Expanding space for Viet Nam - Australia cooperation on strategic technology

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Trung Tinh delivers a speech at the Forum.

The forum focuses on foundational and emerging technologies critical to the future, including 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, and quantum technology.

Speaking at the forum, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Trung Tinh commended the establishment and practical contributions of the Australia - Viet Nam Strategic Technology Centre in fostering scientific and technological cooperation between the two nations.

According to the Deputy Minister, supported by the governments of Viet Nam and Australia, the Centre is serving as a bridge to promote research, application, and transfer of core technologies, particularly strategic ones. Building on initial outcomes in 5G, 6G, and AI research, collaborative activities are expanding into fields such as cybersecurity and quantum technology.

Amid rapid technological developments and their increasingly deep integration into daily life, Deputy Minister Tran Trung Tinh noted that strategic technology is becoming a vital driver determining national competitiveness and sustainable development.

Viet Nam identifies science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs. However, technological development must go beyond economic growth or infrastructure optimization; it must serve human needs, ensure real-world and online security and safety, and foster equitable and sustainable development.

A key highlight emphasized at the forum was the government-academia-industry collaboration model. Through the Australia - Viet Nam Strategic Technology Centre, universities, research organizations, and enterprises from both countries gain dedicated space to jointly conduct research, pilot solutions, develop products, and progressively translate scientific and technological findings into practical application.

The Ministry of Science and Technology affirmed its commitment to supporting the Centre and its partners by creating favorable mechanisms, policies, and collaborative environments to effectively execute joint research, testing, and commercialization programs.

Ms. Renée Deschamps, Deputy Ambassador of the Australian Embassy in Viet Nam, stated that the current mission is to turn commitments and collaborative visions into more partnerships, greater investment opportunities, and concrete commercial outcomes.

According to Ms. Renée Deschamps, the Australia - Viet Nam Strategic Technology Centre plays an increasingly vital role in connecting expertise across government, industry, and academia in both countries. The rollout of Phase 2 of the Centre reflects the growing impact of this model on bilateral relations.

Associate Professor Dr. Tran Quang Anh, Vice President of PTIT, highlighted that the Centre is building a dynamic ecosystem that links government, academia, and industry. The forum is expected to pave the way for additional collaborative opportunities, laying the foundation for new, high-value research projects with practical impact.

Through discussions, networking, and joint research activities, the Australia - Viet Nam Strategic Technology Forum 2026 aims to deepen technological cooperation between the two nations - advancing from research to application and from concept to commercial product - thereby contributing to a secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital future./.