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Vietnam, Australia launch strategic technology centre to shape digital future

The Australia–Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre (AVSTC) was officially launched on June 11 at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Hanoi.

Thales proposes to join VINASAT-3 satellite project in Vietnam

French tech group Thales seeks to partner with VNPT in Vietnam’s next major satellite launch.

Regulatory sandbox, a game-changer for innovative enterprises

Translating resolutions into real actions requires strong State and enterprise participation. With the right policies, the private sector can make breakthroughs and become a solid pillar of the national economy.

Prof. Tran Thanh Van’s ICISE poised for scientific breakthroughs in Binh Dinh

ICISE gears up for a landmark space science center, with backing from Binh Dinh and foreign experts.

Vietnam’s semiconductor ambitions hinge on four strategic human capital moves

To close VN's critical semiconductor talent gap, 4 key strategies are needed: reforming policy thinking, designing and implementing strategic leadership programs, promoting interdisciplinary education, and attracting global semiconductor leadership.

Vietnam ships first batch of African swine fever vaccine to Indonesia

The vaccine received official approval for use from Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture on April 23, following nearly three years of assessment. Indonesian company PT Biotis Prima Agrisindo, will act as the importer and distributor.

Final round of Vietnam Robocon 2025 kicked off with 32 participating teams

The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.

Vietnam reveals 21 national tech challenges to drive innovation by 2027

The Ministry of Science and Technology introduces major R&D priorities to boost digital transformation, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Dr. Philipp Rösler: Vietnam can lead in pharma with AI, not chemistry

At a health innovation forum, the former German Vice Chancellor emphasized digital transformation over traditional infrastructure.

Draft law proposes special mechanisms for research and innovation

The draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation has drawn feedback on key issues including risk acceptance, special mechanisms for research, acquisition of technological know-how, and decoding advanced technologies.

New semiconductor training programme expands opportunities for VN students

The initiative, titled the Microchips Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA), aims to cultivate a high-quality workforce in the fields of microchip engineering and semiconductor security.

No degrees, no lab, but five patents: The story of Trinh Dinh Nang

Mr. Trinh Dinh Nang, a self-taught Vietnamese inventor with five patents, works while the world sleeps to bring practical science to life.

AI’s huge environmental impact is little-known among public: expert

Noting that every AI command consumes physical resources and energy, Scott McDonald, a lecturer at RMIT University, said that “users should consider the necessity of each AI interaction”.

AI proficiency becomes a must-have skill for job seekers, says Vinasa chairman

As AI adoption grows, employers now expect candidates to demonstrate AI capabilities in their résumés.

Vietnam appoints elite scholars to science, tech and innovation council

With voices from Yale, MIT, AVSE, and FPT, the council aims to drive innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s tech leaders call for legal clarity to drive innovation

Experts call for urgent legal reforms to support innovation, digital transformation, and private sector leadership in Vietnam’s tech sector.

Resolution 57 unlocks potential for businesses to invent, innovate

The Politburo’s Resolution 57 is expected to serve as the launching pad for thousands of inventions, patents, and scientific research results to be turned into valuable assets, fueling national development.

Vietnam to use AI tutors to produce thousands of ‘Engineers 57’

Dr Le Truong Tung, Chair of the FPT University Board, said 'Engineer 57' refers to individuals who have technology knowledge and have been empowered with supplemented digital transformation skills and trained by AI tutors.

AI education arms race offers urgent lessons for Vietnam

Global rivals invest in AI schooling; Vietnam must find its own path to stay competitive.

AI vs AI: How Vietnam’s fintech can stay secure in the digital age

Experts say fintech firms must adopt AI to stay ahead of cybercriminals leveraging the same tech.