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Vietnam - France technology cooperation gains momentum

12/09/2026

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Party General Secretary and President To Lam met Vietnamese technology experts on the night of 11 September, Vietnam time. Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm welcomed the experts' proposals on national data analysis, linking government databases and developing a photonics centre in Vietnam. He stressed that strong science and technology are essential to Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development and greater autonomy.

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Vietnam - France technology cooperation gains momentum

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