Viet Nam and South Korea promote cooperation in atomic energy technology
On the morning of September 30, 2026, in Seoul, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources Kim Jung Kwan to discuss cooperation in atomic energy technology.
Viet Nam and South Korea strengthen intellectual property cooperation
During his working visit to South Korea on September 29, 2026, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Intellectual Property Kim Yong Sun.
Viet Nam ranks 43rd globally in innovation, leading the world in two key indicators
Viet Nam has moved up one spot to rank 43rd out of 139 economies in global innovation for 2026. Notably, its innovation outputs advanced by two positions, driven by two high-tech export indicators that lead the world.
Minister Vu Hai Quan works with major US technology corporations: Anthropic, Amazon, and Oracle
On September 22, 2026, in New York, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held working sessions with leaders of top US technology corporations, including Anthropic, Amazon, and Oracle.
Digital transformation towards smart governance and proactive public services
On September 23, 2026, Ministry of Science and Technology held a seminar to exchange digital transformation experiences with a delegation from the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore), led by Chief Executive Goh Wei Boon.
Minister Vu Hai Quan shares three lessons on digital transformation at the UN
Putting people at the center, integrating technology into daily life, and expanding coverage to all regions are three core lessons on digital transformation recently shared by Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan at the United Nations.
Law on High Technology
This Law provides for high-technology activities, policies and measures to encourage and promote high-technology activities; and activities related to the development of strategic technologies, applicable from July 1, 2026.
Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong urges Molex to expand R&D and workforce training in Viet Nam
The Ministry of Science and Technology has called on Molex to bolster collaboration with Vietnamese domestic enterprises, universities, and research institutes, as well as to expand its R&D footprint and technical workforce training in the country.
Viet Nam proposes three pillars of AI cooperation at 2026 China-ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable
Viet Nam has proposed enhancing policy dialogue, safety-testing collaboration, and AI workforce development with China and ASEAN member states, grounded in respect for national sovereignty and domestic law.
Vaccine production cooperation in Viet Nam tied to R&D and technology transfer
On September 16, 2026, in Ha Noi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with the delegation from Pfizer, led by Mr. Sinan Nevzat Atlig, President of the Latin America Cluster and Emerging Markets.

