
Semicon Vietnam 2024 showcases 150 booths (31/10/2024)
The Vietnam International Semiconductor Industry Exhibition
(Semicon Vietnam 2024) and the Vietnam International Optoelectronic Exhibition
2024 were launched by Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade on
October 31.

Vietnam fortifies technical cooperation with UAE, Saudi Arabia (30/10/2024)
A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Science and
Technology (MST) Huynh Thanh Dat held a working session with the UAE Ministry
of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and signed a technical cooperation
agreement with the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO)
on October 29.

Motivation from green and digital transformation (28/10/2024)
Digital technology, artificial intelligence, the digital
economy, the green economy, low-carbon emissions, and the pursuit of Net Zero
are essential trends of the new era. These developments also present
opportunities for nations to make breakthroughs in socio-economic growth,
narrow development gaps across regions, and promote prosperity and
sustainability goals.

Vietnam unveils national blockchain strategy until 2030 (23/10/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision
No.1236/QD-TTg about the National Strategy on the Application and Development
of Blockchain Technology to 2025, with a Vision to 2030.

Five Hanoi schools to pilot AI application in teaching (22/10/2024)
The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has planned
to expand the artificial intelligence (AI) application in teaching and learning
activities in more schools in the coming time after this platform is
successfully piloted.

Vietnam launches 5G network for commercial services (17/10/2024)
Vietnam reached a significant milestone in its
telecommunications sector as the 5G network was officially launched for
commercial services. This event coincided with the completion of the 2G
shutdown roadmap.

Digital transformation in agricultural sector faces significant hurdles (13/10/2024)
Digital transformation, now a global trend, faces
significant hurdles in Vietnam's agriculture sector, according to Dang Duy
Hien, Deputy Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation and Agricultural
Statistics under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

PM urges implementation of 3 digital strategic breakthroughs (12/10/2024)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 12 stressed the
need to promote three strategic breakthroughs of digital institutions, digital
infrastructure, and digital human resources to enable Vietnam to catch up with
other nations, advance, and thrive in the new era.

Deputy PM receives ICISE founders, scientists (11/10/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception on
October 11 for Professors Tran Thanh Van and Le Minh Ngoc – the founders of the
International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) and a
group of its scientists and researchers.

Seizing opportunities from Artificial Intelligence (11/10/2024)
Despite achieving encouraging initial results, Vietnam's
research, development, and application of artificial intelligence (AI) face
numerous challenges. Without timely solutions, there is a risk of missing out
on developmental opportunities.