Vietnam

Member Organization

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
Member since 2013
Council Member

Dr. Quynh Lien Le

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

NMO Secretary

Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nam

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); Education and International Cooperation Department (IES)

The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) is the IIASA National Member Organization (NMO) for Vietnam and its scholarly community.

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News

28 October 2026

Vietnamese Provincial Delegation Visits IIASA to Explore Pathways for Sustainable Development

Representatives from two Vietnamese provincial governments visited IIASA in October to discuss opportunities for cooperation on sustainable development, climate resilience, and evidence-based policymaking.

Karen Lips and Vietnamese partners following the signing of the MoU

23 May 2025

Strengthening collaboration with Vietnamese partners

IIASA Deputy Director General Karen Lips represented the Institute at last week’s Austria–Vietnam High-Technology and Innovation Forum in Vienna. Following her participation in a high-level panel discussion on digital transformation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to boost collaboration in AI and digital transformation.

Portrait of an Asian girl wearins a face mask to protect against PM 2.5 dust and air pollution.

21 March 2025

Strengthening policy for clean air and climate solutions in the ASEAN region

A new report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), highlights the urgent need for integrated policies to address air pollution and climate change across Southeast Asia. IIASA researchers contributed as authors of the first chapter, laying the foundation for science-based policy action.

29 November 2024 Peking, Seoul, Hanoi

IIASA delegation visits IIASA members in Asia

27 August 2024

Environmental Crisis in the Mekong Delta: Economic Impacts of Upstream Projects and the Urgent Need for Research on Mitigation and Adaptation

12 October 2021

Training Workshop on Water Resources Management: Climate and Socioeconomic Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins

Focus

IIASA Deputy Director General Karen Lips at an event in Vietnam

Annual Report 2025

Annual Report 2025: Science Diplomacy Highlights

In 2025, IIASA reinforced its role as a trusted actor in science diplomacy by deepening engagement with international institutions and supporting research‑informed policy dialogue across global platforms.

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2024: Strengthening Partnerships Highlights

In 2024, IIASA expanded its global partnerships to drive collaborative research and policy innovation in sustainability, climate action, and systems science through new agreements, joint initiatives, and high-level engagements.