The National Conference on promoting collaboration between research institutes, universities, and the business community in scientific and technological research and development, to be held on October 23, will focus on identifying bottlenecks in co-operation, accelerating the commercialisation of research findings, and developing Vietnamese technology products.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has requested the urgent selection and development of national key laboratories based on their capacity, practical needs, and potential to reach high standards, with a focus on strategic technology fields under Decision No. 1483/QD-TTg.

On August 28 , the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched the one-stop electronic information portal on artificial intelligence at ai.dda.gov.vn.

Viet Nam has taken major steps to strengthen the legal foundation for digital transformation following the implementation of the Law on Digital Transformation, which came into effect on July 1, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued the Guidelines on Scientific Integrity and Ethics in Scientific Research and Technological Development.

The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, hosted an international conference in Ha Noi on June 5 to exchange experiences on Estonia’s digital citizenship strategy as Viet Nam is advancing towards a digital government, digital economy and digital society.

The signing and implementation of the Inter-sectoral Coordination Regulations among the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Science and Technology will help to make administrative procedure reform more substantive and effective, better meeting the goals and requirements of national development and the expectations of the people in the new period.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decree to strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights, strict action against infringements under the principle of clear roles, tasks, timelines, responsibility, deliverables, and authority.

Viet Nam's digital technology industry solidified its role as a major economic driver in 2025, delivering strong financial and export performance that far surpassed targets, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The Viet Nam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club on December 19 unveiled its annual list of the top 10 outstanding science and technology events for 2025.

On the evening of December 13, at the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street, the Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Ha Noi People’s Committee, organised the opening ceremony of the National Innovation Startup Festival 2025 (TechFest Viet Nam 2025) under the theme “Innovation for All – A New Growth Driver”.

Viet Nam has emerged as an appealing destination for technology investment in Southeast Asia, according to the Viet Nam Innovation Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 12 on the sidelines of TECHFEST Viet Nam 2025.

The seventh Ho Chi Minh Awards and State Awards for Science and Technology – the country’s most prestigious honours in the field – will be presented on September 2, 2027, coinciding with Vietnam’s National Day, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced at its regular press briefing on December 1.

Viet Nam’s 2024 Digital Transformation Index (DTI) reached 0.7955, up 8.6% from 0.7326 in 2023, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST).

The issuance of the national digital architecture framework affirms the Ministry of Science and Technology’s leading role in shaping policies and guiding technological development, ensuring that all components of the political system move towards a unified model of national governance characterised by smart, transparent, and efficient operations.

A national event in response to National Innovation Day 2025, held from October 1 to 3 at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Ha Noi, brought together stakeholders across Viet Nam’s innovation ecosystem to promote creativity, cooperation, and integration.

The MoU, which sets out a comprehensive framework for IP cooperation, covers a wide range of areas from policy and legislative development to raising awareness, training human resources, supporting enterprises, and strengthening the capacity of Viet Nam’s IP authority.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called for aggressive sci-tech adoption in production to enhance product value during a meeting with ministries and agencies in Ha Noi on September 9 to discuss strategic technological products for immediate development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 called on the Party organisation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), its leaders, and staff to be pioneers in applying and advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, as these fields are the “inevitable path” for Viet Nam to become a developed and prosperous nation.

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a conference on July 14 to review the innovation, digital transformation, and sci-tech activities in the first half of 2025.