21 CHALLENGES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
- 넥스트챌린지 재단법인
- Jun 10
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🚀 21 Major Science and Technology Challenges Announced
Last week, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology officially announced a list of 21 major challenges in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
This list not only spans multiple market sectors but also serves as a strategic guide for future R&D and technology application efforts, with the goal of promoting prosperity and elevating Vietnam’s position on the global stage.
📌 Key Focus Areas
Agriculture & Environment
AI-integrated biological data analysis
Smart sensors for aquaculture
Satellite-based remote sensing for forest monitoring
Advanced technologies for agricultural product preservation
Industry
Development of mineral mining equipment
Construction of semiconductor (chip) factories
Manufacturing of low-earth orbit satellites
Development of 5G/6G communication equipment
Digital Transformation & AI
Development of a 100-billion-parameter Vietnamese language model
Virtual assistant systems for public officials
3D digital map development
Digital twin solutions for urban planning
Digital Infrastructure & Blockchain
Construction of an 80 MW cloud data center
Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform
Development of an industrial property digital map
💡 An Innovative Project Execution Approach
A notable innovation this year is that technology companies will bid publicly to undertake these challenges.
The government will act as the project owner and monitor outcomes via an online management system, without intervening in the project process — fostering an open and effective environment for innovation.
The announcement of these 21 major challenges presents a valuable opportunity for Vietnam to unlock domestic potential, attract investment and international cooperation, and transform bold ideas into tangible outcomes.This initiative will play a key role in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for Vietnam..