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Fishermen keep pace with digital technology

Across central coastal provinces, authorities have introduced policies to restructure fleets, reduce vessel numbers, and support fishermen in transitioning to more sustainable livelihoods. Provinces such as Dak Lak and Gia Lai have earmarked nearly 1 trillion VND to support occupational changes and decommission inefficient vessels, while others including Nghe An, Quang Tri, Hue, and Quang Ngai are implementing roadmaps to phase out thousands of underqualified boats.

Plan issued to implement Vietnam–France agreement on science-technology cooperation

Under the plan, the Ministry of Science and Technology will take the lead, in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, in directing, guiding, monitoring and inspecting the implementation of the agreement. The ministry will also prepare reports on the signing and implementation progress for submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consolidation and reporting to competent authorities as required.

Deputy PM calls for greater use of technology in search for fallen soldiers’ remains

The campaign aims to recover approximately 7,000 sets of remains, complete DNA sampling for unidentified graves nationwide, and conduct DNA analysis on around 18,000 samples.

AI – unmissable opportunity for Vietnam: Experts

AI also emerges as a key enabler for Vietnam's ambition to build financial and technology hubs. Applications can boost efficiency, automate workflows, cut costs, and sharpen data analytics, which are essential pillars of a modern financial system.

Vietnam remains bright spot in Asia-Pacific property landscape

Vietnam has progressed beyond reliance on low-cost advantages for investment attraction. Capital is now flowing strongly into higher-value areas such as technology, electronics, modern logistics and industries linked to global supply chains.

Resolution No. 57 - A strategic vision to position Vietnam at forefront of quantum technology era

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.

Hanoi breaks ground on digital technology, mixed-use park

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.

5G technology expansion expected to boost Vietnam’s digital economy

The Ministry of Science and Technology reported that by 2025, 5G had been commercialised nationwide, covering more than 90% of the population. Viettel alone has deployed 30,000 5G base stations, achieving 90% outdoor coverage and 70% indoor coverage, exceeding its commitments to the Government.

Law opens new development spaces for Vietnam’s technology firms

First enacted in 2008, the Law on High Technology laid the foundation for the establishment of high-tech parks, the attraction of investment into key technological fields, and the promotion of research and development (R&D).

Objectives of Vietnam’s sci-tech, innovation strategy reachable: Israeli expert

Vietnam is aiming to become a high-tech economy with the STI pillars identified as the enablers, and the local conditions enable their rapid development, said an Israeli expert.

Science, technology drive Vietnam’s rising global profile: expert

Assoc. Prof. Le Duc Anh from Tokyo University held that for fast and sustainable development, Vietnam should prioritise science – technology and innovation as the main driver of productivity, focusing on sectors with high spillover effects such as semiconductors, AI, data, new energy and materials, biomedical technology, automation – robotics, and cybersecurity.

Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for technology capital in Southeast Asia

The report notes that after more than a decade of development, Vietnam’s startup ecosystem has entered a phase of deeper growth and stronger international integration. The country is now home to more than 4,000 startups, two unicorns, and dozens of companies approaching unicorn status.

VinFuture Prize 2025 awardees ignite scientific passion among youth

In a candid and lively atmosphere, the laureates reflected on their journeys from early inspirations to field-changing discoveries, showing that science is not simply a profession, but a responsibility to humanity.

Vietnam’s new science, technology, innovation strategy introduced to Vietnamese scientists in Germany

The Office of Science and Technology at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on November 29 hosted a roundtable in Berlin to introduce key breakthroughs in the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and Vietnam’s strategic orientations for the sector.

Politburo's Resolution 57 helps build professional, modern administration

Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.

Major prospects for Vietnam’s space technology

Vietnam’s space industry stands on the brink of a breakthrough with solid foundations and timely policy support.

PM pushes for reforms in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked participants to propose priority tasks and breakthrough measures ahead, including removing obstacles, accelerating capital disbursement, simplifying procedures, promoting data reuse to cut paperwork, and offering maximum support to citizens and enterprises.