Vietnam-Austria high-tech forum opens in Vienna

The Vietnam–Austria High-Tech and Innovation Forum was held in Vienna on May 16 (local time), serving as a platform for dialogue on emerging technologies, innovation strategies, and digital transformation, aligned with Vietnam’s ambition to become a high-income country by 2045.

Jointly organized by Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC), the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chambers, the event brought together major technology firms from both countries, including Austria’s TTTech, Infineon Technologies Austria, and Dynatrace, as well as Vietnam’s FPT, VNPT, Sovico, and Genetica.

Delivering a virtual address at the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung stressed that Vietnam identifies science, technology, and innovation as critical breakthroughs and drivers of growth, aiming to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and economic competitiveness. To this end, Vietnam is actively addressing institutional challenges, investing in infrastructure, and focusing on human resource development.

He outlined key areas for deepening cooperation between the two countries, including the advancement of industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology, the establishment of research and development (R&D) centers, and workforce training programs.