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2019 Int’l Maths and Science Olympiad takes place in Hanoi
The 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad contest for primary students is taking place in Hanoi. This is the first time Hanoi has hosted the competition.
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Hosting the APIE Camp marked an important milestone for Vietnam, reflecting regional recognition of the country's capabilities in Internet development and its growing role within the Asia-Pacific Internet community, said a local official.
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The programme seeks to master, develop, perfect and commercialise highly competitive strategic technology products, with priority given to core technologies. It also aims to build a strategic technology ecosystem and strengthen linkages among the State, businesses and science and technology organisations.
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Under the partnership, FPT and OpenAI will work together to help businesses develop AI transformation roadmaps, build AI platforms, strengthen workforce capabilities and deploy responsible AI solutions tailored to their operational needs.
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Da Nang seeks to become a strategic investment destination
Da Nang is accelerating efforts to attract investment and mobilise social resources for new development models, leveraging expanded development space, special policy mechanisms and institutional reforms to position itself as a strategic investment destination and a pioneer in Vietnam's economic growth in the new era.
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Hai Phong promotes int’l cooperation in technology transfer, business innovation
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Vietnam positioned to harness AI wave, World Bank report says
The WB report identifies Vietnam as one of the few economies outside the European Union (EU) to have adopted a comprehensive AI regulatory framework as early as 2025. Vietnam applies a risk-tiered approach similar to that of the EU AI Act, imposing different obligations depending on whether an AI system poses “unacceptable,” “high,” “low” or “minimal” risks. The approach is viewed as a strategic step towards ensuring safe and transparent AI governance.
Construction sector advances digital transformation with integrated data ecosystem
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Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW powers new growth momentum
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Under the agreement, the two sides will share expertise on trade promotion and digital tools, coordinate programmes supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and jointly organise promotional and communication activities.
France-based expert offers strategic insights for Vietnam’s semiconductor development
Dr Nguyen Van Minh, Founding Head, Hardware-Efficient AI & AI-Native Wireless, at Huawei’s Research Centre in France, suggested that Vietnam shift its focus from strategic planning to implementation.
Vietnam expected to fast-track mastery, rollout of 6G technology
Vietnam has so far deployed more than 40,000 5G base transceiver stations (BTSs), providing coverage for about 92% of the population, making it one of the world's fastest countries in this regard. By comparison, many advanced economies typically take two to three years to extend 5G coverage to more than 80% of their populations.
Vietnam strengthens legal framework to accelerate comprehensive digital transformation
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Deputy PM chairs meeting on establishment of Hung Yen High-Tech Park
Chairman of the Hung Yen provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen said the proposed high-tech park will cover about 496.1 hectares in Hoan Long and Viet Yen communes. The location is expected to attract high-quality talent and innovation resources from Hanoi while strengthening production and logistics links across the Northern Key Economic Region, including Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Phu Tho and Ninh Binh.
