85% Efficiency, 15% Consumption: Requirements for importing used technology production lines
02:51Under the Ministry of Science and Technology’s new regulations set out in Circular No. 56/2026/TT-BKHCN dated September 5, 2026, a used technology production line must have a remaining capacity or efficiency of at least 85%, while its consumption of raw materials, materials and energy must not exceed 15% above the designed level. In addition, the technology must be currently in use at at least three production facilities in countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Expanding the space for science and technology cooperation with Russia and France
05:53Science, technology and innovation are becoming increasingly important areas of cooperation between Viet Nam and partners with strong technological capabilities. During General Secretary and State President To Lam's visit to the Russia and the France from September 7 to 12, new directions and cooperation programmes were advanced. Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan joined the high-level delegation and undertook a range of important activities to strengthen science and technology cooperation with the two countries.
Science and Technology in Motion - Week 34
04:51Welcome to Science and Technology in Motion. Viet Nam and Singapore are moving toward a leading strategic technology partnership; 27 of 28 proposed strategic technology missions have been assessed; and 55 hamlets and villages in Son La are set to gain connectivity. These are among the key highlights in Science and Technology in Motion - Week 34.
Tightening penalties and strengthening early warnings for intellectual property infringements in the digital environment
02:35Strengthening sanctions to ensure effective deterrence, particularly against counterfeit goods infringing intellectual property rights, while researching and applying technologies capable of monitoring, automatically detecting and providing early warnings of intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
National AI Strategy: Targeting 6% of GDP and 5 billion USD in exports
05:21Viet Nam's National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence sets a target for the AI economy to account for around 6% of GDP by 2030, with exports of AI products, services and solutions reaching approximately 5 billion USD. Labor productivity in AI-adopting industries is expected to increase by 10-15%.
National Assembly amends four laws to remove obstacles to technology development
03:35With all 477 out of 477 participating deputies voting in favor, the 16th National Assembly passed amendments and supplements to several provisions of the Law on Radio Frequencies, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on Electronic Transactions, and the Law on Technology Transfer.
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Viet Nam and Russia promote cooperation in strategic technology research
Viet Nam-Russia scientific and technological cooperation is heading toward specific research tasks tied to strategic technology development, workforce training, and technology transfer.
Viet Nam and Assystem discuss cooperation in developing nuclear power capacities
This was the key takeaway from the reception and working meeting between Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh and Stéphanie Aubarbier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Assystem, on October 8, 2026, aimed at promoting cooperation in the fields of atomic energy, nuclear power, and human resource development.
Viet Nam - Russia: Sharing experiences in digital transformation and modernizing state governance
On October 6, 2026, during a working session with the delegation of officials and leaders from Russia, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long emphasized that digital transformation is not merely a technological issue, but primarily one of institutions, governance models, and execution.
Minister Vu Hai Quan proposes three key areas of cooperation with Japan
On 2 October 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Mr Seki Yoshihiro, Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Viet Nam and Japan implement coperation agreement on AI and digital transformation
On the morning of 2 October 2026 in Tokyo, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii Hisayuki.
Expanding space for Viet Nam - Australia cooperation on strategic technology
On October 1, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Australia–Viet Nam Strategic Technology Forum 2026 officially opened at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology.
