Sci-Tech

As part of the series of activities of the Quang Ngai Innovation and Digital Transformation Festival in 2025, on the October 25, in Mang Den commune, Quang Ngai province, a workshop was held on "Breakthrough solutions in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Quang Ngai province".

Under the positive impact of economic recovery and digital transformation policies, 2025 recorded strong signals from the Vietnamese business community. According to statistics up to October 13, 2025, the whole country has more than 1 million active businesses, the highest number ever.

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a smart city through a fundamental and comprehensive transformation of its digital government, digital enterprises, and digital society. This is regarded as a key foundation for the city to reform its growth model towards rapid and sustainable development.

The implementation of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) standards is becoming an increasingly mandatory requirement for Vietnamese enterprises in the integration and sustainable development process.

With a clear strategic vision and a concrete roadmap for action, the Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) is fulfilling its aspiration to become an international centre for science, technology, and innovation. Through this effort, the park aims to master core technologies and affirm its position on the global stage.

An international forum themed “Expanding digital investment: Connecting Europe’s technological strengths with Viet Nam’s digital future” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is the head of the National Steering Committee on Data (steering committee).

Women are increasingly asserting their vital roles and positions across various aspects of life. In science, female researchers have been proving their competence and contributions to building a knowledge-based society and advancing national progress.

According to experts, the global semiconductor market is forecast to exceed 1 trillion USD by 2030, while the world faces a shortage of more than one million engineers in this field.

Digital transformation and the development of cashless payments are becoming key pillars of the digital economy. Viet Nam’s national target is for 80% of adults to have bank accounts by 2025, with each transaction completed by a single “touch”, which would change consumer habits and shift the economy towards transparency, modernity, and sustainability.

In the fourth industrial revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a core technology shaping the future of all industries and sectors. With its strong scientific and technological potential, Ho Chi Minh City is well-positioned to develop a high-quality AI workforce.

The Viet Nam-Cuba Agricultural Biotechnology and Natural Healthcare Network was launched in Havana on October 11, marking a new milestone in scientific, medical and agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

The National Data Association, in collaboration with the Hue City People’s Committee, officially launched the Viet Nam Data Experts Network (VDEN) on October 16. The initiative brings together Vietnamese data specialists from both within the country and abroad to promote the development of the data economy and advance national digital transformation.

Apple is taking an unprecedented step by choosing Viet Nam as the main production base for an entirely new product category – ranging from AI-integrated home security cameras and smart home control displays to motion-interactive desktop robots.

Amid the fertile wetlands of the Mekong Delta, the Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Phuong Binh Commune, Can Tho City, is considered a precious “green treasure”, being home to rare wild rice genetic resources.

On October 15, during the third working day of the first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025-2030 tenure, delegates presented papers on the development of science and technology and on promoting the role of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, socio-political organisations, and citizens in building a people-centred city administration.

As Viet Nam accelerates its efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the shift from conventional plastics to green, biodegradable alternatives is becoming an essential trend.

Viettel High Tech Industries Corporation (VHT) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. jointly held the Open RAN Connect 2025 international conference on open telecommunications technologies in Ha Noi on October 15.

With the theme “Digital transformation: Faster, more effective, closer to the People,” this year marks the fourth celebration of National Digital Transformation Day (October 10). Across the country, activities are being held to renew mindsets, foster creativity, and spread the digital transformation spirit more widely among the people.

The Viettel Digital Services Corporation (Viettel Digital) and the Ha Noi Public Administrative Service Centre have announced a strategic partnership and officially launched the new “Payment Utility” feature on the Ha Noi Digital Citizen (iHanoi) application.