VOV.VN - The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee convened a national conference in Hanoi on January 13 to put forward initiatives aimed at fostering breakthrough development in science - technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has written an article stressing the importance of innovation, creativity, acceleration, and breakthroughs to lead Vietnam steadily into a new era – the era of rising up for strong, civilised and prosperous development of the Vietnamese nation.

Hanoi ranked first among 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) 2024, released by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 30.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam has affirmed that science, technology, and innovation are the only ways to help Vietnam catch up, progress together, make breakthroughs, and surpass itself and the world.

Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its US$44-billion export turnover target in 2024, an increase of over 11% compared to 2023, thanks to efforts in market diversification, technological innovation, and effectively capitalising on the shift in orders.

The cross-border e-commerce platform Temu has suspended its operations in Vietnam as per requests from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

An innovative start-up investment conference was held on November 27, focusing on the cooperation between venture capital funds, supporting organisations, start-up incubators to promote the development of innovative startups.

VOV.VN - The third Vietnam Elevator Expo 2024 themed Elevators - Art and Architecture will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from December 5-7, said organisers – the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (VINEXAD) and the Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA).

The TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition announced its winners on November 26 in Hai Phong city, with the top teams recognised for their innovative solutions in healthcare and sustainable green development.

The National Innovation Centre (NIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Google, organised a seminar on November 15 to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and discuss policies and mechanisms for its development in Vietnam.