The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), a Governmental agency, evolved from the previous Vietnam Academy of Science which was set up based on Decree 118/CP dated 20 May 1975 by the Council of the Government (or the Government now). On 12th May 2008, the Prime Minister signed Decree 62/2008/ND-CP putting forth regulations on the functions, tasks, powers and organisation of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. VAST realises the basic functions of studying natural sciences and developing technologies based on key orientations by the State, in order to provide scientific ground for scientific and technological management, for the building of policies, strategies, planning and plans on socio-economic development, and for the training of high-quality scientific and technological human resources for the country according to relevant laws.

• Hanoi Institute of Mathematics
• Institute of Information Technology, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
• Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
• Institute of Mechanics, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
• Institute of Physics, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology