An integrated circuit development unit at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA)𒊎 – A seminar on the development of science and technology businesses was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.
Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung highlighted the important role of sci-tech enterprises in the country’s development.
A number of policies have been issued and many activities have been deployed to support and develop sci-tech businesses, helping them gain a firm foothold in the home playground, he said.
By November 2015, 204 enterprises of this kind had been licensed, mainly in big cities and provinces such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, HCM City and Binh Duong. Most of them boast stable performance with low rates of closure.
The volume of licensed corporations, however, falls short of their potential and advantages, Tung noted.
The application of scientific and technological advances in production not only improves the competitiveness of domestic goods but also stimulates research and development activities.
Tran Xuan Dich, Deputy Head of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development, pointed to barriers these firms are facing as they strive to grow.
For instance, despite being licensed, they still have to register for operating in the field. Other enterprises, working in IT and environmental sectors or investing in agriculture, still enjoy benefits from State policies so they have no appetite for registration.
Participants said turning research outcomes into commercial products has been hindered by lack of relevant standards and regulations.
As State management goes behind technological development, opportunities have been missed out, they said, stressing that a completed legal framework is essential for future expansion of sci-tech firms.
By 2020, Vietnam targets to have 5,000 licensed sci-tech enterprises. To be accredited as a sci-tech business, a firm needs to prove its legal ownership of technologies it is applying or transferring.-VNA
A trade fair was kicked off in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on November 5 to demonstrate latest technologies and connect technological supply and demand in southern Vietnam.
Experts discussed the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart urban area development at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12-13.
Vietnam’s technological products are introduced toThai and internationalfirm and technological research centres through Thailand’s National Science and Technology Fair 2015 in Nonthaburi province.
A mere 3.3 percent of agricultural businesses nationwide are investing in technological development, as heard at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24.
A workshop was held in Hanoi on November 25 to discuss supporting policies and models for businesses in research and technology transfer to implement Vietnam’s industrialisation strategy.
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.
An integrated circuit development unit at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
