Sci-Tech

The restart of the nuclear power programme is closely tied to the question of state management capacity, particularly the gradual perfection of the Viet Nam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) regarded as a pivotal step in laying the foundation for the entire nuclear power development programme in the coming period.

In the history of Viet Nam’s revolution, the “Binh dan hoc vu” (Mass Literacy Campaign), launched by the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, marked a significant milestone. It played a crucial role in eradicating illiteracy, raising educational standards and laying the foundation for people to take ownership of the nation’s destiny.

Viet Nam possesses significant advantages and strong potential to emerge as a global centre for artificial intelligence (AI), according to billionaire Eric Schmidt, former Chairman and CEO of Google and former Chairman of the US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Austria hosted the “Viet Nam Robotics Technology Day” on June 5, drawing VinRobotics alongside diplomats, representatives of international organisations, experts, tech enterprises, investors, and members of the Vietnamese community.

Viet Nam is undergoing a powerful and widespread transformation, especially in science and technology, economics, and society. This transformation has drawn the whole society towards important and topical goals, not only regionally but globally.

The closing and award ceremony of the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 took place in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China on June 5.

In the digital era, data is present in almost every aspect of daily life, from healthcare, education, and transport to online public services. When standardised, connected, and effectively utilised, data not only helps improve services for citizens but also becomes a new resource for the digital economy.

The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, hosted an international conference in Ha Noi on June 5 to exchange experiences on Estonia’s digital citizenship strategy as Viet Nam is advancing towards a digital government, digital economy and digital society.

The digital asset market is entering a new cycle, increasingly oriented towards practical applications, institutional capital flows, and higher standards of compliance and transparency. In this context, accurately identifying trends, seizing opportunities and managing risks have become decisive factors.

Vietnamese technology made a strong impression at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), held from June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on June 4 underscored the need for drastic and coordinated action, and measurable outcomes as he chaired the first meeting of the Government task force on strategic technology development, a move meant to realise under the Prime Minister’s recent Decision 808/QD-TTg.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Vu Ho on June 2 held talks with Koo Huck Chae, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of the RoK, to discuss measures to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Viet Nam and the RoK.

A total of 142 solutions were honoured with the Viet Nam I4 Impact Awards at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on May 30 by the Institute for Innovation and Digital Transformation, the National Authority of Digital Transformation, the Viet Nam Automation Association, and Bao Sang JSC.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally changing the methods of production, employment structures, learning, communication, and social governance.

Recently, at a working session to discuss basic scientific research, General Secretary and President To Lam gave directives, analysed, suggested, and pointed out bottlenecks, outlining key and comprehensive solutions to create momentum for the development of basic scientific research and make even greater contributions to national development.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has just issued Decision No.2555 approving the Programme for Excellence in Basic Research in Natural Sciences for the 2026-2035 period (PEBR), prioritising funding for basic research linked to strategic technology development directions and specific strategic technology products.

In the global technology race, developing high-quality human resources has become a matter of survival for many countries.

A total of 123 outstanding Vietnamese digital platforms, services and technology solutions were honoured at the Sao Khue Awards 2026, highlighting the growing capabilities of the country’s technology sector in supporting the digital economy and national digital transformation.

As Viet Nam works toward building a self-reliant digital economy, one of the persistent challenges facing local broadcasters and telecoms operators has been their dependence on a fragmented mix of foreign technology vendors to run digital content services. This year's Sao Khue Awards recognised a homegrown approach that is gradually changing that reality.

The explosive development of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing humanity at an unprecedented crossroads.