HCM City, Australia’s CSIRO discuss growth directions for sci-tech, innovation cooperation
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Duong Anh Duc received Jonathan Law, executive director of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in the southern metropolis on June 29, to discuss orientations for promoting cooperation between the two sides.
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of HCM City Duong Anh Duc (R) and Jonathan Law, executive director of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) at their meeting in the city on June 29 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Vice Chairman of the People'sCommittee of Ho Chi Minh City Duong Anh Duc received Jonathan Law, executivedirector of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganisation (CSIRO), in the southern metropolis on June 29, todiscuss orientations for promoting cooperation between the two sides.
Duc took the occasion to acknowledge the remarkable progressof the Vietnam – Australia relations across fields, including politics, defence,security, investment, trade, culture, education, science, and technology.
Recognising the role of CSIRO, he proposed that the city andorganisation step up cooperation regarding open innovative startup models and theconnection of their startup ecosystems; and share experiences in developing thetriple helix model of innovation (Public-Private-Academia).
The official also suggested that the two sides implement strategies to commercialise research outcomes from universities,policies, and strategic models to attract the private sector’s participation indeveloping the innovative startup ecosystem.
Speaking highly of these suggestions, Law said theAustralian national science organisation has experience and strengths indeveloping the triple helix model as well as in turning scientific research from universities and research institutes into commercialproducts for daily life. CSIRO is ready to share such experiences with HCMCity, he affirmed.
CSIRO is willing to join the city’s innovation and digitaltransformation week (WHISE) at the end of this year and looks forward toexchanging knowledge and experiences in technology development and innovationwith the southern economic hub of Vietnam, he said.
CSIRO has a close relationship with Vietnam, with the sides collaborating onprojects in the fields of aquaculture, space science, and future technology. Theorganisation is one of the sponsors and managers of the Aus4Innovation programme,which has been implemented in Vietnam since 2018./.
Agricultural businesses are facing increasing international competition and must use science, technology and innovation to improve their productivity and competitiveness, experts said at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27.
The Australian government has announced its support for Vietnam to carry out research on the effects of technology innovation on productivity and economic growth in the country, according to the Embassy of Australia in Vietnam.
Australian science will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
Vietnam and Australia have reached the targets set in the action plan for implementing the strategic partnership in the 2020 - 2023 period despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr Nguyen Hong Hai from the Centre for Policy Futures at the University of Queensland of Australia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on June 4 witnessed the exchange of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of HCM City Duong Anh Duc (R) and Jonathan Law, executive director of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) at their meeting in the city on June 29 (Photo: VNA) 
