nic ready for the inauguration next two weeks

NIC ready for the inauguration next two weeks

The inauguration week of the NIC (the National Innovation Centre) as well as many exhibitions and seminars will take place during October 28 - November 1, 2023.
citi foundation announces recipients of inaugural global innovation challenge

Citi Foundation announces recipients of Inaugural Global Innovation Challenge

Fifty organisations have been granted a total of $25 million to pilot or expand catalytic solutions to improve food security globally, according to the Citi Foundation.
legal barriers still shackling innovation developments

Legal barriers still shackling innovation developments

Vietnam has made big strides in innovation, but there are still many barriers that are shackling local development and keeping innovative companies on the ground.
new opportunities open for tech sector

New opportunities open for tech sector

While Vietnamese technology companies are increasingly finding success abroad, new opportunities are giving way to innovations, as well as new tasks for ministries and agencies to collaborate effectively on data management in the months to come.
techfest hanoi 2023 opportunities for innovative tech solutions

Techfest Hanoi 2023: Opportunities for innovative tech solutions

Techfest Hanoi 2023 was held from October 12-14, allowing policymakers, international organisations, and experts to promote cutting-edge developments.
vietnam stem festival promotes application of science and technology

Vietnam STEM Festival promotes application of science and technology

The Vietnam STEM Festival (VSF) 2023 opened on October 8 in Hanoi, promoting connections and raising awareness of the role of science, technology, and innovation in the digital age.
vietnam leaps two places in global innovation index in 2023

Vietnam leaps two places in Global Innovation Index in 2023

Vietnam has moved up two places in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and territories, according to a GII report released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
dell technologies introduces new solutions to support innovation

Dell Technologies introduces new solutions to support innovation

Information released at the Dell Technologies Forum on October 5 showed that only 17 per cent of businesses in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) are achieving innovation efficiency.
basf vietnam rebuilds seventh school

BASF Vietnam rebuilds seventh school

BASF Vietnam, in collaboration with its co-sponsors, unveiled the seventh school under it School Innovation Project on September 28, at Hieu Tu C Primary School, Tieu Can district, Tra Vinh province.
monash university helps vietnamese startups unlock their potential

Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential

On September 20, TECHFEST 2023 – Vietnam's largest annual event for innovative startups – was held at Monash University, Australia. Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University, sat down for an interview with VIR's Thanh Van about its role in promoting and supporting creativity and innovation, especially for Vietnamese startups.
vietnam climbs two positions in global innovation index 2023

Vietnam climbs two positions in Global Innovation Index 2023

Vietnam has risen to 46th place out of the 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
techconnect and innovation vietnam 2023 to begin later this week

Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 to begin later this week

Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023 will see hundreds of tech companies showcase their products and solutions in the northern province of Quang Ninh from September 29-30. Many different sci-tech organisations, academies, schools, as well as domestic and international investors are also expected to attend.
shinhan life promotes sustainable development for future generation of vietnam

Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam

With the vision of “Enhancing the Quality of Life through Innovation”, over nearly two years of operation, Shinhan Life has been actively engaged in corporate social responsibility activities, working together to build a sustainable future for the next generation in Vietnam.
lpbank partners with temenos to drive next gen banking solutions

LPBank partners with Temenos to drive next-gen banking solutions

The Vietnam-based LPBank is bolstering its commitment to innovation by entering a strategic partnership with Temenos Group, a provider of banking solutions based in Switzerland.
businesses becoming active in the circular economy

Businesses becoming active in the circular economy

From tech innovations to EU regulation, there are lots to think about when it comes to the circular economy. On the sidelines of the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum organised from September 13-17, Melissa MacEwen, sustainability and circular economy director for PwC in Asia-Pacific, gave VIR’s Bich Ngoc her assessment of the circular economy and its implications for Vietnam.