
Promoting sustainable development of innovative startups (29/11/2024)
According to statistics, Vietnam has around 3,800 innovative
startups, primarily concentrated in major cities. Two companies are valued at
over 1 billion USD each, 11 exceed 100 million USD each, and several are
nearing “unicorn” status. Overall, most innovative startups in Vietnam are in
the early stages of their development lifecycle.

Digital transformation in agriculture (29/11/2024)
Vietnam has been actively promoting digital transformation
in agriculture to reduce costs, and labour, and increase farmers' profits. In
addition, this process helps farmers access new information and technology to
create high-quality products, enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese
agricultural products in the international market.

Techfest 2024 connects venture capital funds, local start-ups (28/11/2024)
An innovative start-up investment conference was held on
November 27, focusing on the cooperation between venture capital funds,
supporting organisations, start-up incubators to promote the development of
innovative startups.

Vietnam, Finland strengthen cooperation in green transition (28/11/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 27 said
Vietnam urgently needs Finland’s expertise and technology in green energy to
expedite its energy transition.

Techfest Vietnam 2024: Springboard for global startup success (28/11/2024)
The National Innovative Entrepreneurship Day (Techfest
Vietnam 2024), the 10th of its kind, wrapped up in the northern port city of
Hai Phong on November 28, with nearly 10,000 visitors, over 1,100 speakers and
leading experts, and more than 200 foreigners taking part.

PM asks for greater efforts to develop innovative startup ecosystems (27/11/2024)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony
of the National Innovative Entrepreneurship Day (Techfest Vietnam 2024) themed
“Joining hands to develop Vietnam's innovative startup ecosystem” in the
northern port city of Hai Phong on November 27.

Vietnam to reach 100 million internet users by 2029 (27/11/2024)
The Internet Day 2024, themed "New Advances for
Vietnam's Internet - Breakthrough with DC, Cloud, 5G & AI" was held in
the capital city of Hanoi on November 27.

Vietnamese scientist becomes TWAS’ official member (26/11/2024)
Major General, Professor, Dr. Nguyen The Hoang, Deputy
Director of Military Central Hospital 108, has been elected as an official
member of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

Techmart 2024 to bring together over 100 technologies (25/11/2024)
The 2024 Technology and Equipment Market (Techmart) on
hi-tech agriculture and post-harvest technology is scheduled in Ho Chi Minh
City from November 28-29.

MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology (24/11/2024)
In preparation for cooperation in training human resources
in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network
of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the
occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education
Conference.