RMIT University to represent Vietnam at ASEAN Data Science Explorers Regional Finals
Team Dastronaut from RMIT University Vietnam will represent the country at the virtual Regional Finals of ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) 2021 slated for October 6, 2021.
Hanoi (VNA) - Team Dastronaut from RMIT University Vietnam willrepresent the country at the virtual Regional Finals of ASEAN Data ScienceExplorers (ASEAN DSE) 2021 slated for October 6, 2021.
The team came first at the ASEAN DSE 2021 National Finalsheld online recently. It was followed by two teams from the BritishInternational School, and Foreign Trade University and Vietnam NationalUniversity. The three winners were judged based on their ability to design abest all-round concept that tackles ASEAN socio-economic issues, driven by datainsights. The judging criteria look at the creativity, feasibility, innovation,and the team’s ability to demonstrate the solution’s implementation.
Team Dastronaut (Photo: ASEAN DSE)
Team Dastronaut comprises Phan Le Minh An and Vuong AnhChien, whose project is aimed at revolutionising urban waste through acombination of mandatory rules and incentives to promote trash sorting habitsfrom residents, setting up an e-commerce waste app – where companies can log inand purchase waste products as input materials for their manufacturing process.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN DSE continues toequip youth across the region with essential digital skills by organisingits key activities, such as enablement sessions and data analyticscompetitions, virtually. Running for the fifth year, ASEAN DSE has a renewedfocus on sustainable development goals (SDGs) that target climate andsustainability.
In addition, the programme has also collaborated withnon-governmental organisations (NGOs) in ten ASEAN countries to deliverin-person enablement sessions to youth with limited access to technology andyouth with disabilities.
Speaking at the national finals, Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang,Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, said that ASEAN DSE is a learningplatform for young people, helping them hone important skills of the 21stcentury such as digital science, creativity, teamwork and effectivecommunication, and leveraging these skills to deliver data-driven solutions tohelp ASEAN overcome socio-economic challenges and achieve the United NationsSustainable Development Goals./.
Dong Ngoc Ha, a biological science student at the Hanoi University of Science (Vietnam National University), has been named among the Top 50 Finalists for the Global Student Prize 2021.
The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Hanoi remained in the 601-800th group among world’s universities in the Physical Sciences category in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2022 by Subject.
VietNEST (Vietnamese Nurturing Education for Science & Traditions) is a mobile app and digital platform for Vietnamese language learning among overseas children.
The networks bring together universities, research institutes and domestic and foreign businesses. Members will work closely in training, research, and technology transfer by sharing curricula, improving faculty capacity, providing access to laboratories and research facilities, and jointly implementing science and technology projects.
The Better Choice Awards (BCA) 2025 is a key highlight in the lead-up to Vietnam Innovation Day that falls on October 1, an annual event expected to attract hundreds of innovative enterprises, research institutions, investment funds, and startups from both Vietnam and abroad.
The new line serves as a critical backup route, strategically complementing existing submarine cables and enhancing the resilience, proactivity, and security of Vietnam’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa). The resumption of the programme after years of suspension carries considerable significance for the nation’s development in a new era as it strives to gradually reduce and ultimately phase out coal-fired power to realise the Government’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050.
The government leader reaffirmed Vietnam’s goal of achieving self-reliance in the design, manufacturing, and test of necessary semiconductor chips by no later than 2027.
With the launching of its two-tier local administration model, the city is incorporating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to enhance service delivery for citizens and businesses, aligning with the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Vietnam has issued many key policies to support semiconductor development, notably the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Other initiatives include the Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, and the Human Resources Development Programme for the Semiconductor Industry.
Vietnam is no longer just an emerging blockchain market, it is stepping into a leadership role, with global investors, developers, and experts recognising its growing potential to become a leading hub for digital assets in the region.
Taking place on August 1–2, the event features more than 20,000 attendees and over 200 speakers from Vietnam, the h Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Hong Kong (China) and the US.
Dung directed the Ministry of Science and Technology to revise the national startup scheme, ensuring it clearly defines the scope and content, grounded on strong political and legal foundations, international best practices, and well-reasoned arguments for submission to the Government.
The two-day academic forum, themed “Resilience, Sustainability & Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia”, aims to share interdisciplinary research insights, focusing on adaptive capacity, sustainable development, and digital transformation amid evolving global and regional landscapes.
With such a rapid economic growth, Vietnam must diversify energy sources and nuclear power is a rational choice to ensure the national energy security, said Associate Professor Kei Koga from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasised that Vietnam has a clear strategy and ambition in this field, and is rapidly emerging as a central hub and key link in the regional and global semiconductor value chains.
According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Asia-Pacific Data Centre Investment Landscape report, Vietnam now ranks second in the region for data centre investment returns, with a yield on cost (YoC) of 17.5–18.8%, just behind Singapore’s 21–23%.
Vietnam is taking drastic yet cautious steps in building a culture of nuclear safety and security, with the aim of having its first nuclear power plant operational by the end of 2030 and using this specific energy source effectively and sustainably.
Vietnam’s 5G strategy has been clearly outlined in national digital technology and infrastructure policies. A wide range of solutions is being vigorously implemented to achieve the target of an average internet speed of 100 Mbps by 2025 and full nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.
The visit aimed to assess the new two-tier local government model, preparations for upcoming Party congresses at levels, and implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion on school construction in border areas.
Under the theme “Breakthrough Era with the Development of Industrial Internet”, the event gathered over 400 delegates, including senior officials, leading Internet experts, and technology engineers from Vietnam and abroad.
RMIT University Vietnam. (Photo: rmit.edu.vn) 
Team Dastronaut (Photo: ASEAN DSE) 
