In an effort to attract international tech startups to work and experience life in Da Nang while fostering stronger connections with the local startup ecosystem, the city will officially host the “Startup Residency Program Da Nang 2025” (Hacker Residency Da Nang 2025) this November. The program is expected to bring together 10–15 international startup teams, along with mentors, investors, and technology experts.

On the morning of October 14, 2025, a delegation from the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology paid a visit and held a working session with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to promote investment and foster innovation cooperation between the two cities.

With the connection and support of the Da Nang Center for Innovation and Startup Support, the establishment of the APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Center – Da Nang Branch is being actively accelerated. The registration procedures are expected to be completed in Q3 2025, with the official launch scheduled for Q4 2025. This marks a strategic and timely step toward strengthening Da Nang’s legal and institutional infrastructure, serving the city’s ambitious goal of becoming an International Financial Center (IFC) in the near future.

From a platform originally focused on home building and maintenance, 5Sao is steadily transforming into an open e-commerce ecosystem founded on trust and social responsibility. On the morning of September 24, 2025, 5Sao officially announced the launch of 32 mini-apps, marking a major milestone in its journey to become a “digital bridge” connecting OCOP products, consumer goods, and local specialties with consumers across Vietnam.

Pursuant to Decision No. 1197/QĐ-UBND dated June 10, 2024 of the People’s Committee of Da Nang City approving the list of municipal-level science and technology (S&T) tasks in 2024, the Department of Science and Technology issued Notice No. 70/TB-SKHCN dated March 13, 2025 regarding the selection of organizations and individuals to lead the municipal-level S&T tasks in 2024 (4th round).

On February 21, 2025, the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center will organize the Conference on Dissemination and Communication of New Resolutions and Policies on Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) of Da Nang City.

In compliance with the direction of Standing Vice Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee, Mr. Ho Ky Minh, stated in Official Dispatch No. 2112/VP-KT dated May 5, 2025 of the Office of the People’s Committee regarding the nomination of candidates for the Vietnam Digital Awards 2025; and based on Official Letter No. 14/CV-VT dated April 18, 2025 from VietTimes e-Magazine – Vietnam Digital Communications Association on the invitation to participate and nominate candidates for the Vietnam Digital Awards 2025, the Department of Science and Technology respectfully announces to relevant agencies and units the Vietnam Digital Awards 2025 (VDA) with the following details:

Pursuant to Notification No. 1549/TB-BKHCN dated May 9, 2024 of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the call for proposals of national-level science and technology (S&T) tasks under the Intellectual Property Development Program, expected to be implemented from 2025, the Department of Science and Technology respectfully informs relevant agencies and units in Da Nang city and kindly requests agencies, organizations, enterprises, and scientists to consider and submit proposals for national-level S&T tasks expected to be carried out from 2025 under the Intellectual Property Development Program until 2030 (“the Program”), with details as follows: