On December 12, 2025, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tu, General Director of Vietnam Chemical Corporation (Vinachem), held a working meeting with the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry in Hanoi . Also attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Van Luyen; Mr. Dao Trong Cuong – Deputy General Director of the Corporation; representatives from the Corporation's Supervisory Board, the Vietnam Chemical Industry Trade Union, and leaders from several specialized departments and related units of the Corporation. Representing the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry were Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Director, the Institute's leadership team, and representatives from the Institute's affiliated specialized units.
The General Director of Vietnam Chemical Corporation (Vinachem) speaks at a working session with the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry.
During the working session, Director General Nguyen Huu Tu and the delegation visited the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry. There, he acknowledged and highly appreciated the professional capabilities, the modernly equipped laboratory system, and the proactive and creative spirit of the scientific staff in developing products and technologies for practical application.
Furthermore, General Director Nguyen Huu Tu affirmed Vinachem's determination to promote the role of the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry as a research and development (R&D) center. He emphasized that the Group will always pay close attention to, closely supervise, and focus on resolving all obstacles, creating the most favorable conditions for the Institute to develop in accordance with its role as a key research center, contributing to enhancing the scientific and technological position of the entire chemical industry. This affirms the Group's commitment to implementing the orientation of Resolution 57-NQ/TW on improving research, development, and application of science and technology in state-owned enterprises, especially for units with key R&D functions such as the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry.
At the same time, the Director General requested the Institute to boldly propose its resource and mechanism needs to effectively carry out this task. He noted that the Institute needs to promote applied research activities linked to the needs of businesses within the Group, strengthen innovation and digital transformation, thereby directly contributing to breakthrough scientific and technological goals in the coming period.
General Director Nguyen Huu Tu and the Vinachem delegation visited the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry.
The Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry (VIIC) is a scientific and technological institution under the Vietnam Chemical Corporation (Vinachem), with a 70-year tradition of formation and development. Based on the restructuring orientation according to Decision 1265/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister , the Institute continues to be identified as a key institution, playing a central role in research and development (R&D) for the chemical industry.
Currently, the Institute carries out diverse professional activities in the fields of scientific research, production and business, postgraduate training, technology transfer, and technical services. The Institute's main functional groups include: research and development of technology in the fields of chemistry and environment; scientific and technical consulting and services; cooperation in pilot production and new product development; training of high-level scientific personnel; environmental assessment, analysis, and evaluation; and international cooperation.
The Institute currently has 5 functional departments in the operational block and 15 specialized units in the research, development, and service business block, with a total of nearly 260 staff members. This includes 1 professor, 2 associate professors, 23 PhDs, and 55 master's degree holders, creating a strong scientific and technological workforce capable of researching and implementing tasks from the grassroots to the national level, comprehensively meeting the needs of research, development, and technology transfer in the chemical field.
With its modern laboratory capabilities, highly qualified staff, and integrated research-production-service organizational model, the Institute has great potential to become a hub of innovation and a leading force in science and technology for Vietnam's chemical industry during the green transition and sustainable development period.
In addition to research activities, the Institute also provides reputable scientific and technological services, especially the Chemical and Materials Testing Laboratory – VILAS 067, which currently leads the country in the analysis of lubricating oils and greases, industrial and aviation fuels. Environmental assessment services, chemical safety consulting, product quality testing, etc., are also being expanded, making a significant contribution to the scientific brand of the Institute and the Group.
General Director Nguyen Huu Tu poses for a commemorative photo with the visiting delegation.
The Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry enters 2026 with a new position and high expectations from the Group. The meeting between Vinachem leaders and the Institute not only demonstrated deep interest but also affirmed their shared determination to transform the Institute into a leading research and development center, playing a pioneering role in scientific and technological innovation throughout the chemical industry. Furthermore, the Institute aims to participate in policy development, technical standards, and the implementation of the Group's strategic tasks.
Building on its 70-year tradition, accumulated knowledge base, and highly qualified scientific staff, the Institute is expected to continue its strong breakthroughs, rising to become a hub of innovation, a center for strategic consulting, and a science and technology policy planning center for Vietnam's chemical industry.
Beyond its research role, the Institute will serve as a crucial knowledge bridge, fostering internal cohesion among units within the Group through technology value chains. Knowledge and innovation – the Institute's core assets – will become connecting links and a "soft shield" protecting, enhancing competitiveness, and shaping the sustainable future development of the domestic chemical industry in the context of global integration and green transformation.
Throughout its operation, the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry and its scientists have been awarded many prestigious titles and prizes. The Institute as a whole has been honored with numerous high-ranking State Orders over the years: the Second-Class Independence Order (2010), the Third-Class Independence Order (2005), the First-Class Labor Order (2000 & 2015), the Second-Class Labor Order (1995), the Third-Class Labor Order (1960 & 1990); and the State Prize for Science and Technology.
Professor Vu Thi Thu Ha, one of the Institute's outstanding scientists, was awarded the Kovalevskaia Prize, recognizing her remarkable achievements in the field of natural sciences. In addition, the Institute and its researchers have also received the Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Award (Vifotec) on several occasions for their highly applicable works that make practical contributions to production and daily life.
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