Jointly organised by the municipal People’s Committee, the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the city (HCMC C4IR) and the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), the event was part of a series of activities showcasing the vision for building VIFC-HCMC, while expanding cooperation with global partners in finance, technology and innovation.
Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung emphasised that in moving from middle-income to high-income status, Vietnam must rely on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. These three drivers have been expanded and redefined by the Party under a new approach, creating broader development space and unlocking new resources for growth. With this trio, Vietnam has the potential to achieve double-digit growth.
Vietnam is standing at a historic moment to achieve a meaningful breakthrough based on science, technology and innovation.
Vietnam should prioritise investment in key quantum laboratories toward establishing a National Quantum Research Centre; develop long-term human resources training programmes; build a supportive innovation ecosystem through regulatory sandboxes and targeted investment funds; and strengthen international cooperation with leading global research institutions.
By 2027 around 60% of leaders, managers, civil servants and public employees in relevant ministries and localities will acquire basic knowledge of nuclear energy development and application. In parallel, the professional capacity of reporters, editors and information officers covering the sector will be strengthened.
Ahmad Haikal Hasan, Head of the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH) of Indonesia, described Vietnam as a “potential supplier” of halal products with the capacity to play a larger role in the market, particularly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. He revealed a plan to visit Vietnam next week to discuss the country’s progress in the global halal industry.
The event brings together more than 100 companies, including Thai enterprises and Vietnamese importers, across about 120 booths. It features a wide range of Thai products aligned with consumer trends in Vietnam, including food and beverages, health and beauty, mother-and-baby and pet products, fashion and jewellery, household goods and tourism services.
Accordingly, E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at 18,283 VND (0.7 USD) per litre, a decrease of 93 VND, while RON95-III petrol will be sold at no more than 18,631 VND per litre, down 81 VND.
The most significant achievement in recent years has not been a single technological success, but a fundamental shift in awareness, mindset and ways of doing. Vietnam has established a new framework in which science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are judged by outcomes, with socio-economic effectiveness as the core benchmark.
Heng LiHong, who is also a member of the Standing Board of the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV), expressed his confidence that this new growth model will help Vietnam move beyond a development path reliant on low-cost labour and resource extraction, enabling the country to gradually climb to higher levels in the global value chain.
Vietnam considers capacity-building and greater self-reliance in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation a strategic priority, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.
The Ministry of Public Security places great emphasis on close cooperation with UN agencies to enhance capacities in combating transnational crime, peacekeeping, promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, and counter-terrorism, Quang stated.
The Hanoi Declaration places special emphasis on strengthening intra-bloc digital cooperation to promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region through joint efforts based on equality and partnership, aiming to lay a solid foundation for a prosperous and peaceful ASEAN Community.
Informing the UN official about some of Vietnam’s achievements in sci-tech development, innovation, and digital transformation, Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted that the country and the UN have recorded progress in their sci-tech relations, with cooperation in strategic areas matching global trends and bilateral cooperation demand.
Hung said that Vietnam has developed a complete 5G ecosystem - from network infrastructure such as base stations and core networks to applications, hoping that Singapore would support this ecosystem.
Vietnam’s digital economy is growing at a remarkably strong pace, extending its reach beyond the regional to the global stage. Its current growth rate is estimated to be three times faster than that of the broader economy, positioning Vietnam among the world’s leading digital economies.
In the digital startup category, MedCAT’s Idus platform, developed by MedCAT, won the gold award. Designed for reading, classifying and structuring documents, the platform has been applied in banking, public administration and healthcare, supporting automated insurance claims processing, smart healthcare services and the development of personal electronic health records.
The app, developed by Viettel, serves as the official, unified platform for the information and education, and mass mobilisation sector, helping the public verify information about the Party's policies and guidelines.
The digital technology and mixed-use park in Hanoi is envisioned as a key nucleus of the capital’s innovation ecosystem, aligned with its goal of becoming a major national hub for science, technology and the digital economy.
Located at the Bac Luan II customs inspection yard in Mong Cai 1 ward, the centre is operated by Tan Dai Duong Vietnam Testing and Inspection Company, providing greater convenience for the inspection and supervision of cross-border trade.
Reaffirming that ASEAN remains a strategic priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, PM Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam’s sustainable development in the digital era is closely linked to peace, stability and prosperity within the ASEAN Community.
The sixth ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADGSOM) and related meetings took place from January 12 to 14 in Hanoi. Delegations exchanged views and reviewed progress in priority cooperation areas, focusing on enhancing coordination and harmonisation of digital policies across ASEAN.
The presence of FPT, one of Vietnam's key technology firms, in Israel aims to learn from the country’s advanced startup ecosystem, technology education and innovation spirit while contributing technology-driven solutions to society.
The awards aim to help promote innovation, anticipate emerging technology trends, and recognise the role of digital transformation in driving socio-economic development across ASEAN countries.
The competition is open to all Vietnamese citizens, regardless of age, place of residence or professional background, provided the submitted product or solution is legally protected intellectual property developed and owned by Vietnamese individuals or entities and used in compliance with the law.
Noting that intelligence cannot be achieved without data and connectivity, the PM emphasised that all ministries, sectors, localities, agencies, and units must build and effectively manage their databases.
The rapid digital transformation has encouraged farmers in Lao Cai to adopt information technology, social media, and e-commerce in production and business activities, generating a stable source of income.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called on Dassault Systèmes to continue expanding its R&D activities in Vietnam with the aim of having 1,000 high-quality engineers working at its R&D centre in the country by 2030.
