Scientists returning to Vietnam struggle to stay in research roles with salaries under $200/month.

The creator of many inventions and innovations related to AI use says that outstanding scientists with valuable technologies can achieve a certain kind of “wealth” — a “fortune” represented by research works in professional academic journals.

Dr. Pham Hy Hieu joins VNU-HCM as a visiting professor to share global AI insights and support local research.

Astronaut Amanda Nguyen will become the first Vietnamese-American woman to fly into space, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft, scheduled to launch at 8:30 p.m. on April 14 (Hanoi time).

Dr. Hoang Anh Duc becomes the fifth Vietnamese scholar elected to the Global Young Academy, marking a milestone in education and scientific collaboration.

After earning his PhD and receiving a prestigious invitation from Harvard, Dr. Duong Thanh Tai made a surprising career decision.

Dr. Le Viet Quoc, a leading AI scientist at Google Brain, emphasizes that Vietnam must prioritize higher education and global collaboration to drive technological breakthroughs.

Dr Can Tran Thanh Trung, who graduated from the California Institute of Technology, rejected job opportunities in the US and decided to return to Vietnam to work for Vietnam National University, HCMC (VNUHCMC).

Universities in Vietnam are offering competitive salaries and rewards to attract top academic talent, reducing financial struggles for faculty members.

Vietnam’s youngest professor, Tran Xuan Bach, has been recognized globally for his research in health economics and public health systems.

From his curiosity and special love for the phone, Ngô Khắc Hoàng determined to pursue research on the Internet of Things.

The Global Vietnam Innovation Forum 2025 convened in Singapore, bringing together top Vietnamese innovators to discuss AI, semiconductors, and fintech as Vietnam’s next growth pillars.

During her recent return to Vietnam, scientist Pham Le Thu Ha, or Joni Pham, found it interesting to witness many changes at home.

Professor Tran Xuan Bach, who is also a Health Economist and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University, specialises in decision-analytic modeling to guide the development and assessment of health technologies and policies.

With over 20 years of experience, marine biologist Cao Van Nguyen has built an invaluable collection of sea snake specimens to support research and conservation efforts.

Dr. Tran Hoang Dung’s innovative PhD research, conducted in the United States, has earned him a prestigious prize of 2 billion VND from Saigon International University.

At a meeting with Vietnam’s intellectual and scientific community, General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious goals for AI research and national development.

Professor Vu Thi Thu Ha shared her sacrifices, including mortgaging her family’s land, to advance scientific research, highlighting the need for better support systems for scientists in Vietnam.

With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards.