The 2026 Scientific Innovation Competition was launched on April 21, expanding eligibility to overseas Vietnamese for the first time to connect global talent and bring international innovations into domestic use.

A survey team has discovered a new cave featuring an exceptionally rare waterfall approximately 350 metres high within the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri, according to the park’s management board on April 20.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 20 to review the list of strategic technologies and tech products, pressing for immediate rollout once approved.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has approved a program to support outstanding PhD candidates, offering up to VND1 billion per year for each researcher for a period of no more than three years.

Vietnam is increasingly turning to homegrown technology to enhance the value of its agricultural products, as the sector seeks to reduce reliance on raw exports and strengthen its position in global markets.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary, in coordination with the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hungary, held a scientific workshop on April 16 themed “AI in the Court and Justice System – EU Experience and Application to Vietnam.”

As pressures mount across the agricultural sector, digital tools are emerging as critical infrastructure, helping farmers optimise operations and manage risk with greater precision.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has set his sights on space, as Vingroup expands into aerospace through its newly established subsidiary, VinSpace.

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.

AI is helping organizations uncover the layers inside legacy systems, exposing risks that demand both technical and strategic clarity.

The Talent Incubation Centre (HITA), backed by the Vietnamese Arts and Culture Association in the Czech Republic, has officially made its debut.

Australian companies have strengths in regtech, data governance, cybersecurity, payment infrastructure, and digital assets—areas that align with Vietnam’s priorities.

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.

Nearly 40 international scientists gathered at the ASEAN Plus Photonics Symposium on April 8 in Gia Lai province to exchange the latest research advances, emerging trends and future prospects in photonics and light–matter interactions.

Vietnamese scientists are working to uncover the genetic causes of several groups of rare diseases, with newly established genomic datasets expected to lay a foundation for precision medicine and improved healthcare outcomes.

Vietnamese businesses are no longer just using artificial intelligence - they are actively teaching it how to sell.

Vietnam has officially launched a major initiative to identify and elevate homegrown artificial intelligence innovations, offering a top prize of US$1 million for the most impactful solution developed and mastered by Vietnamese talent.

Momentum increased in October 2025 with the launch of the Vietnam Low-Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEP), co-founded by FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa and VinaCapital CEO Don Lam.

Authorities in Ninh Binh are completing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO, seeking World Heritage status for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc white-rumped langur cultural and ecological landscape.