Previously, the Ministry of Science and Technology held a press conference to announce the results of the Provincial Innovation Index 2023 (PII). The PII index provides a realistic, comprehensive picture of the current status of the economic and social development model based on science, technology and innovation of each locality.

Conducting specialized inspections on standards, measurements and quality of petroleum products and goods at 28 petroleum enterprises in Tien Giang province, the Inspection Team discovered 1 enterprise in violation.

On August 12, 2024 in Da Nang, the Office of State Key Programs coordinated with the Management Board of the National Social Sciences and Humanities Programs with codes KX.01/21-30, KX.06/21-30, KX.07/21-30 and the Regional Political Academy III to organize a Scientific Workshop "Some National Social Sciences and Humanities Programs serving the goals of innovation, integration and development."

On August 14, in Hanoi, the Southern Institute of Social Sciences (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences) and the National Academy of Public Administration, Ho Chi Minh City Branch, signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen resources to better perform the functions and tasks of central agencies in the Southern region in the new context. Many scientists participated.

On August 6, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), the Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) jointly organized the 11th Vietnam IT Day Program 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

On August 9 in Da Nang, the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality coordinated with the research team of the National Program to support enterprises in improving productivity and quality of products and goods in the period of 2021-2030 to organize a scientific workshop on solutions to support enterprises in improving productivity and quality.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is drafting a Decree on incentive mechanisms and policies for the National Innovation Center (NIC).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed Decision No. 791/QD-TTg dated August 5, 2024 on the establishment of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development (Steering Committee).

On August 1, 2024, Climate Change Research Institute (Can Tho University) collaborated with Oxfam in Vietnam to organize a consultation meeting on gender mainstreaming in agricultural transformation, greenhouse gas emission reduction and water resource management in the Mekong Delta.

In order to evaluate the city-level acceptance of the science and technology project "Research on the situation of puberty and some issues on reproductive health care of female high school students in Can Tho city", Can Tho City Department of Science and Technology held a Council meeting in the afternoon of August 9, 2024. MSc. Tran Hoai Phuong - Deputy Director of Can Tho City Department of Science and Technology was the Chairman of the Council. The study was carried out by Dr. Nguyen Tan Dat. Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy was an implementing agency.