Science - Technology

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.

Vietnam’s homegrown web browser Coc Coc facilitated nearly 10 billion website visits in 2024, with each user visiting 67 websites throughout the year.

Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised the need for more efforts to place Vietnam among the top three Southeast Asian countries for digital technology research and development by 2030, and form at least five major digital technology enterprises capable of competing internationally.

A decision on the formation of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation was announced at a national conference held by the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat in Hanoi on January 13 morning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the need to carry out the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation with strong, systematic and concerted actions, and close coordination among authorities at all levels, sectors, and society.

With specific goals aimed at changing scientific mindsets and approaches to realise policies, remove barriers and unlock abilities, Resolution 57 will contribute to creating breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, and laying a strong foundation for the nation's robust development in the new era, Party General Secretary To Lam stated at a conference on January 13.

An investment proposal of database centre project has been approved by the Da Nang Hi-Tech Park and Industrial Zones Authority (HPIZA), marking the first of its kind in the central city’s Hi-tech Park in 2025.

The Da Nang Software Park No.2, which has been recognised by the Government as a concentrated information technology (IT) zone, will become operational within this month, according to Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central city Tran Chi Cuong.

The “Theory Meets Experiment: Astrophysics and Cosmology” (TMEX2025) international conference opened in Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on January 6.

Twelve projects, including 10 domestic projects and two foreign-invested ones with a total investment exceeding 1 billion, are set to break ground in the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, according to the park’s management board.

The Government has issued a decree allowing support of up to 50% of initial investment costs for businesses engaging in semiconductor and AI research and development (R&D) projects.