Project Overview
This transformative project established a national-scale research data platform in Vietnam, addressing the critical absence of structured infrastructure for sharing and managing scientific data. The cloud-based system enables VinaREN institutions to store, access, and reuse research datasets, supporting Vietnam's digital transformation agenda and promoting open science principles across the country's research ecosystem.
Cloud Infrastructure
Advanced cloud-based platform supporting real-time and batch data processing
Big Data Analytics
Comprehensive data management and analytics capabilities for research institutions
Open Science
Promoting data sharing and collaborative research across Vietnamese institutions
National Platform
Centralized infrastructure serving VinaREN member institutions nationwide
Official Platform Launch
Vietnam's premier research data management platform supporting collaborative digital ecosystem for data-intensive research
Project Objectives
Primary Goal
Build a cloud-enabled platform to support the sharing and management of research data among Vietnamese scientific communities, facilitating collaboration and promoting data-driven research and innovation.
National Data Assessment
Assess current national research data practices, storage methods, and institutional readiness across Vietnam's research landscape.
Open Platform Architecture
Propose and implement an open platform architecture based on international best practices and cloud technologies.
Software Development
Build comprehensive software solutions for managing, accessing, and analyzing research data with advanced security features.
Data Sharing Facilitation
Facilitate data sharing through integration capabilities and regulatory framework development for ethical usage.
Platform Promotion
Promote platform adoption and usage across scientific institutions throughout Vietnam's research community.
Key Activities
Current Data Practices Assessment
Conducted comprehensive surveys and legal reviews to evaluate data storage, sharing policies, and institutional readiness across Vietnam's research institutions.
Architecture Design
Studied global architectures including AWS, Lambda, and OpenStack to develop a modular platform supporting streaming and batch data for analytics and storage.
Platform Development
Built comprehensive user/data management, security, and ingestion modules using open-source tools, hosted at https://openscience.vn.
Data Integration Initiative
Mobilized researchers to voluntarily upload nearly 3,000 datasets to demonstrate platform capabilities and build initial content repository.
Code of Conduct Development
Created preliminary user regulations to guide ethical sharing and platform participation, currently undergoing stakeholder review process.
AI4VN Forum Dissemination
Introduced platform at AI4VN Forum in September 2023, targeting national research institutions and AI stakeholders for maximum impact.
Cloud Computing
Big Data Analytics
Security Modules
Data Streaming
Batch Processing
Open Source
Key Outcomes & Impact
Platform Performance Metrics
Functional Online Platform
Successfully developed and deployed an accessible platform supporting real-time and batch processing for research datasets with comprehensive security features.
Architecture Report Published
Comprehensive documentation outlining system design and integration strategies based on international best practices and cloud technologies.
3,000+ Datasets Repository
NASATI researchers voluntarily contributed extensive datasets to initiate platform content and demonstrate practical usability for the research community.
Platform Regulation Framework
Prepared comprehensive user code of conduct to promote ethical and standardized data usage and sharing across institutional boundaries.
Digital Ecosystem Foundation
Established the foundation for a collaborative digital ecosystem supporting data-intensive research across Vietnam's scientific community.
Open Science Advancement
Significantly advanced Vietnam's open science initiatives and digital transformation agenda in the research and academic sectors.
AI4VN Forum Launch
Platform successfully launched at AI4VN Forum in September 2023 with participation from over 100 stakeholders in Vietnam's AI and research community, establishing strong foundation for national adoption.
Partner Organizations
National Agency for Science and Technology Information (NASATI)
Primary government partner providing policy framework and institutional coordination for national research data initiatives
Information Technology Institute, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Leading research institution providing technical expertise and academic coordination for platform development
VinBigdata Institute
Advanced analytics and big data expertise provider contributing to platform architecture and data processing capabilities
FPT Corporation
Leading technology corporation providing cloud infrastructure, hosting services, and future platform scaling support
Challenges & Gaps
Significant Budget Reduction
Original budget of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 20,000, substantially limiting planned activities and implementation scale, affecting project scope and deliverables.
Lack of Formal Data Collection
Financial constraints significantly hindered the ability to contract institutions for systematic dataset contribution, relying instead on voluntary contributions from researchers.
Workshop Cancellation
Planned public launch workshop could not be held due to funding limitations; AI4VN Forum substituted as the primary dissemination channel for platform introduction.
Future Directions
FPT Corporation Partnership
FPT Corporation will provide comprehensive support for future platform hosting and modeling capabilities, enabling significant scale and simulation enhancements.
BI and ML Tools Integration
Future development plans include enhancing the platform with advanced analytics, machine learning capabilities, and interactive dashboard tools for researchers.
Regulatory Advocacy
Push for national regulations mandating open access to research data funded by the government, establishing policy framework for data sharing.
Nationwide Awareness Campaigns
Continue comprehensive platform promotion and user training through workshops, media outreach, and institutional engagement across Vietnam.