Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology (VJST) must aspire to greater heights, integrate with the global academic elite
For the first time since its establishment, the Board of Directors of Vietnam Institute of Science and Technology Strategy held a working session with the staff and employees of Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology.
As part of the 2025 work program, on the afternoon of September 18 at the headquarters of Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, Mr. Phạm Đình Nguyên, President of Institute of Science and Technology Strategy, conducted a working session with the Journal staff and employees. In attendance were Vice Presidents of the Institute: Mr. Trần Văn Nghĩa, Mr. Vũ Văn Tích, Mr. Trần Minh Tân, Mr. Triệu Minh Long, and Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang.
During the session, Mr. Phạm Đình Nguyên, President of Institute of Science and Technology Strategy, delivered a guiding speech, outlining the Institute’s development direction for the coming period. He also highlighted the difficulties and challenges that require all units within the Institute to unite and resolve with determination.
On behalf of the Journal leaders, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang, Vice President of the Institute and Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, reviewed the development history of the two journals: Journal of Vietnam Science and Technology and Journal of Information and Communications. After the merger, the leaders of Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology developed a new roadmap for each publication, covering print editions (Science Magazine, Specialized Magazine) and digital version. However, according to Ms. Giang, the Journal is currently facing challenges of material resources (outdated equipment) and human resources (staff shortages), which are slowing the digital transformation process and affecting the unit’s professional operations.
Additionally, because of certain unstable processes and regulations affecting units under the Institute, such as the VJST, there have been some obstacles in daily operation, particularly carrying out specific tasks in a press agency.
During the session, the Vice Presidents of the Institute addressed and resolved issues related to mechanisms and policies faced by the Journal. At the same time, the Institute’s leaders offered suggestions to help
The Institute’s Board of Directors listened to the concerns and aspirations of the VJST staff, provided specific responses and solutions for issues that could be addressed immediately.
Regarding the directive from Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng during the Ministry of Science and Technology’s in his conclusion of the Ministry of Science and Technology's State Management Review Meeting on July 7, 2025, to transform Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology into a public service unit directly under the Ministry, the Institute’s Board of Directors generally agreed but emphasized the need for a clear roadmap, process, and timeline. The Board stressed that it would provide the best conditions for the Journal’s development.
In concluding the meeting, President Phạm Đình Nguyên affirmed that thorough decentralization and delegation of authority would be implemented to enable the Journal to be more proactive in both its operations and professional activities. He also set the goal for VJST to accelerate its international integration efforts, enhance the quality and academic rigor of its scientific publications, and build a strong reputation in the regional and international academic communities.
