Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 kicks off in Quang Ninh
The Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 was launched in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on September 29, drawingnearly 1,000 delegates from businesses and experts inside and outside the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and delegate press the button to launch Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on September 29. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 was launched in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on September 29, drawing nearly 1,000 delegates from businesses and experts inside and outside the country.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted that it is one of the ministry’s activities to promote the application and transfer of technology, and innovation for businesses and localities in the northern region in particular and the country in general, improve the competitiveness of local goods, facilitate scientific application in production and business, bringing practical results to enterprises and contributing to the country's socio-economic development. It also helps accelerate cooperation, investment, and transfer of technology between local and foreign companies, contributing to promoting the role of businesses in innovation.
Additionally, the event features new solutions in renewable energy, technology supply chain and biomedical equipment management systems, food and pharmaceutical technology, digital health, information technology, and the application of artificial intelligence to production processes in factories.
The two-day event also includes forums on technology and energy, digital transformation, green transformation for sustainable development, a conference featuring the application and transfer of technology in localities.
Besides, it features about 200 booths showcasing products and technologies such areas as textile materials, microchips and electronic devices, green energy, logistics and supply chain, energy storage, and management and reuse of materials and waste.
On this ཧoccasion, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat and Secretary of the Quang Ninh Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky witnessed the handover of documents on cooperation, technology transfer, and innovation to eight organisations and investors./.
The volume of coal imported through the northern province of Quang Ninh had accounted for 70% of the country’s total imported coal volume as of mid-August, according to Tran Quang Trung, Vice Director of the Quang Ninh Sub-Department of Customs.
The northern province of Quang Ninh is undertaking drastic measures to become the leading locality in the country in terms of cyber security and safety in 2025.
Quang Ninh welcomed 12.06 million tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2023, rising 1.47-fold from a year earlier, said the People’s Committee of the northern province.
Tourists to Co To island district of Quang Ninh province will be banned from bringing plastic bags and single-use plastic products to its islands from September 15.
New technology products, solutions, and applications will be showcased at the Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023, which is scheduled to take place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from September 29-30.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and delegate press the button to launch Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 in Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on September 29. (Photo: VNA) 
