Source: VNA
The central city of Da Nang aims to have at least five FinTech companies with annual revenue exceeding 1 trillion VND (over 39.8 million USD), with a target of 2-3 FinTech companies per 1,000 residents.
Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with Vietnamese technology company CMC, has announced an ambitious initiative to establish the world's first AI city model.
Party General Secretary To Lam chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in Hanoi on January 20.
A detailed plan for a Nuclear Science and Technology Research Centre in Dong Nai province’s Long Khanh city will be developed, according to a recent official document approved by the provincial People’s Committee.
The central city of Da Nang officially opened its newly-built Software Park No 2, which will provide working space for 6,000 IT engineers and investors in semiconductor industries and micro chip design.
Abbott has won an innovation award for Lingo, its first consumer biowearable over-the-counter device to empower people in improving overall health and wellness.
Vietnam’s homegrown web browser Coc Coc facilitated nearly 10 billion website visits in 2024, with each user visiting 67 websites throughout the year.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also chairman of the steering committee for nuclear power plant construction, presided over the committee's first meeting in Hanoi on January 15.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has recently issued a plan, backed by a 150 billion VND (over 5.9 million USD) budget, to position itself as one of the 10 most digital-savvy localities in the country.
Vietnam’s newly-issued resolution on making breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation reflects the strategic vision of Vietnam’s Party and Government in the context of strong global transformation driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Son Doong Cave within the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, and named it “Oc non Son Doong” (Son Doong cone snail).
With specific goals aimed at changing scientific mindsets and approaches to realise policies, remove barriers and unlock abilities, Resolution 57 will contribute to creating breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, and laying a strong foundation for the nation's robust development in the new era, Party General Secretary To Lam stated at a conference on January 13.
A decision on the formation of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation was announced at a national conference held by the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat in Hanoi on January 13 morning.
The Da Nang Software Park No.2, which has been recognised by the Government as a concentrated information technology (IT) zone, will become operational within this month, according to Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central city Tran Chi Cuong.
The “Theory Meets Experiment: Astrophysics and Cosmology” (TMEX2025) international conference opened in Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on January 6.
The Government has issued a decree allowing support of up to 50% of initial investment costs for businesses engaging in semiconductor and AI research and development (R&D) projects.
Entering 2025, Vietnam is gearing up to accomplish important goals in its digital transformation journey for economic development.
Vietnam’s launch of 5G mobile services last year has opened up new space for socio-economic development while marking a significant leap forward in its digital transformation journey and Industry 4.0 aspirations.
IT outsourcing has become a key strategy for many Vietnamese tech firms, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Despite the full restoration of the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) undersea cable, two other international undersea cables are still facing issues, which are affecting Vietnam’s internet connection speed and service quality to international destinations.
