Science - Technology

From smarter laptops to breakthroughs in healthcare, artificial intelligence is redefining the way we work, create, and care for one another, signaling a new era of intelligent, energy-efficient, and deeply personalized technology.

VGP - The launching ceremony of a VND 500 trillion (US$19.23 billion) credit program for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic infrastructure development was held in Ha Noi on May 29.

Since its inception seven years ago, Project 1665 has achieved significant milestones. All universities, academies, colleges, vocational schools, and 63 provincial/municipal Departments of Education and Training now have actionable plans to support student entrepreneurship.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasised that developing atomic energy, including nuclear power, is essential to achieving double-digit economic growth and supporting Vietnam’s green and digital transitions.

At the meeting, Director of HCMC C4IR Le Truong Duy shared the city’s vision to establish a world-class public-private technology exchange platform. This hub will serve as a gateway for cutting-edge technologies from the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to enter Vietnam, enabling collaborative innovation and creating valuable tech products for the global market.

The collaboration between Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) and the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) leverages the robust infrastructure and networks of both sides to advance software talent development in Vietnam.

The world has gone deeply into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Resolution No.57-NQ/TW on making breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation is a positive signal showing that Vietnam is already embracing and engaging in change.

Analytica Vietnam 2025, organised by the National Agency for Science and Technology Information and Statistics and Germany’s Messe München GmbH company, will showcase technologies, equipment and solutions from leading manufacturers and distributors of laboratory instruments, analytical tools and technologies.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan highlighted that the city has established itself as an attractive destination for investments in the domains, given its complete ecosystem to develop emerging industries with sound human resources and numerous semiconductor enterprises.

The launch of the VSIC shows a key commitment from FPT Corporation, NIC, and their partners to establish a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam, positioning the country as an attractive destination in this strategic industry.

Tuyen stressed that the VWU has been carrying out practical activities to encourage women’s engagement in science and technology development, including promoting the establishment of the Vietnam Association for Intellectual Women, issuing a resolution on supporting women’s international integration by 2030, and launching initiatives like the Kovalevskaia Awards to encourage scientific research, innovation, startup and participation in digital economy and society among women.

The Government is accelerating AI application to reduce the paper workload and improve operation efficacy.

In the past, disaster forecasting relied heavily on experience and complex mathematical models, but now, AI is opening up a new era.

Since 1982, when the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) became the official representative of Vietnam at JINR, the training of scientific personnel has been systematised, laying the foundation for the development of a high-quality scientific and technological workforce, playing a significant role in the country's renewal process.

Cross-border collaboration will be key to unlocking the next growth opportunities as Vietnam is an emerging player in the industry, with a market size exceeding 18 billion USD in 2024 and projected to rise to over 31 billion USD by 2029, said a representative from the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association.

The aeronautical engineer described the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation as a bright spot, removing obstacles for both domestic and foreign technological talent to make contributions to the homeland.

The Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW is will remove legal barriers to economic growth through science, technology, and digital transformation amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the global digital economy.

The ambitious targets outlined in the resolution are based on both Vietnam’s current capabilities and its future development potential. However, achieving these goals requires breakthrough approaches to implementing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Evaluating the significance of Resolution 57 in the current development phase, the scientists agreed that investing in science and technology is the right direction to create momentum for the country’s breakthrough development.

Chairing the first meeting of the Government steering committee for the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, and Project No. 06 on March 18, PM Chinh, also head of the committee, laid stress on the significance of the resolution, which serves as the guiding principles for the country’s socio-economic development in the new era.

Seeing institutional frameworks as both "bottleneck of bottlenecks" and "breakthrough of breakthroughs,” Vietnam is mapping out policies to develop the AI and semiconductor industries. The Government has pledged to slash at least 30% of cumbersome administrative procedures, step up decentralisation, enhance implementation capacity, and promote self-resilience and creativity among stakeholders, PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

Amidst diverse supply chains and global geopolitical fluctuations, Vietnam has been undertaking a number of essential initiatives to boost its standing in this industry.

Speaking at a seminar titled “The convergence of semiconductors and artificial intelligence: a breakthrough for a new cycle of opportunities”, part of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Conference (AISC) held in Hanoi on March 13, Duong highlighted the significant role of AI and semiconductors in accelerating Vietnam’s development in the coming years.

Vitad and Ginosar will establish a dedicated laboratory in Vietnam by the end of this year. Ginosar will leverage its infrastructure, genetic resources, and core technology to transfer lab capabilities to Vitad. This move will enable the company to develop superior crop varieties for large-scale cultivation, building extensive raw material zones to expand exports and create substantial economic value for Vietnamese farmers and businesses.

Vietnam is now at a “golden opportunity” to accelerate the development of its AI and semiconductor sectors, positioning itself as a key player in the global production and supply chain for cutting-edge technologies.

Data from the satellite is expected to meet Vietnam’s growing demand for high-quality imagery, aiding in disaster response, climate change mitigation, natural resource management and environmental monitoring.

The centre, to be based at the prestigious Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Hanoi, will serve as a cutting-edge research hub, fostering collaboration between the two nations in strategic technologies and cybersecurity, including 5G and emerging 6G technologies.

Recognising the importance of nuclear energy in advancing the nation's socio-economic development, the National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Atomic Energy in 2008.

Experts in Singapore believe that innovation represents a breakthrough path for Vietnam, which is advancing to the new era - that of the nation's rise.

The partnership between Viettel High Tech and DU aligns with the UAE’s national digital strategy, which prioritises investment in telecommunications infrastructure to drive economic growth. Successful trials will pave the way for large-scale commercial deployment, positioning the UAE as a global hub for advanced telecommunications technology.