On the morning of June 11, the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Center (AVSTC) was officially opened at the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications, Hanoi . This is a practical activity to enhance cooperation between Australia and Vietnam in strategic technology areas, promote digital transformation, support technological and industrial innovation, as well as strengthen international cyber security stability.
Connecting knowledge, leading innovation
The Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre was established on the basis of a cooperative initiative between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology , chaired by the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with Nokia - the world's leading corporation in 5G/6G technology - as the founding corporate partner.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided initial funding of AUD 2.1 million to establish the Centre. Global telecommunications company Nokia provided technical equipment to support the Centre's operations.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy said that from this year, the Australia-Vietnam Development Partnership Plan 2025-2030 (DPP) will implement development priorities that Australia shares with Vietnam.
The plan builds on more than 50 years of development cooperation between the two countries, realizing shared expectations and commitments in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Over the years, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Australian Government have maintained a close partnership in science, technology and innovation, focusing on digital transformation and strategic technology.
“We appreciate Australia’s strong support through technical assistance, expert exchanges and policy dialogue. The launch of the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre today is an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the two countries in strategic technologies, promoting digital transformation, technological and industrial innovation, and enhancing international network stability – a core driver of sustainable development,” said Mr. Bui The Duy.
Deputy Minister Bui The Duy informed that Vietnam is currently in the process of amending the 2013 Law on Science and Technology to comply with Resolution 57 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
For the first time, the connotation of “innovation” is officially recognized and placed on par with science and technology; reflecting the shift from input-based management to result-oriented management; at the same time, promoting autonomy in research and enhancing accountability.
The draft Law also allows researchers to own and benefit from their results; empowers businesses to take the lead in R&D activities through strong incentives and co-investment models.
Vietnam is recognized as one of the five countries with the most advanced science in Southeast Asia. Deputy Minister Bui The Duy affirmed that this achievement is partly thanks to the close partnership in the field of science, technology and innovation with the Australian Government.
The launch of the Centre is a testament to the two countries’ shared vision for a knowledge-driven future. With continued trust and cooperation, Vietnam and Australia can turn policy into progress and ideas into action.
Join hands to build sustainable digital infrastructure
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird said: The Australian Government is proud to partner with Vietnam to promote innovation and digital transformation, which are important factors in economic growth.
The Australia-Vietnam Technology Strategy Centre in Hanoi is a concrete demonstration of Australia’s commitment to supporting the science and innovation partnership between the two countries, which is an important focus of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
“By promoting strategic technology research and collaboration, connecting Vietnamese and Australian science and education institutions, we are helping to turn Resolution 57 into real, measurable results,” said Ambassador Gillian Bird.
He also hopes that through the launching event of the Center, it will contribute to promoting innovation, enhancing digital transformation between the two countries, and contributing to the global digital transformation process.
At the launch ceremony, eight strategic technology “seed” funding projects to promote cooperation between Vietnamese and Australian scientists worth more than AUD 400,000 were announced.
The projects focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, satellites and quantum technology. The funding targets collaborative research groups between universities, research institutes and businesses of the two countries.
The Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Center in collaboration with the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council presented the Women in Technology and Innovation Awards to 19 female scientists, engineers and students, honoring the contributions of women in the fields of technology and innovation.
The Center awarded nearly 100 “Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology” scholarships to young engineers, managers, and researchers nationwide to inspire the younger generation to pursue a career in technology and innovation.
Immediately after the launching ceremony, the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Center organized the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Forum with the participation of representatives of technology enterprises and domestic and international scientists with main contents such as: Shaping Vietnam's future with 5G; Ensuring digital infrastructure safety; AI application and AI governance; Opportunities and challenges in space technology; Non-traditional networks in space and 6G; Quantum technology and applications; 5G and 6G network security.../.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-australia-thanh-lap-trung-tam-cong-nghe-chien-luoc-post1043654.vnp
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