Australia-Viet Nam Strategic Technologies Center makes debut

The event saw the participation of Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy, Australian Ambassador to Viet Nam Gillian Bird and more than 300 guests from the Vietnamese Government, universities, and business.

This groundbreaking partnership between the Australian and Vietnamese Governments has been established through a collaboration between Viet Nam's Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

The center will provide a dynamic platform for innovation, research excellence, policy leadership, and real-world applications on important and emerging technologies such as 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and cybersecurity.

Addressing the event, Ambassador Bird said, Australia is proud to be partnering with Viet Nam to drive innovation and digital transformation, which are key to the nation's economic growth.

This is a practical demonstration of Australia's commitment to supporting science and innovation under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, she said.

By fostering research and partnerships on strategic technologies, and by connecting Vietnamese institutions with Australia's top education and innovation networks, Australia is supporting Viet Nam to translate Resolution 57 into real, measurable outcomes.

The centre marks a significant milestone in Australia and Viet Nam's shared journey towards a digitally connected and secure future and reflects the deep and ongoing commitment between the two countries as part of the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Digital technologies and digital trade are key to driving economic growth, development, and social wellbeing, including for women entrepreneurs, as reflected in our joint Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy.

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided initial funding of AUD 2.1 million to establish the Center, with global telco Nokia delivering the technical equipment to support the Centre's operations./.