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- Vietnam launched three new national technology networks on August 25 — in quantum technology, cybersecurity, and aerospace — as part of its plan to boost innovation and strengthen collaboration between government, business, and global experts, according to the Vietnam Investment Review.
- The quantum-focused network, VNQuantum, aims to place Vietnam on the global quantum map by connecting researchers, industry, and investors to accelerate applications in computing, secure communications, and national security, the outlet reported.
- Supported by the National Innovation Centre and industry partners such as Sovico Group, the new networks are designed to mobilize talent at home and abroad, expand international cooperation, and help Vietnam shift from technology consumer to producer within strategic industries.
Vietnam has launched three new national technology networks, including one for quantum research, in a move designed to accelerate its innovation capacity and strengthen ties between government, business, and the scientific community.
The announcement, made earlier this week, signals the country’s intention to claim a role in the global race for advanced technologies, particularly in quantum computing and communications.y
The Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) reported that Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung presided over the launch ceremony, which also introduced networks for cybersecurity and aerospace, including unmanned aerial vehicles. Each network is structured under the Vietnam Innovation Network, a framework established in 2018 by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) to connect Vietnamese experts and entrepreneurs across the world.
According to the report, the aim is to leverage domestic and overseas scientific expertise to build a knowledge-based economy.
“To become a developed, high-income country by 2045, we must unlock all resources, ensure fast and sustainable growth, and put science, technology, and innovation at the core,” Dung said, according to VIR. “Vietnam cannot afford to lag behind, we must seize opportunities, make breakthroughs, and assert our national position.”
For the quantum effort, the NIC announced the creation of VNQuantum, which was founded with the stated ambition of placing Vietnam on the global map for quantum technology. Its role is to connect researchers, industrial partners, and investors to accelerate the development of practical applications and ensure the country can contribute to an area that many governments view as strategically important for computing, secure communications, and national security.
Global Talent and Domestic Resources
The launch of these networks reflects a broader strategy by Vietnam’s leadership to attract talent and tap into intellectual resources abroad. The Vietnam Investment Review noted that the NIC has already facilitated the creation of 10 technology networks across 22 countries, bringing together more than 2,000 scientists, engineers, and technology leaders. These connections are expected to create a base for international collaboration while also helping Vietnam integrate into global technology supply chains.
In parallel with the new networks, cooperation agreements were signed between the NIC and industry partners. Sovico Group, one of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerates, pledged support for the NIC’s innovation and entrepreneurship programs. VNQuantum, ViSecurity, and UAV Vietnam also reached agreements with domestic and international partners, aimed at pushing forward research and commercialization in their respective fields.
“Alongside the semiconductor and AI networks launched last year, they will become nuclei of innovation in Vietnam’s strategic technology ecosystem,” he said, Vietnam Investment Review reported.
Vietnam’s Place in the Global Quantum Race
Vietnam’s decision to elevate quantum to a national priority reflects the global competition to develop practical quantum technologies. While leading nations such as the U.S., China, and members of the European Union have invested billions in quantum programs, Vietnam is positioning itself as a fast-rising player in Southeast Asia. The Vietnam Investment Review reported that the networks are expected to serve as “extended arms” of government and industry in shaping policies and building commercial pathways for research.
For Vietnam, the establishment of VNQuantum marks a turning point. Rather than only consuming foreign-developed technologies, the initiative signals a shift toward becoming a producer and contributor in the international quantum landscape. The NIC expects the new platforms to foster collaboration between universities, research institutes, and companies, while aligning with the state’s long-term goals of economic resilience and global competitiveness.
Building Quantum Momentum
It’s no surpirse that the announcement about the quantum network comes at a moment when quantum technology is moving from lab research to early commercial applications. Countries are positioning themselves now to benefit from spillover effects in related sectors, from secure communications to materials science. By creating VNQuantum and embedding it within a broader innovation framework, Vietnam is seeking to build early momentum that could pay dividends over the coming decade.
As reported by the Vietnam Investment Review, the launch underscores Vietnam’s broader strategy: to embrace global technological advances, mobilize national talent, and ensure the country can compete in industries that will shape the future economy.
Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Trung said the initiative will allow Vietnam to develop globally.
“With these networks, we are gradually shaping a global Vietnamese intelligence ecosystem,” Trung said, according to VIR. “They will become a core force to help our country catch up, keep pace, and even move ahead in several critical sectors.”
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