PM urges academy to bring science, technology into reality
The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) should spare time studying the application of scientific achievements into reality, especially in production, business and start-up.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Academyof Science and Technology (VAST) should spare time studying the application ofscientific achievements into reality, especially in production, business andstart-up.
Addressing a conference in Hanoi on December 27,Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc pointed to existing problems in scientificresearch, including impractical studies.
He said local scientists are busy pursuingunattainable issues without noticing down-to-earth needs of businesses.
The PM asked the VAST to study the reasonableuse of mineral resources to increase value and avoid national resource waste.
He urged the academy to put forth scientific andtechnological measures to monitor, control and handle the environment and address consequences caused by climatechange, as well as create environmentally-friendly products, reduce productioncost, and increase competitiveness.
The Government leader suggested applying scienceand technology into processing and food preservation while expanding high addedvalue chain for farm produce.
He told the VAST to increase the competitivenessof such key sectors as hi-tech agriculture, nanotech, artificial intelligence,and new-generation material production.
In 2016, the VAST has announced a total of over2,000 fundamental scientific works, including 996 published on internationaljournals.
The institution has presented 28 intellectualproperty certificates, encompassing 11 inventions and 17 useful solutions,representing a year-on-year increase of 56 percent, and published 39monographs.
Units under the VAST have conducted 1,070scientific and technological contracts worth over 233 billion VND (10.23million USD), up nearly 17 percent against 2015.
The VAST also made significant contributions toidentifying the cause of the abnormal massive fish death in the centralprovinces; providing important scientific evidence on violations in the case;and addressing consequences in the affected areas.-VNA
Vietnam’s first scientific journal, namely Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, has been listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) database of Thomson Reuters (UK).
Vietnamese and Russian scientists met in Nha Trang city on December 22 to review their one-month voyage to survey marine biodiversity in the sea of Vietnam’s central region.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) to become a trustworthy address to solve social concerns during a conference in Hanoi on December 27.
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.
Scene at the conference (Photo: VNA) 
