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Vietnam, RoK team up on sci-tech, innovation at Hanoi forum

The Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) forum on science, technology and innovation, part of the state visit to Vietnam by RoK President Lee Jae Myung, took place in Hanoi on April 24.

Vietnam, RoK step up investment cooperation in tech, innovation startups

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on April 23 orgainised a seminar exploring international investment cooperation opportunities for technology enterprises.

Vietnam raises concerns over electricity pricing for data centers

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology warns that higher electricity pricing for data centers could increase costs and impact digital infrastructure.

Vietnam invests big in young scientists with VREF program

The Ministry of Science and Technology Vietnam has approved a new funding program aimed at supporting outstanding doctoral researchers, offering up to VND1 billion per year (US$41,000) for each candidate over a maximum period of three years.

Breaking the bias that held Vietnam’s game industry back

Vietnam missed early opportunities in the global game industry due to social bias, but a shift is underway.

National AI ethics framework issued to guide safe, responsible rollout

The Minister of Science and Technology has signed a circular issuing the National Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework.

Vietnam grants telecom license to Starlink in the US

The Ministry of Science and Technology has granted Starlink Services Vietnam a license to provide fixed and mobile satellite telecom services.

Stamp set, coin issued to mark Year of the Horse

The Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation, has released a stamp set and a commemorative coin to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

Science ministry spotlights Vietnam-made armored vehicles

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the results of its selection of outstanding events and achievements for 2025.

Vietnam builds momentum to master semiconductor technology

With local companies now engaging in chip design, manufacturing and testing, Vietnam is laying the groundwork to become self-reliant in the semiconductor industry.

Why science and technology determine a nation’s rise

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung has emphasized that without talent, there can be no strong science; and without strong science, there can be no strong nation.

MST urges management agencies to set up research units to support digital firms

Telecom business jobs are no longer about digging holes and installing antennas. Their core job has shifted to research and development, so state management must also shift to research and guidance.

Vietnam launches national center to boost chip prototyping capacity

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the establishment of the National Center for Supporting Semiconductor Chip Trial Production. The decision outlines the center's functions, duties, authority, and organizational structure.

Resolution No.57: People should be put at centre of AI governance

Assessing the role of AI, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung emphasised that it is an “intellectual infrastructure.”

Vietnam sets sights on digital leadership, not just digital participation

The Ministry of Science and Technology recently hosted the 2025 National Forum on the Development of Vietnamese Tech Enterprises in Hanoi, under the theme: “Create in Vietnam, build in Vietnam, to lead.”

Vietnam’s digital transformation law: The state becomes the biggest customer

Vietnam's new Digital Transformation Law defines a legal foundation for nationwide change, with the state as a key investor and customer.

Vietnam among world’s fastest 5G rollouts with 90% coverage in one year

Vietnam’s 5G deployment in 2025 ranked among the world’s fastest, with one mobile operator achieving 90% population coverage within just 12 months.

Vietnam aims to be among top 3 in high-performance computing capacity in ASEAN

The project on building a high-performance computing (HPC) center to support AI development in Vietnam in 2026–2035 has set the goal of bringing Vietnam into the top 3 in ASEAN and training 1,000 specialists in HPC and AI.

Vietnam’s science-tech sector marks historic milestone with $216bil. in revenue

A landmark year for Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, driven by institutional reform and record-setting achievements in science and technology.

Ministry of Science and Technology opens new digital "one-stop" shop

The centralized and modern One-Stop Shop at the Hanoi headquarters of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is a step forward in administrative reform and a new approach in public sector digital transformation.