The municipal People's Committee recently issued Plan No. 109/KH-UBND on technological innovation in key economic sectors through 2035, which serves as both a catalyst and a strategic move to systematise, elevate and reinforce the capital’s leading role in the digital era.
The China–ASEAN AI Application Cooperation Centre, jointly established by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and ASEAN countries, aims to promote inclusive and mutually beneficial development of AI globally. It is regarded as a flagship project in advancing the “Digital Silk Road” initiative in Nanning.
Vietnam's agricultural sector is investing more in deep processing technologies, particularly smart drying solutions that help increase product value and ensure compliance with international standards.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary pledged to continue serving as a bridge to promote concrete and practical cooperation initiatives in science-technology and innovation, including AI, thereby contributing to Vietnam’s policy-making, digital transformation, and socio-economic development.
The continued operation and enhancement of the two Category II centres under UNESCO’s auspices reflect Vietnam’s policy of positioning science, technology and innovation as key drivers of development, while closely linking scientific advancement with deeper and more substantive international integration in the current context.
With strong policy support and growing participation from businesses and research institutions, the China–ASEAN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Cooperation Centre is expected to act as a digital bridge, promoting technological integration and opening new avenues for Vietnam–China cooperation in the digital era.
Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Nguyen Duy Ngoc, who also serves as Standing Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, toured the park’s exhibition area and was briefed on the formation and development of Zhongguancun, along with Beijing’s achievements in science, technology and innovation.
Vietnam considers the expanded Information Technology Agreement an important mechanism for promoting trade liberalisation in IT products, reducing costs and improving access to technology, while supporting global innovation.
Building on this foundation, Vietnam aims to capitalise on the global supply chain shift by focusing on specialised chips and science-technology human resources, gradually mastering stages from research, design to packaging and testing.
Most financial institutions in Vietnam have adopted AI, with investment accelerating amid strong demand for digital banking and high smartphone penetration.
In the first quarter, Bac Ninh’s telecommunications infrastructure continued to develop in a synchronous manner. All communes have been connected to dedicated data transmission networks, and 100% of the population is covered by mobile services.
The priorities focus on four pillars: science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and real-world applications to boost socio-economic development. These are expected to create breakthroughs in governance, production, and daily life.
Under the Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship (VREF) for the 2026–2030 period, PhD students are identified as a core research force directly contributing to breakthroughs in sci-tech and innovation. Investing in top-tier doctoral candidates is more than workforce development, but a high-stakes strategic bet to forge a cohort of world-class scientists and technologists who can power Vietnam’s long-term economic ambitions.
Resolution 57 is emerging as a powerful driver for building a modern administration, enhancing public service delivery, and offering increasingly convenient experiences for citizens.
A 2025 study by Kantar found that 89% of online adults in Vietnam message businesses at least once a week, while 78% say responses from AI-powered chatbots are helpful.
The policy is designed to enhance security, particularly in cases where users lose their SIM cards but fail to promptly deactivate them, creating opportunities for fraud or illegal activities.
Vietnam recorded positive results, clearing nearly 250,000 backlogged applications and lifting the rights establishment efficiency rate to 74% from a year earlier, even as new filings jumped roughly 20%.
Participants presented and discussed a wide range of advanced topics shaping the future of photonics, including nanophotonics and metasurfaces; topological and non-Hermitian photonics; photonic crystals and optical lattices; light–matter interactions and polariton systems.
Ambassador Bui Van Nghi expressed Vietnam’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Brazil in areas such as renewable energy and environmental technologies, as well as high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and the semiconductor industry.
The transition to facilitative governance marks not only an operational reform but also a shift in development thinking. With expanded autonomy and controlled risk acceptance, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are expected to become key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth in the years ahead.
