Vietnam and Laos convened the fourth meeting of their Scientific and Technological Cooperation Committee in Cua Lo town, the central province of Nghe An, on June 25.
Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh speaks at fourth meeting of Vietnam-Laos Scientific and Technological Cooperation Committee (Source: baonghean.vn)
Nghe An (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos convened thefourth meeting of their Scientific and Technological Cooperation Committee inCua Lo town, the central province of Nghe An, on June 25.
At the meeting, the two sides agreed on priority cooperationorientations for 2017-2019, with the focus on helping the Lao Science andTechnology Development Fund in its operation, assisting Laos in completinglegal infrastructure and enhancing technical capacity in radiation safety.
Vietnam will also support Laos in increasing information andstatistical capacity of Lao scientific and technological officials.
The two sides will boost investment promotion activities andtechnology transfer between the two countries, and cooperate in theintellectual property field.
They also signed memoranda of understanding on cooperationbetween the two countries’ National Funds for Science and TechnologyDevelopment and between Vietnam’s State Agency for Technology Innovation andLaos’ Technology and Innovation Department.
Addressing the event, Minister of Science and Technology ChuNgoc Anh said that, after the third meeting in 2014, the two countries’ministries of science and technology actively coordinated in implementing aproject on building a centre training Lao scientific and technological managingofficials.
The centre will be put into operation in the fourth quarterof this year and become a symbol for cooperation between the two ministries, heaffirmed.
Lao Minister of Science and Technology Boviengkham Vongdaraspoke highly of the outcomes of cooperation projects between the two sideswhich have brought about practical benefits for the Lao people, especiallyscientists.
Experience Vietnam has shared through the implementation ofprojects is valuable for Laos in stepping up its scientific and technologicaldevelopment, he added.-VNA
A seminar was held in the south central province of Binh Thuan, to look into the five and a half decades of the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
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.
Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh speaks at fourth meeting of Vietnam-Laos Scientific and Technological Cooperation Committee (Source: baonghean.vn) 
