Sci-Tech

Artificial intelligence (AI) is blurring the line between support and substitution in artistic creation as never before, posing an urgent challenge in safeguarding the identity and originality of artists. On this issue, Annie Quynh Anh, Marketing Director of VinCSS, shared candid and direct insights.

In recent years, the Ministry of Education and Training has gradually rolled out a range of activities to introduce artificial intelligence into general education in a systematic way suited to Viet Nam’s context.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Bae Kyung Hoon in Ha Noi on April 22, on the occasion of the state visit to Viet Nam by RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

The demand for biotechnology human resources in Viet Nam is shifting strongly from prioritising pure research to requiring interdisciplinary competencies linked to production and the market.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 20 to review the list of strategic technologies and tech products, pressing for immediate rollout once approved.

The application of science and technology is considered the “key” to developing agriculture in a modern and sustainable direction. This is the optimal solution to create breakthroughs in productivity and product quality, meeting the increasingly high demands of consumers and increasing export competitiveness.

Ha Noi Capital is gradually transforming, investing in technological infrastructure, actively changing its urban governance and planning management mindset, and improving the quality of life for its residents.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology held a ceremony on April 17 to launch the city’s Venture Capital Fund, which will be managed by the Ho Chi Minh City Venture Investment Fund Joint Stock Company (HCM VIF JSC).

The UNESCO Executive Board on April 15 approved decisions to extend the status of two Vietnamese Category II centres under UNESCO’s auspices for a further eight years during its 224th session in Paris.

Scientific and technological progress is enabling many maritime nations to intensify research into the potential of marine resources within their territorial waters, thereby supporting precise and effective policy decisions. The imperative to study, conserve, and responsibly exploit marine resources requires autonomy and localisation of research vehicles.

One of the key tasks of the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) is to bring together a large contingent of scientific intellectuals nationwide. In the context of digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), VUSTA intellectuals need to innovate to become a more effective strategic advisory and policy critique force.

Viet Nam’s start-up ecosystem is entering a phase of rapid growth, supported by a range of breakthrough policies aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. However, a deeper look shows that the start-up ecosystem still faces many bottlenecks, making it difficult for projects to move into real-world application and establish a foothold in the market.

An exhibition titled “Soyuz 37 Joint Flight – A symbol of Viet Nam–Russia space cooperation” opened in Ha Noi on April 10, offering a comprehensive look at the historic 1980 mission and its enduring significance in bilateral relations.

From Earth’s orbit, Russian cosmonauts working aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have sent a special message of goodwill to Viet Nam — marking a meaningful highlight in the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Russia.

In the digital era, when cyberspace has become the nation’s “soft border,” technological self‑reliance in cybersecurity is no longer a choice but a matter of survival. In line with the spirit of Politburo Resolution 57‑NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the development of “Make in Viet Nam” solutions is becoming the foundation for defending digital sovereignty and strengthening social trust.

The University of Economics and Business under Viet Nam National University – Ha Noi, in coordination with the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Viet Nam–Russia Federation Friendship Association (VIRUFA), held the Viet Nam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026) under the theme “Unleashing internal strengths in the new era” in Ha Noi on April 8.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 50 smart cities by 2030. By 2035, it strives to become one of the three national-level smart urban operation centres, serving as a core hub for coordinating data, technology, and innovation nationwide.

Towards the goal of Net Zero by 2050, the green transition is becoming an inevitable requirement of the development process. However, between technological potential and implementation capacity, a significant gap remains as mechanisms, resources and the innovation ecosystem have yet to keep pace.

To make a breakthrough in science and technology, it is not enough to rely solely on State resources. It is also essential to fully harness the role of private economic groups in providing leadership, making investment and helping to build innovation ecosystems right from the classroom.

From April 6, programmers, students, scientists, engineers, research teams, founding teams, start-ups, and technology firms can submit entries for the Au Lac Grand Prize through its official website to compete for the sole award worth 1 million USD.