National Innovation Centre's new establishment to be inaugurated in October
The National Innovation Centre (NIC)'s new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi will be officially inaugurated in October this year, heard a press conference on August 15.
An overview of NIC's new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
Hanoi (VNA)♔ – The NationalInnovation Centre (NIC)'s new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on theoutskirts of Hanoi will be officially inaugurated in October this year, heard apress conference on August 15.
Once the new facility is put into operation, the NIC will have two establishments, NIC Hanoi at D25 on Ton That Thuyet street and NIC Hoa Lac. The NIC is set to support and develop the nation’s start-up and innovation ecosystems. It is expected to house domestic and international innovativebusinesses, laboratories, offices of large corporations, as well as the workingplace of leading experts and scientists.
It was set up under the Government's Decree No 94./2020/ND-CP which regulates mechanisms and policies for the NIC, including incentives in terms ofadministrative procedures, finance, land, credit, and infrastructure for thecentre as well as organisations and individuals working at the centre.
⛎ On this occasion, the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2023(VIIE 2023) will be organised from October 28 to November 1.
The expo will introduce innovativesolutions, initiatives, and hi-tech products in eight priority fields, namely smart factory, smartcity, digital content, network security,environmental technology, semiconductor industry,hydrogen and health. It is expected to draw the participation ofmajor corporations both at home and abroad as well as start-up community,small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), universities and institutions. Many activities will be held on the sideline of the exhibition, including international seminars on semiconductor industry, hydrogen energy,game industry, Vietnam Ventures Summit and STEAM Festival.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong chairs the press conference. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
Addressing the press conference, Deputy Minister of Planningand Investment Tran Duy Dong said VIIE 2023 will be a venue to connect, exchange and expandopportunities for cooperation, research and investment.
🔜 The exhibition will also offer an opportunityfor businesses to demonstrate and spread the values of their innovativeproducts and services to potential investors and customers throughcommunication activities that can access to tens of millions of Vietnameseusers.
This is an important platform to promotecooperation and create unlimited investment and business opportunities in manytechnology fields of Vietnam, he noted./.
The Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2022 was launched on October 25, aiming to seek innovation solutions from around the world to help the country address major challenges and achieve prosperous and sustainable development.
The Vietnam - Singapore Industry 4.0 Innovation Centre recently made debut in the southern province of Binh Duong, aiming to not only support startups but also assist manufacturers to carry out reforms and raise labour productivity.
Bloom., Vietnam’s first-ever global innovation centre for the food and beverage (F&B) industry, opened on July 4 and is set to revolutionise the industry through its innovative and cost-efficient product creation model.
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.
An overview of NIC's new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong chairs the press conference. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
