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Vietnam reshuffles central steering committee on science and technology

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, head of the Central Steering Committee on Science and Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, has signed a decision reshuffling the committee’s membership.

Vietnam advances space technology with breakthrough in composite materials

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications.

US tech giant explores small-scale nuclear power deployment in Vietnam

A leading US technology group is studying the installation and operation of highly reliable power generation centers in Vietnam based on small-scale nuclear reactors.

Vietnam studies Colombo smart port city model

A Vietnamese delegation recently held a working session with the management board of the Colombo Port City to explore the smart port city model.

Ho Chi Minh City expands innovation startup space

Ho Chi Minh City is steadily strengthening its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading innovation and startup hubs.

Vietnam to facilitate list of 10 strategic technology groups from July 1

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg promulgating the list of strategic technologies and strategic technology products, set to take effect from July 1, 2026.

Vietnamese-born AI scientist wins one of America’s top research honors

A 39-year-old Vietnamese scientist, Hoang Trong Nghia, has been awarded the NSF CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation - one of the most prestigious honors for early-career researchers in the US.

Millions of Vietnamese SIM users still need to confirm ownership via VNeID

Nearly 34 million mobile subscriptions in Vietnam remain unverified on VNeID, highlighting the scale of ongoing efforts to ensure SIM ownership transparency and data accuracy nationwide.

All-out push to fast-track Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants

Facing a tight five-year deadline for the Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 nuclear power projects, Khanh Hoa province is stepping up efforts to accelerate key tasks, aiming to complete compensation and site clearance for both plants in the second quarter of 2026.

Discovery of 6,000-year-old tools sheds light on early settlers

Newly found stone axes dating back thousands of years reveal traces of ancient human life hidden within the depths of En Cave.

Scholar honoured for boosting Vietnam-Australia ties

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, Australia, on April 23 presented a Certificate of Merit from the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs to Associate Professor Dr Duong Thi Hong Lien of Curtin University.

Gen Z in Vietnam shifts from scrolling to questioning with AI

Young people in Vietnam are no longer blindly following online trends. Instead, they are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to question, verify and make sense of the information they encounter.

26 new caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park

A total of 26 new caves have been discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri following a 2026 survey of caves and tourism resources, according to the park’s management board.

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.

Deputy PM, IAEA official discuss nuclear power development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Chudakov in Hanoi on April 22.

Vietnam, RoK promote science, technology cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Bae Kyung Hoon in Hanoi on April 22, on the occasion of the state visit to Vietnam by RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

Vietnam gains edge in global semiconductor race, expert says

The global shift in high-tech supply chains is positioning Vietnam as an increasingly important link in the semiconductor ecosystem, accompanied by rising demand for advanced analytical and precision calibration equipment.

Scientific Innovation Competition opens to OVs, boosting global talent linkages

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.

Rare 350-metre waterfall discovered inside new cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang

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.