# Institute for Computational Science and Technology

> research and educational institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

**Wikidata**: [Q106472469](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106472469)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/institute-for-computational-science-and-technology

## Summary
The Institute for Computational Science and Technology is a research and educational institute located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It functions as a research institute, an organization whose primary purpose is research. Established on January 22, 2008, it maintains official websites in both Vietnamese and English.

## Key Facts
- Classified as a research institute, defined as an organization whose primary purpose is research (sitelink_count: 41)
- Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Country of operation: Vietnam
- Inception date: 2008-01-22 (references:  '2021-04-12',  'https://icst.org.vn/en/news/detail/vien-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-tinh-toan-38')
- ROR ID: 02w2wps72 (references:  '')
- GRID ID: grid.512239.e (references:  '')
- Ringgold ID: 271776 (qualifiers:  'Institute for Computational Science and Technology'; references:  '')
- Official website (Vietnamese): https://icst.org.vn/vi/ (qualifiers:  'Vietnamese')
- Official website (English): https://icst.org.vn/en/ (qualifiers:  'English')
- Wikidata description: research and educational institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

## FAQs
**What is the Institute for Computational Science and Technology?**  
It operates as a research institute focused on research activities and education. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, it holds identifiers like ROR 02w2wps72 and GRID grid.512239.e.

**Where is it located and when was it founded?**  
The institute sits in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with inception on 2008-01-22. This date draws from a 2021 reference on its own news page.

**What are its official websites and languages?**  
Access the Vietnamese version at https://icst.org.vn/vi/ and the English one at https://icst.org.vn/en/. Both carry language qualifiers confirming their respective tongues.

**What identifiers does it use in academic databases?**  
It registers under ROR ID 02w2wps72, GRID ID grid.512239.e, and Ringgold ID 271776. These link to Wikidata items , , and .

## Why It Matters
This institute anchors computational science and technology efforts in Vietnam through its dual research and educational mandate in Ho Chi Minh City. By providing structured access via multilingual websites and standardized identifiers like ROR, GRID, and Ringgold, it integrates into global academic networks, enabling precise discovery and collaboration. Its 2008 inception marks a dedicated hub for research pursuits, as evidenced by its Wikidata classification and sitelinks, fostering advancements in computational fields amid Vietnam's growing tech landscape.

## Notable For
- Operating as a research institute with a primary research purpose and 41 sitelinks indicating broad recognition
- Dual-language websites tailored for Vietnamese and English users, enhancing accessibility
- Comprehensive identifier suite (ROR 02w2wps72, GRID grid.512239.e, Ringgold 271776) tied to verified Wikidata references
- Specific inception on 2008-01-22, documented via its own historical news page

## Body
### Overview and Classification
The Institute for Computational Science and Technology serves as a research and educational institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It qualifies as a research institute, meaning an organization whose primary purpose centers on research. This classification appears in Wikidata with a description matching its role and location. It carries 41 sitelinks, reflecting connections across linked resources.

### Location and Establishment
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the institute operates within Vietnam. Its inception occurred on 2008-01-22. This founding date references a 2021-04-12 access date to the URL https://icst.org.vn/en/news/detail/vien-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-tinh-toan-38 on its own site.

### Identifiers and Academic Integration
Multiple standardized IDs link the institute to global databases:
- ROR ID: 02w2wps72, sourced from  reference 
- GRID ID: grid.512239.e, sourced from  reference 
- Ringgold ID: 271776, with qualifier  specifying "Institute for Computational Science and Technology" and  reference 

These properties ensure traceability in scholarly contexts.

### Online Presence
The institute maintains two official websites:
- Vietnamese-language site: https://icst.org.vn/vi/ ( qualifier: Vietnamese)
- English-language site: https://icst.org.vn/en/ ( qualifier: English)

These platforms support its research and educational outreach in multiple languages.

## References

1. [Source](https://icst.org.vn/en/news/detail/vien-khoa-hoc-va-cong-nghe-tinh-toan-38)
2. GRID Release 2021-09-16
3. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
4. ROR release v1.0