Sci-Tech

The Government has issued Decree No.229/2026/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2026, regulating the organisation and operation of the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED). Comprising eight chapters and 39 articles, the Decree focuses on addressing institutional and operational bottlenecks while enabling the Foundation to fulfil its functions and responsibilities in line with the latest regulatory framework.

Africa's four largest technology-driven economies have drafted national artificial intelligence (AI) strategies amid growing recognition of their heavy dependence on US technology companies for critical infrastructure. While African firms are beginning to develop AI infrastructure with support from Western technology providers, scientists and policymakers across the continent are seeking to establish a continent-wide strategy for science and technology.

After years of institutional reform and deeper international integration, Viet Nam faces a major challenge in the knowledge economy: how to turn inventions, technologies, and research outcomes into genuine economic value. A country’s position on the global intellectual property map is determined not by the number of protection certificates it holds, but by its ability to transform knowledge into products, businesses, and competitive advantage.

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Poland, in coordination with the Vietnamese Association of Science and Technology in Poland and the Vietnamese Business Association in Poland, organised a seminar titled "Vietnamese intellectuals in Poland and the development of science and technology in Viet Nam”, on June 27.

Viet Nam is entering a period of very strong transformation in the labour market as the population is beginning to age, cheap labour is no longer an advantage, and artificial intelligence (AI) has entered every sector and profession. Urgently restructuring the labour market and strengthening adaptability are key solutions to ensure workers have opportunities for sustainable development.

From favourable assessments by intellectual property experts to decisions to global corporate decisions establishing research centres, expanding technological cooperation and transferring knowledge, Viet Nam is securing an increasing number of votes of confidence from the international community. These decisions reflect a growing recognition of the country’s innovation environment, its intellectual property system and its potential to participate more deeply in the global knowledge value chain.

Next-generation gene sequencing technology, NGS-SNP, is creating a breakthrough in the identification of the remains of fallen soldiers in Viet Nam. With a much greater ability to analyse degraded DNA than traditional methods, the technology is expected to help fulfil the long-held wishes of millions of families seeking to find their loved ones.

Having been a relatively unfamiliar field just over two decades ago, intellectual property is steadily becoming a key pillar of Viet Nam's knowledge economy. The process of refining policies, enforcing the Intellectual Property Law, and integrating deeply with international standards has laid the foundation for innovation.

The Huawei Southeast Asia (SEA) Partner Summit 2026, under the theme "Partnering to Ignite the Intelligent and Green Future" officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on June 26 unveiled the Viet Nam National Multi-Project Wafer Coordination Centre (VNMPW/CC) - the first national centre dedicated to supporting semiconductor chip prototyping, marking a key step in connecting domestic chip research and design with the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

In recent years, Vietnamese technology firms have increasingly expanded in scale and contributed significantly to economic growth.

At the recently held meeting of the Central Steering Committee on Science, Technology Development and Innovation, General Secretary and President To Lam proposed a separate mechanism suitable for social sciences and humanities; aiming towards 2045, building a social sciences and humanities foundation capable of providing arguments for modern national governance and national development in the new era.

As digital transformation accelerates in all sectors, demand for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow rapidly.

FPT and Microsoft announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and innovation across Asia, particularly in ASEAN, Japan, and the RoK, on June 25.

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, in coordination with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies, the Central Theoretical Council, and the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, hosted a scientific conference on “Quantum technology in the new era – international trends, opportunities, and requirements for Viet Nam” in Ha Noi on June 23.

Laboratories do more than house advanced research equipment. They are the cradle of core technologies and the birthplace of ideas capable of transforming the competitiveness of an entire economy.

In order to build a strong foundation in basic science, Viet Nam needs a corps of scientists capable of pursuing long-term research directions. However, the challenges confronting many research institutions in attracting and retaining young researchers underscore the urgent need to cultivate the next generation of scientific talent.

It is time to shift management thinking, moving from mere protection to building an ecosystem of risk-sharing between the State and businesses, so that intellectual property can progress from “awareness” to a “resource” driving sustainable economic growth.

Digital transformation in Viet Nam is increasingly reaching the grassroots economy, from retail shops and household businesses to small enterprises. As the digital economy expands rapidly, the adoption of technology is helping businesses broaden market access, improve productivity, and strengthen competitiveness, while becoming an essential requirement for sustainable growth.

Recognising the digital technology industry as a key economic sector, Ha Noi is actively leveraging its strengths and reforming its methods of operation to achieve breakthroughs one step at a time. Digital technology products and services are increasingly bringing visible changes across all sectors.