Science - Technology

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.

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.