.
General Secretary and President of Vietnam holds talks with Chinese counterpart
Amid complex global developments, the two leaders affirmed that the two Parties and countries should further strengthen solidarity, enhance strategic trust, and promote policy connectivity, trade, infrastructure, and energy.
Biometric verification required for mobile device changes from April 15
The policy is designed to enhance security, particularly in cases where users lose their SIM cards but fail to promptly deactivate them, creating opportunities for fraud or illegal activities.