One of the projects by Vietnamese students in the finale of Coolest Project Malaysia 2022. (Photo courtesy of Dairu)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Seven outstanding softwareprojects by Vietnamese students are in the finale of the 2022 Coolest ProjectMalaysia in December along.
It is an international competition for people aged 18 or less to showcase ideasthey have created using technology, and attracts hundreds of programmingprojects from all over the world every year.
This is the third edition of the competition and public voting will be held on December4 to determine the winner ofthe Most Popular Project Award.
The seven include the Micobit IOT-based system for Disease Detection in Rice bya group of six students from the Code Club at the Hieu Phung Secondary Schoolin Vinh Long province. The system not only automatically detects and alertsagainst harmful rice diseases, but also enables farmers to remotely controlirrigation equipment to ensure timely supply of water to their crops.
To create the system, the team used 40 types of integrated sensors, artificialintelligence and the internet of things (IoT).
The Artificial Intelligence in Forest Management and Protection system createdby two students from the Dong Da Secondary and High school to protect fromwildfires detects smoke, unauthorised people and unique sounds and measurestemperature and humidity.
It provides various levels of warning against forest fires.
These projects were incubated by the Dariu Foundation, a Swiss non-governmentalorganisation that came to Vietnam in 2007 to enhance the capacity and livingstandards of low-income households by providing microfinance and educationalsupport.
It has helped 50,000 low-income households in rural areas access loans worth atotal of 1.2 trillion VND to create sustainable livelihoods, trained more than11,000 informatics teachers and one million students in rural and mountainousareas in digital skills, awarded scholarships to 21,000 students, built 33kindergartens, and other supports./.
The Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022, the largest to date, will take place from November 11 to 18, aiming to honour and promote creative design resources in the capital city.
A drawing contest with the theme of conserving the sea, protecting endangered, precious and rare aquatic species for future generations has been launched by the Directorate of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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.
One of the projects by Vietnamese students in the finale of Coolest Project Malaysia 2022. (Photo courtesy of Dairu) 
