Hanoi, March 13 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for faster development of space science and technology, stressing the need to explore space, master technologies, strengthen cooperation, pursue sustainable development and ensure a peaceful cosmos. Speaking at the opening of the Vietnam-Japan Space Horizons 2026 Forum themed "Partnering for the New Era" and the inauguration of the Vietnam Space Centre (VNSC) at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi on March 13, the PM emphasised that Vietnam's space development must be driven by innovation, international cooperation and the principles of "three accelerations" and "three together".

The forum, held from March 12-15, gathers representatives from the Vietnamese of Science and Technology, t...