Coordinating Committee for Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre meets
Coordinating Committee for Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre meets in Hanoi
The Coordinating Committee for the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre convened its 30th meeting in Nha Trang city, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on December 4.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Coordinating Committee for theVietnam-Russia Tropical Centre convened its 30th meeting in NhaTrang city, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on December 4.
The event was co-chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut.Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, who is also head of the Vietnamese Sub-committee, andAleksey Mikhailovich Medvedev, Russian Deputy Minister of Science and HigherEducation and head of the Russian Sub-committee.
Reviewing the centre’s operations in 2019, delegates shared theview that the centre has fulfilled its tasks under the scientific research planapproved by the Coordinating Committee.
The centre has proposed scientific and technological tasks in linewith orientations of the Ministry of National Defence and the State as well as reality,in order to serve military and national defence purposes, economic developmentand environmental protection, they said.
They also passed the centre’s scientific research plan for 2020and suggested the centre step up the application of research results in realityand technological transfer.
The 31st meeting of the Coordinating Committee isscheduled to be held in Russia next year.
The Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre was foundedon March 7, 1988 under an agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of NationalDefence and the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The centre operates in three main fields:tropical endurance, tropical ecology, and tropical biomedicine. It also workson the application and transfer of technology, providesscientific-technological services, and facilitates the training ofscientists.
The centre is also in charge of coordinatingcollaboration among research organisations from Vietnam and Russia. More than4,000 Russian scientists, including many leading experts, have worked at thecentre. Coordination between the centre and its partners from the Republic ofKorea, Canada, and Japan has proven effective./.
Senior officials of Vietnam and Russia have discussed contents and measures to further promote bilateral defence cooperation in line with the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) wants to promote cooperation and share experience in personnel training with the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), said HCMA President Nguyen Xuan Thang.
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.
At the meeting (Source: VNA) 
