Brussels (VNA) – Vietnamese intellectuals in theNetherlands have gathered to discuss issues related to Big Data, artificialintelligence (AI), and climate changes.
They highlighted the application of digital technologies andAI in particular sectors, as well as approaches and experiences during theprocess. They also pointed to challenges that climate change is posing onVietnam.
Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh hailed effortsand enthusiasm of Vietnamese intellectuals, as well as the role that theVietnam Association of Science-Technology and Information Technology in theNetherlands in connecting Vietnamese and Dutch scientists, contributing tothe development of both countries.
He briefed participants on the relations between the twocountries over the past 50 years, especially the bilateral strategicpartnership in two areas of climate change response and water resourcesmanagement, and agriculture and food security.
The diplomat suggested a number of topics that theassociation should focus on, especially in the issues of Vietnam’s demands.
The Vietnam Association of Science-Technology and InformationTechnology in the Netherlands made debut on February 5, 2023, gatheringVietnamese intellectuals in the European country in many sectors such asagriculture, electronics, semi-conductor, IT, energy, and AI.
The association, which has 60 members, aims to form a networkconnecting intellectuals, creating favourable conditions for them to exchangeexperience, information and career opportunities, thus developing together andmake contributions to the community and the Fatherland.
This is the first time the association has held an in-person meeting with theparticipation of the Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands./.
Vietnamese intellectuals are an important workforce in the country’s industrialisation and modernisation, and international integration as well as building a knowledge-based economy, Phan Xuan Dung, President of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) said on March 23.
The Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) held a ceremony on March 24 in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to mark 60 years since then President Ho Chi Minh had a meeting with intellectuals (May 18, 1963) and its 40th founding anniversary (March 26, 1983 - 2023).
The Ladies of All Nations International UK-Vietnam recently held a ceremony to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. This is one among activities celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties.
As many as 100 outstanding Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan gathered at an event held on May 27 by the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Japan (AVIJ), under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
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.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
The Government will always accompany companies, including CMC, and request ministries, agencies, and Hanoi authorities to further support them by promptly removing any obstacles to their growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
