The Global Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) organised an award ceremony for the Hack4Growth-Covid Endgame innovation contest in Hanoi on December 26.
Hack4growth – Covid Engame aims to build an innovation ecosystem that serves the nation’s sustainable development. (Source: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Global Association of Vietnamese Scientists andExperts (AVSE Global) organised an award ceremony for the Hack4Growth-CovidEndgame innovation contest in Hanoi on December 26.
According to Director of AVSE Global Nguyen Thi Hai Thanh, head of theorganising board, the contest was launched at the end of 2019, and attractedover 200 projects developed by Vietnamese citizens who are living and workingin 15 countries worldwide.
The project “Egreen-Biogas power development to reduce emissions and respond toclimate change” by Hoang Anh, Nguyen Duc Khanh, Pham Duc Tho, Nguyen Cam Vanand Trinh Van Cuong from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology won thefirst prize with 10,000 USD.
Mai The Dung from Da Nang University of Technology and Nguyen Dinh Thien Phucfrom the University of Science- Ho Chi Minh City National University bagged7,000 USD with the project “Agrifood – image-based plant disease detection”.
Meanwhile, the third prize went to project “MMM- Internet of Things solutionhelps prevent loss of water, power and gas while forecasting future demand andshortage possibilities”. The project was developed by Nguyen Thanh Cong, KhuatBa Ha and Tran Ky Quang from LC Vietnam Technology Company Limited, Nguyen VanDung from Hanoi Vocational College of High Technology, and Do Trong Tuan fromHanoi University of Science and Technology.
The contest also honoured the most popular team, team with the best creativeidea, team that makes the best progress, and team with largest socialinfluence.
Hack4growth – Covid Engame, sponsored by the State Committee on OverseasVietnamese Affairs, aims to build an innovation ecosystem that serves thenation’s sustainable development as well as affirm “Make in Vietnam” brands inthe international playground.
Particularly, amidst formidable challenges caused by COVID-19, the contest isexpected to promote connection between investors, enterprises and inventors soas to seek measures for the nation to overcome difficulties./.
Innovation has become a pressing need for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) which have undergone drastic restructuring during the past decade but their operation efficiency remained lower than expected, according to experts
Promoting the development of science and technology as well as digital economy is a wise choice for Vietnam to achieve an annual average economic growth rate of 7 percent during 2021-2030, according to experts.
The largest events of the year regarding startups and innovation in HCM City are set to run from November 23 to 28, the municipal Department of Science and Technology said on November 23.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused disruptions to start-ups and innovative enterprises, but it had also created opportunities for them to turn into real businesses.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Hack4growth – Covid Engame aims to build an innovation ecosystem that serves the nation’s sustainable development. (Source: qdnd.vn) 
