Ministry reviews key science-technology issues in H1
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on July 5 organised a regular press conference in Hanoi to clarify major issues in the first six months and highlight important events in the second half.
Finding the reason of mass fish death is one of key science-technology issues in the first half this year. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on July 5 organised a regular press conference in Hanoi to clarify major issues in the first six months and highlight important events in the second half of this year.
As to the mass fish deaths in four provinces in the central region, MoST Deputy Minister Pham Cong Tac emphasised that the ministry invited more than 100 scientists to assist the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in finding the reasons for the incident, which were announced at the Government’s press conference on June 30.
Concerning technology Formosa used in its steel plant in Ha Tinh province, Do Hoai Nam, head of the ministry’s Department of Technology Appraisal, Examination and Assessment, said the ministry only considered a feasibility study submitted by the provincial People’s Committee in 2008.
He affirmed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade was responsible for verifying all technologies registered by Formosa as well as its technology change in the plant.
According to Tac, in the second quarter of this year, the MoST submitted to the Government for approval a project on assisting the national startups and innovation ecosystem until 2025, and the establishment of a State-level Council for the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize on Science and Technology, as well as adjustments to the master plan to the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park until 2030.
In addition to building mechanisms, policies and laws on science and technology, the ministry organised a range of events, conferences and seminars such as a month in response to the World Intellectual Property Day and a ceremony to review the State-level key science and technology programmes, among others.
In the coming time, the MoST will continue perfecting mechanism, policies and laws in the field while 🌳organising the 12 th Meet Vietnam programme and a ceremony to grant the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize on Science and Technology.-VNA
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)’s national agency in the southern region worked with a visiting delegation from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH).
The Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will take place in Hanoi on May 14-15 to promote STEM education and inspire the passion for science & technology among students.
The 13th National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 48th session in Hanoi on May 25 with the national target programme on new-style rural area building being the first to come under discussion.
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.
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.
Finding the reason of mass fish death is one of key science-technology issues in the first half this year. (Source: VNA)
