Sci-Tech

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 12 urged ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW in a more decisive, systematic and effective manner, ensuring that each task delivers concrete and measurable results.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Ha Noi on March 12 to hand over his decision appointing member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Vice President of the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) Prof. Dr Tran Hong Thai as its President.

A high-level executive leadership forum focusing on strengthening Viet Nam - US relations through technology cooperation was jointly held in Washington D.C. on March 11 by the Embassy of Viet Nam in the US, the Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University, and the US -ASEAN Business Council (USABC).

Three international exhibitions — ProPak Viet Nam 2026, DrinkTech Viet Nam 2026, and Plastics & Rubber Viet Nam 2026 — will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from March 31 to April 2.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and Accelerated Infrastructure Capital (AIC) on March 11 signed a memorandum of understanding on investment cooperation to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park in Ho Chi Minh City.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a core driver of competitiveness, productivity, and organisational resilience. For CEOs and senior leaders, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to do so at scale—safely, responsibly, and with confidence.

The granting of licenses of radio frequency use and radio equipment for Starlink Services Viet Nam marks the initial step in piloting satellite internet services in Viet Nam. With plans to deploy four gateway stations and up to 600,000 terminal devices, the model is expected to supplement connectivity infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas while laying the groundwork for attracting advanced telecommunications technologies.

A rare parasitic plant species, the Himalayan sapria (Sapria himalayana), has been recorded in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, according to the park’s management board.

Scientists at the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully developed an autonomous robot integrated with a robotic arm, capable of remote monitoring and assisting with operations in nuclear environments.

To realise the breakthrough spirit of Resolution No.57-NQ/TW on the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, policy adjustments cannot stop at the level of support but must shift to creating real opportunities for female scientists.

Scientists from the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully implemented a research project to build a scientific database on bamboo resources in the Central Highlands — one of the country’s important biodiversity centres.

5G is gradually becoming part of everyday life, creating specific changes to urban governance, production organisation, and people’s daily lives. The successful deployment of 5G is also an important benchmark for assessing the effectiveness of strategic digital infrastructure.

Consultancy, social criticism, and social assessment serve as an important intellectual channel for the country’s intelligentsia, contributing to improving the quality of the Party and State’s policy-making.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming teaching and learning, making a significant contribution to the progress of modern education. Yet, alongside its promise and opportunities, the rise of AI in universities also brings considerable challenges.

Global science and technology have entered a new phase as many foundational strategic technologies are developing very rapidly, strongly attracting knowledge resources and investment capital, and being widely applied.

Vietnamese scientists have, for the first time, successfully decoded mitochondrial genomes from ancient human bone samples dating back around 2,000 years, marking a significant breakthrough in genetic and archaeological research.

Research institutes, universities and businesses are prepared for strategic technologies, from artificial intelligence to next-generation mobile networks, from quantum computing to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This presents an opportunity for Viet Nam to “stand on the shoulders of giants”.

Viet Nam will hold its first-ever public auction of two-character “.vn” domain names in 2026, marking a significant step in unlocking the value of scarce national digital assets.

Ha Noi is finalising special mechanisms and policies, including piloting a regulatory “sandbox” framework for sci-tech development, aimed at creating a favourable environment for high-tech projects, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang on February 25.

Viettel Telecom has been shortlisted for the prestigious Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards 2026, widely regarded as the “Oscars of the mobile industry,” the company announced on February 25.