Science - Technology

The programme is jointly organised by the Rencontres du Vietnam Assocation, the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education, and its Institute for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Education (IFIRSE).

Speaking at the launching ceremony, VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang said that the second Technology with heart award was officially launched to continue inspiring creativity and pride in breakthrough achievements of Vietnamese-branded technology. The initiative also aims to realise the Party and State's policies on the breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, creating a solid foundation for the nation's prosperity in the new era.

The project aims to establish at least one or two networks of such centres in each priority technology sector serving Industry 4.0.

Around 1,000 experts, scientists, and leaders from tech giants will come to Vietnam in mid-March 2025 to attend an international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, heard a press briefing on February 24.

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.

Google is willing to provide free access to Google Workspace, Google Space, and Google Classroom for all students and teachers in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Global Innovation Connect Singapore 2025, themed “Connect – Converge – Create: Empowering the Future with Technology”, focuses on three strategic issues of semiconductors, AI, and financial technology.

With a rapidly expanding economy, a youthful, tech-savvy population, and robust government initiatives, Vietnam is emerging as a leader in digital innovation, it wrote, adding that Vietnamese businesses are increasingly harnessing technology to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and contribute to economic growth.

Vietnamese beverage businesses are gearing up for drinktec 2025, a key event to explore new technologies and global trends in the industry.

Vietnam GameVerse 2025, with activities taking place from February to May, will feature tech giant Apple along with Beta and Google which already joined the 2024 edition.

The province seeks to enhance business capacity for innovation and technology mastery, focusing on developing high-tech and core technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with high applicability.

The Hitachi Global Foundation has selected six Vietnamese scientists for the Asia Innovation Award 2024, recognising their outstanding achievements in scientific research.

In an era of globalisation and deeper integration, combining digital transformation with green transition is vital for the survival of businesses and the promotion of sustainable development around the world, said insiders.

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said scientific cooperation between France and Vietnam has a long history, noting that French scientists were arranged to support Vietnam in scientific research after the Institute of Oceanography was established in 1922.

The resolution, presented at the February 13 session of the NA Standing Committee, seeks to establish a legal framework that would effectively boost national scientific-technological advancement and digital transformation, making them driving forces for socio-economic development to deliver on the dual targets by 2030 and 2045 as outlined at the 13th National Party Congress.

(VEN) - Amazon is leading the artificial intelligence (AI) investment race, as it has outlined a plan to spend more than $100 billion in 2025, up from $83 billion in 2024.

Many universities in Vietnam have announced the launch of new academic programmes related to semiconductor chip design in 2025 to meet the increasing social demand and to realize the National Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy by 2030 with a Vision to 2050.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also serves as the head of the committee, called for streamlining administrative procedures and reducing processing times, and implementing online application methods for visa issuance.

Vietjet will be the first airline in Vietnam to adopt SkyBreathe®, an innovative platform that leverages AI, big data algorithms, and machine learning to analyse numerous flight data and optimise fuel usage.

Vietnam is not only a model for technological development but also holds the potential to become a key hub for enhancing AI capabilities in developing countries.

Vietnam has faced a formidable challenge in developing international-standard AI talent, requiring an urgent need for quality over quantity in technical education.

Vietnam is among the top 10 countries in terms of blockchain adoption, interest, understanding, and discussion. The application and development of blockchain technology play a crucial role in building advanced digital infrastructure, ensuring data security and reliability, and laying a foundation for developing the digital technology industry.

To achieve the goals outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Government has called on ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated bodies, and provincial and municipal People’s Committees to prioritise translating these objectives into concrete actions and implementing various tasks alongside their regular duties in the coming period.

(VEN) - Over the past 27 years, the Internet sector in Vietnam has made remarkable progress, becoming increasingly modern, with high speed and enhanced security, effectively meeting usage demands and serving as an essential foundation for digital transformation.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has issued the Code of Conduct on Child Protection in the Internet Environment, aiming to establish standards of language and behaviour for users and promote a safe, healthy, and civilised cyber environment.

Asus surveys have shown the majority of users, once familiar with AI, can improve their productivity significantly.

The central city of Da Nang aims to have at least five FinTech companies with annual revenue exceeding 1 trillion VND (over 39.8 million USD), with a target of 2-3 FinTech companies per 1,000 residents.

Party General Secretary To Lam chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in Hanoi on January 20.

A detailed plan for a Nuclear Science and Technology Research Centre in Dong Nai province’s Long Khanh city will be developed, according to a recent official document approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

The central city of Da Nang officially opened its newly-built Software Park No 2, which will provide working space for 6,000 IT engineers and investors in semiconductor industries and micro chip design.