RMIT University to represent Vietnam at ASEAN Data Science Explorers Regional Finals
Team Dastronaut from RMIT University Vietnam will represent the country at the virtual Regional Finals of ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) 2021 slated for October 6, 2021.
Hanoi (VNA) - Team Dastronaut from RMIT University Vietnam willrepresent the country at the virtual Regional Finals of ASEAN Data ScienceExplorers (ASEAN DSE) 2021 slated for October 6, 2021.
The team came first at the ASEAN DSE 2021 National Finalsheld online recently. It was followed by two teams from the BritishInternational School, and Foreign Trade University and Vietnam NationalUniversity. The three winners were judged based on their ability to design abest all-round concept that tackles ASEAN socio-economic issues, driven by datainsights. The judging criteria look at the creativity, feasibility, innovation,and the team’s ability to demonstrate the solution’s implementation.
Team Dastronaut (Photo: ASEAN DSE)
Team Dastronaut comprises Phan Le Minh An and Vuong AnhChien, whose project is aimed at revolutionising urban waste through acombination of mandatory rules and incentives to promote trash sorting habitsfrom residents, setting up an e-commerce waste app – where companies can log inand purchase waste products as input materials for their manufacturing process.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN DSE continues toequip youth across the region with essential digital skills by organisingits key activities, such as enablement sessions and data analyticscompetitions, virtually. Running for the fifth year, ASEAN DSE has a renewedfocus on sustainable development goals (SDGs) that target climate andsustainability.
In addition, the programme has also collaborated withnon-governmental organisations (NGOs) in ten ASEAN countries to deliverin-person enablement sessions to youth with limited access to technology andyouth with disabilities.
Speaking at the national finals, Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang,Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, said that ASEAN DSE is a learningplatform for young people, helping them hone important skills of the 21stcentury such as digital science, creativity, teamwork and effectivecommunication, and leveraging these skills to deliver data-driven solutions tohelp ASEAN overcome socio-economic challenges and achieve the United NationsSustainable Development Goals./.
Dong Ngoc Ha, a biological science student at the Hanoi University of Science (Vietnam National University), has been named among the Top 50 Finalists for the Global Student Prize 2021.
The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Hanoi remained in the 601-800th group among world’s universities in the Physical Sciences category in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2022 by Subject.
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.
RMIT University Vietnam. (Photo: rmit.edu.vn) 
Team Dastronaut (Photo: ASEAN DSE) 
