From July 15, 2026, students pursuing studies in basic sciences, key engineering disciplines, and strategic technology fields will be eligible for scholarships under Decree No. 179/2026/ND-CP (Decree 179), recently issued by the Government to regulate scholarship policies for these sectors.

Databases serve as a critical foundation for digital transformation. Data systems play a pivotal role, affecting all activities in the digital environment, and are regarded as a valuable new resource for exploitation and effective use.

Recently, at a working session to discuss basic scientific research, General Secretary and President To Lam gave directives, analysed, suggested, and pointed out bottlenecks, outlining key and comprehensive solutions to create momentum for the development of basic scientific research and make even greater contributions to national development.

On May 25, the Steering Committee for Science and Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation of Dong Nai City (hereinafter referred to as the Steering Committee) held a briefing conference with steering committees of subordinate Party organizations and related units.

With its advantages in biodiversity and indigenous medicinal resources, Viet Nam has strong potential to develop biotechnology products under a national brand. However, further solutions are needed to develop and effectively utilise these unique resources to create products with high economic value and international competitiveness.

Five Vietnamese researchers have been named to the 2026 Asian Scientist 100 list, underscoring the country’s growing presence in regional and global scientific research.

Dong Nai has major advantages in industry, infrastructure, regional connectivity, and a dynamic business community for developing an innovation ecosystem.

Research by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) shows that AI adoption in the legal sector remains constrained by fragmented, unstandardised and weakly connected legal databases. A unified national legal data ecosystem has yet to be established, while big data and AI applications are still largely confined to pilot programmes and have not been integrated across the full legislative process, including drafting, appraisal, review and inspection of legal documents.

The eco-industrial park model will help Vietnam meet international environmental standards while creating opportunities to improve growth quality and economic competitiveness. Many multinational corporations now view green standards, emissions reduction and energy efficiency as key conditions when selecting investment destinations.

As Viet Nam aims to gain a modern industrial base by 2030 and become a developed, high-income country by 2045, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation have been identified as a major driving force, a “golden key” and a vital factor in realising the nation’s development aspirations, said PM Le Minh Hung while addressing a ceremony in Ha Noi on May 18 marking Viet Nam Science, Technology and Innovation Day (May 18) and a conference on strategic technology implementation.

Amid the powerful wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a technological trend with far-reaching impacts across all areas of life. For young people, AI is not only a tool supporting learning, work, and management, but also an opportunity to foster creative thinking, helping them adapt to and conquer new knowledge.

The Dong Nai City People’s Committee has issued Decision No. 191/QD-UBND dated May 15, 2026, approving the Intellectual Property (IP) Development Program for the 2026–2030 period across the city.

Dong Nai City is orienting and implementing a range of solutions to develop technological and digital infrastructure in tandem with urban development. Among the city’s priorities are strengthening data connectivity and improving the effectiveness of the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC).

Looking ahead to 2035, Vietnam envisions becoming a comprehensive and sustainable digital nation where all transactions between citizens and government agencies are conducted online. National databases, with population data at the core, will be interconnected and efficiently utilised to support smart governance and real-time decision-making.

May 18 each year is designated as Viet Nam Science, Technology and Innovation Day according to Article 7 of the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation 2025. 2026 is the first year of implementing activities in response to this regulation after it is legalised.