Science

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.

The scholarship policy recently issued by the government is expected to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics more attractive, especially basic sciences and strategic technology fields. However, scholarships are only an initial foundation in the broader task of developing high-quality human resources for science and technology.

Viet Nam Space Week 2026 opened in Can Tho on May 25, bringing together scientists, experts, former astronauts and numerous students.

Five Vietnamese researchers have been named to the 2026 Asian Scientist 100 list, underscoring the country’s growing presence in regional and global scientific research.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 540/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the agreement on cooperation in science, technology and innovation between the Governments of Viet Nam and France.

The 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management (ICEPROM) opened in Quy Nhon Nam ward of the central province of Gia Lai on March 9, bringing together nearly 90 scientists and environmental managers from universities, research institutes, enterprises and government agencies representing 22 countries.

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.

For many years, within scientific circles both at home and abroad, Professor, Doctor of Science Nguyen Dinh Duc has become a symbol of Vietnamese intellect through his outstanding scientific achievements.

Viet Nam has authorised satellite internet provider Starlink to operate after regulators granted licences for low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite telecommunications services, enabling the company to begin commercial deployment.

The National Institute of Medicinal Materials and the People’s Committee of Cua Nam Ward in Ha Noi jointly opened an exhibition on medicinal materials on January 23.

The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh Province organised an international scientific conference titled “Defining the proposed boundaries of the nomination area and identifying criteria for Outstanding Universal Value in line with the orientation for preparing the dossier for UNESCO recognition of the Tam Chuc Complex and the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve as a World Heritage Site”, on January 14.

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.

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.

An exchange of ideas, motivations, and scientific vision marked the December 6 event “A dialogue with VinFuture Prize 2025 Laureates”, where the award recipients interacted with hundreds of students, researchers, and start-up innovators.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and EU Ambassador to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier co-chaired the 4th meeting of the EU-Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP) Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 3.

Three Vietnamese female scientists have been honoured at the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science scholarship programme for their breakthrough research on climate change, artificial intelligence, and energy security, contributing to the advancement of sustainable development goals.

The 12th International Forum on Socialism, under the theme “The socialist state governance in the new era”, opened in Ha Noi on the morning of November 17.

Universities serve as a cornerstone for training high-quality human resources and driving science, technology and innovation. Building a strong, autonomous and innovative higher education system lays the foundation for sustainable development.

Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, shared that accompanying VinFuture is not merely a mission but also a source of inspiration, an opportunity to join colleagues from around the world in identifying and honouring scientific achievements capable of transforming human life.