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Most financial institutions in Vietnam have adopted AI, with investment accelerating amid strong demand for digital banking and high smartphone penetration.
In the first quarter, Bac Ninh’s telecommunications infrastructure continued to develop in a synchronous manner. All communes have been connected to dedicated data transmission networks, and 100% of the population is covered by mobile services.
The priorities focus on four pillars: science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and real-world applications to boost socio-economic development. These are expected to create breakthroughs in governance, production, and daily life.
Under the Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship (VREF) for the 2026–2030 period, PhD students are identified as a core research force directly contributing to breakthroughs in sci-tech and innovation. Investing in top-tier doctoral candidates is more than workforce development, but a high-stakes strategic bet to forge a cohort of world-class scientists and technologists who can power Vietnam’s long-term economic ambitions.
Resolution 57 is emerging as a powerful driver for building a modern administration, enhancing public service delivery, and offering increasingly convenient experiences for citizens.
A 2025 study by Kantar found that 89% of online adults in Vietnam message businesses at least once a week, while 78% say responses from AI-powered chatbots are helpful.
The policy is designed to enhance security, particularly in cases where users lose their SIM cards but fail to promptly deactivate them, creating opportunities for fraud or illegal activities.
Vietnam recorded positive results, clearing nearly 250,000 backlogged applications and lifting the rights establishment efficiency rate to 74% from a year earlier, even as new filings jumped roughly 20%.
Participants presented and discussed a wide range of advanced topics shaping the future of photonics, including nanophotonics and metasurfaces; topological and non-Hermitian photonics; photonic crystals and optical lattices; light–matter interactions and polariton systems.
Ambassador Bui Van Nghi expressed Vietnam’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Brazil in areas such as renewable energy and environmental technologies, as well as high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and the semiconductor industry.
The transition to facilitative governance marks not only an operational reform but also a shift in development thinking. With expanded autonomy and controlled risk acceptance, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are expected to become key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth in the years ahead.
Under the agreement, SITA will work alongside Sun Group to deploy technology platforms across its aviation ecosystem, including Phu Quoc and Van Don International Airports, as well as Sun PhuQuoc Airways. The focus will be on digitising passenger processes, optimising operations, and building an integrated data platform that connects all touchpoints across the travel journey.
By 2030, the strategy targets a total of 5 million business entities, including at least 10,000 innovative start-ups.
While boosting efficiency in the banking sector, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) also changes the nature of cyber risks and poses great challenges to cybersecurity in Vietnam.
Nguyen Son Hai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Information and Communication Technology under the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), said the sector has made rapid strides in digital transformation, from online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic to nationwide platforms covering the national education database, registration for high school graduation exam, and online university admissions.
Adopted by the Politburo in late 2024, Resolution 57 positions science – technology development, innovation, and digital transformation as a top important breakthrough and strategic pillar for Vietnam’s development in the new era. Early implementation shows a clear shift toward data-driven governance and technology-enabled public services.
The Zone 1 competition, part of the 2026 Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Week, drew the strong participation from students, contributing to the promotion of STEM education and sparking interest in technology among local youths.
Under the plan, the Ministry of Science and Technology will take the lead, in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, in directing, guiding, monitoring and inspecting the implementation of the agreement. The ministry will also prepare reports on the signing and implementation progress for submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consolidation and reporting to competent authorities as required.
In science, technology and innovation, Tay Ninh has identified six major priorities: development of the digital economy, a carbon credit market, a Halal ecosystem, renewable energy, enterprise innovation support, and applications of artificial intelligence and big data.
As strategic technologies evolve, IP is no longer seen solely as a legal shield but increasingly as a tool to unlock market value.
