Sci-Tech

Vietnam, RoK firms join hands in green technology development

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on investment and scientific-technological cooperation between firms of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was inked in Hanoi on February 18.
Vietnam, RoK firms join hands in green technology development ảnh 1At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – A memorandum ofunderstanding (MoU) on investment and scientific-technological cooperationbetween firms of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was inked in Hanoi onFebruary 18.

The MoU was signed by the projectmanagement unit of the Vietnam Climate Innovation Centre (VCIC) under theMinistry of Science and Technology and the Vietnam-Korea Businessmen andInvestment Association (VKBIA).

It will help VCIC-backed firms whichoperate in green and environmentally-friendly technology development to connectwith partners from the RoK in regards to trade, services, investment andtechnology transfer.

The VKBIA will also help arrange thematictrade promotion conferences in the RoK, training programmes for start-ups andmeetings with investors and experts.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, VicePresident of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KorCham) Hong Sun saidthat the event marks a major milestone for the development of the RoK-Vietnamrelations.

He underlined that KorCham will sign acomprehensive cooperation agreement with the VKBIA to further promote thebilateral trade./.

VNA
#memorandum of understanding (MoU) #Vietnam Climate Innovation Centre (VCIC) #Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment Association (VKBIA) #green technology development #Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KorCham) #Vietnam-RoK relations #vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency Korea (RoK) Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam takes action in GHG reduction

Vietnam takes action in GHG reduction

Vietnam has given top priority to measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and those that promote climate change resilience, with the aim of seeing an 8 percent GHG reduction by 2030.
HCM City leads in waste management and treatment

HCM City leads in waste management and treatment

HCM City is leading the nation in the management and treatment of household and animal husbandry waste, said officials from the National Assembly’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment.

See more

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung delivers a speech at the 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok on April 24. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam prioritises science, technology, digital transformation to drive development

Delivering a speech at the 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok on April 24, Hung, who also serves as Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to ESCAP, affirmed the country’s support for the UN’s efforts to strengthen global governance of technology in line with its charter and international law.

Representatives of MobiFone, Viettel, and VNPT at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding on their cooperation under the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. (Photo: laodong.vn)

Vietnam’s telecom giants team up for digital safety

Three major telecom operators namely MobiFone, Viettel, and VNPT will jointly develop a standardised platform to enhance network interoperability and drive digital transformation through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, by deploying CAMARA APIs.

Blockchain and AI week 2025 will be held in Da Nang in June5 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam to host blockchain and AI week 2025

The programme, announced on April 23 in Ho Chi Minh City, is jointly organised by Orochi Network, FPT Online, and the Da Nang Centre for Research and Training in IC Design and AI (DASC). It aims to attract domestic and international resources to promote digital transformation and enhance Vietnam’s global tech standing.

Illustrative photo (Photo: thoidaisovn.com)

Academic exchanges promote Vietnam-Russia digital cooperation

The event, held in both in-person and online formats, aimed to facilitate academic exchanges, share experiences, and propose new directions for cooperation between the two countries in the context of increasingly robust global digital transformation.

PM Chinh and other delegates visit exhibition areas showcasing innovative and digital transformation products of universities and businesses. (Photo: VNA)

Innovation, digital transformation not limited by gender, age, or religion: PM

Notably, the institutional framework for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation has been continuously improved; digital infrastructure has grown rapidly; the digital economy has made significant strides; digital data systems are being developed, connected, and utilised more effectively. The national innovation system and startup ecosystem are gradually taking shape and proving effective. Several Vietnamese enterprises have gradually mastered core and foundational technologies, and the country’s international rankings continue to improve.

Representatives of Becamex IDC Corp and Fraunhofer ENAS at the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

First microelectronics research centre to be formed in Binh Duong

Under the agreement, the centre will be developed based on the Fraunhofer model, Europe’s renowned innovation platform, focusing on applied research and innovation to serve industry and society. The partnership will centre on two key pillars of project management (financial planning and public-private partnerships) and and scientific research (feasibility study and development strategies of semiconductor and microelectronics sectors in Vietnam).

Osstem World Meeting Comes to Vietnam for the First Time in 2025 (Photo: osstem.at)

Vietnam first hosts Osstem World Meeting 2025

In Vietnam, the demand for dental implants has rapidly increased due to rising economic standards and living conditions, along with growing interest in oral health care. Vietnam has also emerged as a hub for medical tourism in Southeast Asia, including dental care, and is expected to see significant growth in the dental industry.

Illustrative image (Photo: Viettel)

Largest-capacity submarine cable system in Vietnam becomes operational

The Asia Direct Cable (ADC) is an undersea fiber optic cable system that spans approximately 9,800 kilometers, connecting Vietnam, China, Hong Kong (China), Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Japan. Notably, it connects to three major data hubs of Asia, namely Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.

A view of the conference (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam hosts int’l genomics conference for first time

Vietnam is the first stop in a global PRISM conference series, with upcoming events scheduled for Athens (Greece), San Francisco, and Boston (the US). This also marks the second time the event has taken place in Southeast Asia.

HCM City welcomes representatives from the three countries' Consulates General in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss joint opportunities in science, technology, and innovation-driven growth. (Photo: Nhan dan)

HCM City seeks stronger hi-tech cooperation with US, Japan, RoK

At the meeting, Director of HCMC C4IR Le Truong Duy shared the city’s vision to establish a world-class public-private technology exchange platform. This hub will serve as a gateway for cutting-edge technologies from the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to enter Vietnam, enabling collaborative innovation and creating valuable tech products for the global market.

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket (Photo: AFP/VNA)

First Vietnamese – American astronaut to carry lotus seeds into space

As many as 169 Vietnamese lotus seeds will embark on a journey into the space with Amanda Nguyen, a Vietnamese – American astronaut, on April 14 evening (Hanoi time) from Van Horn, Texas, the US, according to the Vietnam National Space Centre (VNSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

Delegates launch the portal for science, technology products, solutions on April 9. (Photo: mic.gov.vn)

Portal for science, technology products, solutions launched

The portal is not only a tool to support the digital transformation process in government agencies and businesses but also serves as an important bridge between technological initiatives and socio-economic development policies, thus contributing to enhancing the national competitiveness.