Vietnam and the European Union are seeking to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, with both sides identifying strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure as key priorities for future collaboration.
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan on May 14 met in Hanoi with H.E. Mr. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the European Union to Vietnam, to discuss directions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in scientific research, technological development, and innovation.
During the meeting, the EU ambassador reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s efforts to become an associated country under Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation framework program for 2021–2027, with a total budget of approximately EUR93.5 billion ($101 billion).
The ambassador also proposed expanding collaboration in a range of strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, 5G and 6G networks, telecommunications satellites, nuclear safety, rare earth extraction technologies, technical standards and regulations, and railway technologies.
Highlighting the growing importance of Vietnam-EU cooperation in science, innovation, and digital transformation, Minister Vu Hai Quan emphasized the need to focus on practical and strategically significant areas capable of delivering tangible outcomes.
Vietnam has proposed several priority areas for cooperation, including closer collaboration on technical standards and railway technology, stronger links among research institutions, laboratories, and funding mechanisms, and expanded support for young scientists and technology startups.
Both sides also aim to enhance connections between technology companies, research institutes, and innovation networks, while advancing joint initiatives in AI, semiconductors, digital technologies, clean energy, environmental technologies, and nuclear safety.
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