Science

A landmark study decoding 1,000 Vietnamese genomes has uncovered not only millions of genetic variants unique to the Vietnamese population but also laid the groundwork for precision medicine, artificial intelligence in biomedicine, and new health technologies designed to improve public healthcare.

Amid intensifying global technological competition, basic science is being increasingly recognised as the foundation of core technologies and national self-reliance. However, for scientific knowledge to be translated into genuine competitive advantage, it is essential to build a robust research ecosystem encompassing institutional reform, investment mechanisms, an enabling academic environment, advanced data infrastructure, and strong research groups.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called on the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) to accelerate nuclear development and application, making nuclear science a key driving force of national development.

At a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, General Secretary and State President To Lam underscored the particularly important role of basic science as the foundation for developing new theories, emerging technologies, and sustainable development models.

The Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), in coordination with the Korea Foundation, held the 7th Viet Nam–Republic of Korea (RoK) Forum for the Future in Ha Noi on June 30, focusing on Viet Nam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a new era.

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.

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.