The opening ceremony brought together more than 300 guests from the Vietnamese Government, universities, and business, including Bui The Duy, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology.

This groundbreaking partnership between the Australian and Vietnamese Governments has been established through a collaboration between Vietnam’s Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

The Centre will provide a dynamic platform for innovation, research excellence, policy leadership, and real-world applications on important and emerging technologies such as 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and cybersecurity.

Addressing the event, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird emphasised that “Australia is proud to be partnering with Vietnam to drive innovation and digital transformation, which are key to Vietnam’s economic growth’.

“This is a practical demonstration of Australia’s commitment to supporting science and innovation under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”, she said.

By fostering research and partnerships on strategic technologies, and by connecting Vietnamese institutions with Australia’s top education and innovation networks, Australia is supporting Vietnam to translate Resolution 57 into real, measurable outcomes.

The Centre marks a significant milestone in Australia and Vietnam’s shared journey towards a digitally connected and secure future and reflects the deep and ongoing commitment between the two countries as part of the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Digital technologies and digital trade are key to driving economic growth, development, and social wellbeing, including for women entrepreneurs, as reflected in our joint Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided initial funding of AUD 2.1 million to establish the Centre, with global telco Nokia delivering the technical equipment to support the Centre’s operations.

Party chief urges greater efforts to promote innovation, digital transformation

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged leaders of agencies, units and localities to strengthen direction and translate Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW into reality, in line with their specific conditions, while expand training in science, technology, innovation, and digital skills for civil servants.