Science and Technology Forum Held Between Vietnam and the European Union

On October 29, the Science and Technology Cooperation Forum between Vietnam and the European Union convened as part of Vietnam International Digital Week 2026. The forum emphasized that advanced materials form the basis of new technological breakthroughs ranging from semiconductors to green energy.

Organized to increase specialization capacity in the field of science and technology, the forum was held under the theme "Advanced Materials: Opportunities and Challenges in Applied Research and Development of Industrial and Technological Innovation Ecosystems." Nguyen Dac Binh Minh, Deputy Director of the National Innovation Institute, stated that the world is undergoing a profound transformation and that science, technology, and innovation have become decisive driving forces for countries' competitiveness and sustainable development. Minh noted that Vietnam needs to transition to a development model based on knowledge, technology, and added value to strengthen its position in the global value chain, and that advanced materials constitute the foundation for new technological breakthroughs ranging from semiconductors to green energy.

Gonzalo Serrano, Head of the Partnerships Section of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, expressed that science and technology are among the most important areas of cooperation between the EU and Vietnam. Serrano conveyed that the EU is preparing to introduce an Advanced Materials Act and that they support Vietnam's industrial materials strategy. During the event, topics such as determining research areas, the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology, strengthening ties between research institutes and businesses, and promoting technology transfer were also evaluated. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of the Institute of Materials Science at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, provided participants with information about the projects carried out by the institute and bilateral cooperations realized with European partners.