Vietnam acts as partner country of St. Petersburg Int’l Innovation Forum
The 14th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum (PMIF) kicked off in the Russian city on November 10, with Vietnam being the partner of this year’s event.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi addresses the forum's plenary session on November 10 (Photo: NA)
Moscow (VNA) –The 14th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum (PMIF) kickedoff in the Russian city on November 10, with Vietnam being the partner of thisyear’s event.
The forum through November 12,organised both in person and via videoconference, features more than 50 eventsand discussions on technological breakthroughs and the development of digitaltechnology.
Addressing the plenarysession themed “New industrial policy. Change readiness”, Vietnamese Ambassadorto Russia Dang Minh Khoi said Vietnam has achieved impressive economicachievements thanks to its people’s industriousness and the state’s attentionto both people’s happiness and economic development.
He also underlined theenormous assistance that the former Soviet Union and Russia has given toVietnam during the struggle for national independence and efforts of economicdevelopment.
Chairman of the VietnamesePeople’s Association in Russia Do Xuan Hoang said innovation has become anindispensable part of the current life and changed the economy and society.
In fact, he noted, innovationis necessary for the development of any enterprise or economy.
As part of the forum, aroundtable workshop took place to look into the prospects of economic - trade partnershipsbetween St. Petersburg and Vietnamese localities. It was attended byrepresentatives from businesses, science and healthcare centres, and publicorganisations of the Russian city and Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong city, andKhanh Hoa province of Vietnam.
Evgeny Grigoriev, Chairman ofthe St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, noted the top priority ofhis city now is boosting cooperation with Vietnam.
Trade between the two countrieshas been growing continually, reaching 4.9 billion USD in 2020 and 3.8 billionUSD in the first nine months of 2021, respectively rising 8 percent and 4.6percent year on year, according to Khoi.
The diplomat also applaudedthe fruitful ties in COVID-19 prevention and control, helping turn Vietnam intothe first Southeast Asian country to successfully bottle the Sputnik V vaccineand work to become a Sputnik V manufacturing centre in the region.
Participants in the workshop talkedthe outlook for bilateral cooperation in various fields such as cancertreatment, pharmaceutical, solid waste treatment, electrical materials and powergrids, tourism, bamboo and rattan products, farm produce, software, andindustrial park development./.
Vietnam and Russia discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in education and make it more practical and effective during a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi and Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Falkov Valery Nhikolaievich in Moscow on October 20.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Chernyshenko co-chaired the annual 23rd meeting of the Vietnam – Russia Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic, Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation via videoconference on October 29.
A workshop discussing opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to increase export of agricultural and aquatic products to Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Vietnam Trade Office in Russia and the Russian trade representative office in Vietnam, on November 2 in Hanoi.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An and his Russian counterpart Alexey Gruzdev had an online working session on November 3, during which the Russian side mentioned issues related to promoting the implementation of a protocol on cooperation in the automobile industry between the two countries.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed to establish a Russia-Vietnam biomedical science and technology research centre, a project that covers joint cooperation in proton radiation therapy in cancer treatment.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi addresses the forum's plenary session on November 10 (Photo: NA) 
