Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, holder of over 700 patents and multimillion-dollar revenue streams, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 opening ceremony of Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City.

From a Khmer boy in Tra Cu who once dropped out after ninth grade, Tang Van Thon earned his PhD in Cambodia and returned to teach at Tra Vinh University. He now works to preserve and promote Khmer language and culture.

At the Vietnam R&D Forum 2025, experts emphasize that people - not policies or budgets - are the decisive force behind innovation success.

Professors Tran Thanh Van and Le Kim Ngoc have received one of France’s highest distinctions for their global scientific impact and support of youth.

Prof. Hoang Xuan Phu becomes a member of the European Academy of Sciences after rigorous selection.

Dr. Ho Nhan, the biotech pioneer behind Vietnam’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate, passed away from heart disease.

Renowned professor Luong Van Hy from the University of Toronto will serve as a visiting professor at the Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC), collaborating on research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, a member school.

Scientists returning to Vietnam struggle to stay in research roles with salaries under $200/month.

The creator of many inventions and innovations related to AI use says that outstanding scientists with valuable technologies can achieve a certain kind of “wealth” — a “fortune” represented by research works in professional academic journals.

Dr. Pham Hy Hieu joins VNU-HCM as a visiting professor to share global AI insights and support local research.

Astronaut Amanda Nguyen will become the first Vietnamese-American woman to fly into space, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft, scheduled to launch at 8:30 p.m. on April 14 (Hanoi time).

Dr. Hoang Anh Duc becomes the fifth Vietnamese scholar elected to the Global Young Academy, marking a milestone in education and scientific collaboration.

After earning his PhD and receiving a prestigious invitation from Harvard, Dr. Duong Thanh Tai made a surprising career decision.

Dr. Le Viet Quoc, a leading AI scientist at Google Brain, emphasizes that Vietnam must prioritize higher education and global collaboration to drive technological breakthroughs.

Dr Can Tran Thanh Trung, who graduated from the California Institute of Technology, rejected job opportunities in the US and decided to return to Vietnam to work for Vietnam National University, HCMC (VNUHCMC).

Universities in Vietnam are offering competitive salaries and rewards to attract top academic talent, reducing financial struggles for faculty members.

Vietnam’s youngest professor, Tran Xuan Bach, has been recognized globally for his research in health economics and public health systems.

From his curiosity and special love for the phone, Ngô Khắc Hoàng determined to pursue research on the Internet of Things.

The Global Vietnam Innovation Forum 2025 convened in Singapore, bringing together top Vietnamese innovators to discuss AI, semiconductors, and fintech as Vietnam’s next growth pillars.

During her recent return to Vietnam, scientist Pham Le Thu Ha, or Joni Pham, found it interesting to witness many changes at home.