The Institute of Banking and Finance of the National Economics University, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK), opened the international scientific conference titled “AI and Innovation in Financial Market Analysis” (AIFMA) in Ha Noi on December 15. 

Legislative thinking needs to shift from a mindset of “pre-approval” and “absolute safety” towards proactively accepting risks in a controlled manner; stepping up the application of science and technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in law-making. These ideas have attracted considerable attention from experts and the public.

Viet Nam will become an attractive destination for technology talent and innovative startup communities from the region and around the world, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised at the opening ceremony of TechFest Vietnam 2025 in Ha Noi on December 13 evening.

After a year of implementing Resolution No.57/NQ-TW, Viet Nam’s innovative startup ecosystem has seen many positive developments, with thousands of startup projects and businesses operating in various fields; hundreds of fundraising deals have been facilitated; and many technology products and solutions have entered regional and international markets. Creative spaces, innovation centres, investment funds, and startup support programs have expanded in terms of both scale and quality.

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is hosting the 13th Conference of the International Association for Statistical Computing – Asian Regional Section (IASC-ARS) 2025 from December 4 to 6, drawing hundreds of statisticians, data scientists, AI researchers, and econometricians from Asia, Europe, the US, and Australia.

The Science and Technology Dialogue Forum, a flagship event within the Australia–Viet Nam TechFest series hosted by the Vietnamese Australian Scholars and Experts Association (VASEA), was recently held at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), bringing together senior leaders, innovators, and industry partners from both countries to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.

A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head of its Commission for Internal Affairs, paid a working visit to Spain from November 17 to 21.

On November 21, in Sydney, Australia, a delegation of central and local leaders of Viet Nam attended the closing ceremony of a short-term training programme at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), organised under Conclusion No. 39-KL/TW of the Politburo.

Party General Secretary To Lam on November 17 outlined crucial, forward-looking requirements for the Government Inspectorate, stressing the need for the inspection work to fundamentally shift its focus from merely "handling violations" to "prevention early and from afar."

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 called for rapid, robust and sustainable development in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with security and safety ensured at all stages.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fifth meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 in Ha Noi on November 15, seeking to accelerate reforms seen as critical to hitting an 8% growth target this year and double-digit expansion in subsequent years.

The European Union (EU)’s two flagship programmes – Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe – were successfully held in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, creating a vibrant space for connection and knowledge exchange between Viet Nam and the EU in higher education, research, and innovation.

The Viet Nam Innovation Summit 2025 (VIS 2025) opened on November 6 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Building Bridges To Innovation and Growth.”

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to build on the success of the first Autumn Fair to develop a professional, modern and effective model for annual autumn fair, while quickly submitting a proposal for organising the inaugural Spring Fair in 2026.

The Party committees and organisations must focus on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, including refining the draft documents to be submitted to the 15th meeting of the Party Central Committee, based on feedback from all-level Party congresses, National Assembly deputies, intellectuals, scientists, and the public.

At the Catapult Network, the delegation learnt about the sustainable public – private partnership, exemplified by the “one-third funding” structure, in which financing is shared equally among the government, commercial contracts, and collaborative R&D projects.

A conference titled ‘Innovation in Agricultural Investment in Viet Nam’ was held in Ha Noi on October 28, bringing together leading policymakers, academics, and experts to explore strategies for enhancing agricultural investment through innovation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Summit on October 28, marking the 50th anniversary of their partnership.

The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress need to affirm clearly that breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are not only general directions, but must be positioned in direct connection with the ultimate goal of promoting economic growth, improving labour productivity, and addressing urgent national issues.

As part of the series of activities of the Quang Ngai Innovation and Digital Transformation Festival in 2025, on the October 25, in Mang Den commune, Quang Ngai province, a workshop was held on "Breakthrough solutions in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Quang Ngai province".