Hanoi (VNA) – The National Innovation Centre at Hanoi’s Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park on October 1 became the epicentre of Vietnam’s aspirations for a tech-driven future, hosting a ceremony to mark the National Innovation Day as part of the Vietnam International Innovation Expo (VIIE 2025), which runs through October 3.
Co-organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance, the event drew Party and State leaders, representatives from ministries, local authorities, businesses, research institutes, universities, investment funds, and international organisations, all gathered under the banner of innovation.
In 2024, the Prime Minister declared October 1 as Vietnam’s National Innovation Day, and the 2025 iteration underscores the Party and State’s unwavering commitment to embedding innovation at the core of socio-economic progress to elevate productivity, sharpen competitiveness, and champion sustainable development. It also celebrates bold ideas and looks to nurture a holistic innovation ecosystem.
The National Innovation Day 2025 is a vital link for Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, fostering a spirit of creativity, ambition, while signaling the country’s dedication to global integration, a stepping stone toward its goal of achieving high-income status by 2045.
Party General Secretary To Lam, speaking at the ceremony, framed the event as both a historic first and a clarion call to unlock Vietnam’s intellectual potential, propelling the nation toward fast and sustainable development in an era defined by digital transformation.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted the event’s role in amplifying public awareness of the role of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. It also honours standout creative ideas across sectors and fuels the expansion of Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem.
Organisers also announced the Provincial Innovation Index (PII 2025) and launched several programmes backed by businesses, international organisations, and experts.
The Innovation Policy Forum, chaired by the Ministry of Science and Technology, introduced new and exceptional policies and mechanisms, showcased best-practice models, while creating an open platform for regulators, experts, enterprises, and investors to share insights and measures for advancing innovation.
VIIE 2025 attracted hundreds of tech firms, research institutions, and startups from Vietnam, the US, Germany, France, and Japan, anticipating over 40,000 visitors.
The exhibition displayed cutting-edge products and technologies across 11 key sectors, as outlined in the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1131/QD-TTg, dated June 12, 2025
A standout forum on innovation and strategic technologies featured global titans like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Meta, with discussions zeroing in on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and aerospace. It bridged Vietnamese firms to connect with global players for research, technology transfer, and commercialisation.
Additional events included workshops on cultivating a skilled workforce and advancing STEM education, the launch of the 2026 National VEX Robotics Championship, recognition of Vietnamese teams excelling in global STEM competitions, and interactive experiences like electric vehicle test drives and STEM activities for students. The Better Choice Awards also honoured standout innovative products./.
