Inside a laboratory for tissue cultivation in the Agricultural Hightech Park of HCM City (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A forum on high-techagricultural cooperation between Vietnam and Japan took place in Ho Chi MinhCity on June 8.
The event, the second of its kind this year, aimedat connecting southern enterprises with their Japanese peers and helpingVietnamese high-tech farming centres promote their products and indicate their collaborationneeds.
Tu Minh Thien, deputy head of the managementboard of HCM City's High-Tech Agricultural Park, said constructive relationsbetween the two countries have brought mutual benefits for their people, withVietnam seeing more opportunities to export goods to Japan.
Japan is a demanding market with strictrequirements on food safety and quality, which is a challenge to Vietnamesefirms, he added.
Vietnam has zoned off 29 high-tech industrialparks in 12 provinces and cities, seven of which have been operational incultivation, aquaculture and animal husbandry. The Vietnamese Government hasalso issued various incentives and support policies targeting hi-techagriculture, with the latest being a credit package worth 100 trillion VND (4.4billion USD).
Representatives of Vietnamese high-techagricultural parks said they hoped for not only Japanese investment but alsocooperation in human resources training, laboratory research and technologicaltransfer.
Participating Japanese firms stressed theirwillingness towards the cooperation.
They asked the Vietnamese Government to offer moreincentives and help them remove barriers when investing in the local high-techfarming, particularly land issues.
As part of the forum, a pact was signed amongthe management board of the HCM City High-Tech Agricultural Park, FujiConsulting Japan Co. Ltd, and Nakashima Bussan Co. Ltd. Under the deal, theywill pilot the fine-bubble water treatment system and the use ofbio-microorganisms in aquaculture.-VNA
The Government will focus on technology-based agriculture to resolve problems like the lack of value-added products for export, the low competitiveness of Vietnamese farm produce in world markets and inconsistency in quality.
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.
Inside a laboratory for tissue cultivation in the Agricultural Hightech Park of HCM City (Source: VNA) 
