Sci-Tech

After one year of implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, an important shift has emerged: science and technology are beginning to “flow” more deeply into businesses through technology transfer contracts, concrete investment projects and end-to-end cooperation models.

The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress continue to affirm science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the core driving forces of the new growth model. These are decisive factors in improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and the competitiveness of the economy in the coming period.

On December 22, 2024, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. This important document serves as a “guiding compass” and a “powerful call to action” for the entire Party and the people to propel Viet Nam towards becoming a developed nation with global competitiveness.

The promulgation of the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation marks an important shift in governance thinking in the field of science and technology in Viet Nam. For the first time, fundamental principles such as academic freedom, scientific integrity, honesty in research, accountability, and post-audit mechanisms have been fully codified in law.

On the mist-covered mountain slopes by Muong Hoa Stream, brocade looms have long been intertwined with the livelihoods of generations of Giay and H’Mong women. There was a time when this traditional craft faced the risk of fading away as markets shrank, tourism was disrupted, and outlets became increasingly unstable.

Amid pine forests in areas bordering Lang Son Province, every week project officers regularly trek through forests and wade across streams to reach insect-trap sites, collecting tiny specimens of harmful insects that are silently present in the forest—vital clues for protecting forest health early and from afar.

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History have unveiled a list of more than 70 species newly identified over the past year, including two noteworthy discoveries from Viet Nam: a rare sucker-mouthed minnow and a bee distinguished by its teddy bear-like appearance.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a key factor in restructuring the mechanical engineering sector. While offering effective solutions, AI also poses new challenges that Viet Nam’s mechanical industry must confront and adapt to in order to achieve breakthroughs.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 2736/QD-TTg, approving the plan to implement the master plan for the development and application of nuclear energy through 2030, with a vision to 2050.

The Viet Nam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club on December 19 unveiled its annual list of the top 10 outstanding science and technology events for 2025.

The circular economy in agriculture is not merely an inevitable trend but a vital solution to the challenges of sustainable development. Science and technology act as the “golden key”, enhancing the value of agricultural produce, reducing emissions, and paving the way for green growth across the sector.

The Press Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just announced the results of the 2025 assessment of the digital transformation maturity of the press. Accordingly, Nhan Dan Newspaper ranked third among the top 10 central-level press agencies achieving an Excellent level of digital transformation in the past year.

New mechanisms and policies introduced under the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and Decree No. 263/2025/ND-CP are expected to serve as a “key” to unlocking talent attraction, removing administrative barriers related to salaries and income, and thereby providing a strong impetus for the development of science, technology, and innovation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to creating favourable conditions, accompanying stakeholders, and removing bottlenecks in institutions, infrastructure and human resources so that science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and administrative reforms truly become new growth engines.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on December 17 signed Decision No. 2736/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the master plan on the development and application of nuclear energy through 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Viet Nam endorses the joint statement to strengthen the global partnership against online scams, calling on governments, businesses, academia, and key international and regional organisations - including the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - to strengthen and coordinate their efforts, said Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) Le Anh Tuan.

Vietnamese technology giant FPT Corporation has announced plans to invest 100 million USD in its newly established Quantum AI and Cybersecurity Research Institute, one of the first quantum research centres founded by a Vietnamese enterprise.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on December 17 attended the inauguration of a STEM education practice classroom at Nguyen Hue High School in Yen Bai ward, Lao Cai province, highlighting the role of hands-on learning in fostering creativity and innovation among students.

Viet Nam's three-decade contributions to building and shaping ASEAN took center stage at an international conference in Ha Noi on December 16, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the country's accession to the bloc.

The Institute of Banking and Finance of the National Economics University, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK), opened the international scientific conference titled “AI and Innovation in Financial Market Analysis” (AIFMA) in Ha Noi on December 15.