The Global Knowledge Dialogue is an initiative of the International Science Council (ISC) periodically consider key issues at the science-society and science-policy interfaces.

Hanoi, February 3, 2025 - At VUSTA headquarters, Vice President Pham Ngoc Linh met with Mr. Park Bong Kyu, Chairman of Korea CEO Summit (KCS). The two parties discussed potential cooperation for CICON 2025.

In the atmosphere of welcoming the Lunar New Year 2025, let's look back at the 10 notable events and activities of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations in 2024.

On January 6, the CPV Central Commission for External Relations held a conference to review people-to-people diplomacy work in 2024 and deploy tasks for 2025. Le Hoai Trung, Party Central Committee Secretary and Head of the Party Central Commission for External Relations, chaired the conference.

From December 4 to 7, 2024, the Lancang-Mekong Engineers Forum took place in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China. The forum, themed "Engineering Innovation and Win-Win Cooperation", was hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and organized by the Chinese Society of Engineers (CSE).

From December 5 to December 7, 2024, the 2024 world conference on science literacy was held in Beijing, China.

On November 21, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), the delegation of the Shanghai Science and Technology Association (SAST) led by Mr. Liu Wei had an official working session with the leaders of VUSTA.

On November 21, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) organized a seminar aimed to promote international cooperation on science popularization for green growth and sustainable development.

Despite 68% of surveyed individuals expressing environmental awareness and 80% acknowledging health concerns, a significant portion still plans to continue "field burning" (open burning in agriculture). The primary justification lies in the perception that it is effective, fast, and inexpensive. This highlights the urgent need for targeted communication strategies to alter such practices.

On October 16 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors (VAA) joined forces with PwC Vietnam and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in Vietnam to formalize a collaboration agreement for the rollout of a training program on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS.

Public services aim to create a transparent environment that promotes fairness, civility, and community while enhancing the quality of life and fostering favorable conditions for economic and social development.

Conference of Asean Federation Engineering Organizations 42nd (CAFEO42) took place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia from 22 to 24 October 2024.

The rise of new technologies is creating a profound and growing impact on every aspect of social life. This presents both a challenge and a significant opportunity for young people to learn, innovate, and contribute, playing an integral role in shaping the future of society and the nation's development in this new era.

Occupational health and safety is a shared responsibility. Improving workplace conditions is crucial to minimizing the harmful impacts of work environments on employees. Conducting accurate, fair, and balanced assessments and classifications of physically demanding, hazardous, and toxic jobs is essential to fostering healthier and safer working conditions.

On October 22, 2024, VUSTA’s Vice President Pham Ngoc Linh attended the Opening Ceremony of the 42nd Annual Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO 42) held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.