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.
The central banks of Vietnam and Laos have recently launched a bilateral retail payment service using QR codes, enabling seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries.
Vietjet has strengthened its fleet by adding four wet-leased aircraft to meet the high travel demand of locals and tourists during Lunar New Year (Tet) period, Vietnam’s biggest holiday season.
Vietnam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching 3.3 billion USD in 2024, CNBC has recently reported.
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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien chaired a conference on January 2 regarding the development of science and technology human resources in service of Vietnam's nuclear power programme.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, who is also deputy head of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development, emphasised that the committee will continue to settle difficulties and bottlenecks to turn the semiconductor industry into a major driver of Vietnam’s growth in the new era.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has urged the information and communications sector to focus on developing digital infrastructure, strongly accelerate the application artificial intelligence (AI) and promote the digital industry, contributing to the whole country’s efforts to advance to a new era of prosperity and growth.
The Politburo has announced the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, aiming to achieve a digital economy contributing at least 30% of GDP by 2030 and 50% of GDP by 2045.
Vietnam needs to acquire technologies to ensure the safe management of nuclear power plants, and establish an appropriate financial mechanism to secure the substantial initial investment capital for the plan, according to Hisanori Nei, Professor Emeritus of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies of Japan.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within Vietnamese enterprises, aligning with the broader trends of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed a decision on December 24 to approve a project on developing the biological industry in environmental protection by 2030.
The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club has unveiled a list of the top 10 sci-tech events of 2024, selected by reporters and editors of press agencies nationwide.
Budget smartphone segment, priced under 5 million VND (200 USD), accounted for about 51% of the total industry revenue in the third quarter of 2024, marking the highest share since the first quarter of 2022, according to Vietnam Handset Market Tracker.
Up to 46.15% of organisations and businesses have been targeted by cyberattacks so far this year, with the total number of incidents estimated to exceed 659,000, according to statistics from the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).
Sixteen contracts worth 286.3 million USD in total, and 17 cooperation agreements between Vietnam’s defence industry units and businesses from various countries such as the US, India, France and Belgium were signed at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 held in Hanoi from December 19-22.
The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with Google, launched the "Official Government Apps" feature on December 20 to enhance user protection against fraudulent activities and ensure online safety in Vietnam.
Vinaphone, the mobile network operator under the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), has launched its official 5G service offering ultra-fast speed and unparalleled experience for both individual users and businesses alike.
Vietnam should research the feasibility of applying small modular nuclear reactor technology that the UK is currently working on, according to Dr. Dao Duc Cuong from the mechanical, engineering and energy faculty of the University of Bradford of the UK.
The second edition of the circuit design competition for smart cities kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 18.
A delegation led by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) visited the UK from December 7 to 18 to learn experience in scientific research assessment under an in-depth training programme organised by the University of Portsmouth and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS).
TP-150, a "Made-in-Vietnam" aircraft, is on display at the 100,000sq.m area of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, drawing significant attention from visitors.
Digital transformation and innovation are emerging as the "buzzwords" shaping the future of Vietnamese economy. The year 2025 is expected to mark a major turning point, driven by the robust integration of Industry 4.0 technologies.
