National special program on science, technology and innovation for strategic technologies approved
Vietnam expected to master at least four strategic technologies in the 2026–2030 period.
Attracting international technology talent and venture capital
Mr. Tyler McElhaney, Country Head - Vietnam, at Apex Group Ltd., tells Ngo Huyen how to make Vietnam a destination for international technology talent and highlights factors that could help it attract more venture capital into the technology sector.
MoST backs formation of Vietnam Advanced Manufacturing Research Center
Priority sectors for the center include automation, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, digital factory transformation, green manufacturing, and enhancing supply chain resilience.
For tangible outcomes from science and technology
A recent tech summit looked at the increasing role of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation within Vietnam’s new development model.
HCMC adopts decentralized mechanism for high-tech certification
A key criterion is that the enterprise must maintain R&D and innovation spending of at least 2% of its average net revenue during the review period.
HCMC offers monthly income of up to $4,600 to attract top experts and scientists
Priority fields for recruitment include science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, urban infrastructure investment, and socio-economic development strategies.
A new development model from the viewpoint of Hai Phong city
Hai Phong is highly attuned to the need for a new development model to address limitations and take the country forward.
Vietnam needs to advance science and technology in a new economic development model
Economic experts believe that for Vietnam to achieve double-digit growth in the coming years and attain high-income status by 2045, promoting the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation is an urgent imperative.
Solutions for advancing science and technology
A host of solutions are available for Vietnam to advance science, technology, and innovation in support of industrialization and modernization.
Science and technology in need of more financial sources
Identified as key drivers of economic growth, ensuring funding for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation has become imperative in the new era.
Vietnam Airlines partners with NIC to accelerate digital transformation
The partnership focusing on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, big data, and automation.
PM leads committee on science and technology, innovation, digital transformation
The committee serving as an inter-agency coordinating body tasked with advising the government on major issues related to national strategies, policies and programs in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and administrative reform.
Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation's contribution to GDP expected at 17.5%
The target is part of 2026 action plan signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Localities ramp up budget spending on science, technology and digital transformation
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Science and technology sector revenue tops $206 bln in 2025
Vietnam ranking 44th out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index and 55th among 100 countries in the Startup Ecosystem Index in 2025.
Hanoi establishes coordinating council for smart city development
Smart city coordination activities must be closely and synchronously integrated with initiatives in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation across all administrative levels.
PM holds dialogue with farmers on promoting science and tech in agriculture
The dialogue focusing on the application of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in agriculture.
ROK speaker urges Vietnam to advance tech commercialization
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik called for boosting technology commercialization while emphasizing talent training, citing this as the foundation for the sustainable growth of both nations.
Da Nang's strategy on digitalization, innovation, and science and technology development on debate
Da Nang holds a workshop on consulting strategic development projects for the 2026-2030 period, notably a draft project on digital transformation, innovation and science and technology development for the next term...
Hai Phong rolls out 15-year land rent exemption for sci-tech businesses
The northern port city targets to have 150 sci-tech enterprises by 2030.