Hanoi becomes world's fifth-fastest city for mobile internet
According to Ookla's August 2026 Speedtest Global Index, the capital city recorded a median mobile internet download speed of 493.37 Mbps.
VNU-HCM must become hub for national top talent: PM
VNU-HCM should become a leading national hub for education - training, scientific research, science -technology, innovation and digital transformation, striving to rank among Asia’s top 100 higher education establishments by 2030 and one of the region’s leading research university systems by 2045, with at least four disciplines in the global top 50.
Vietnam should chart suitable course for quantum technology development: Japanese expert
Professor Shigeki Takeuchi of Japan's Kyoto University said quantum sensing could be a suitable starting point for cooperation with Vietnam, given its wide range of civilian applications and generally lower investment requirements than quantum computing.
Bac Ninh promotes cashless transactions in digital environment
With the digital economy accounting for a leading share of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) nationwide, the northern city of Bac Ninh is accelerating cashless payments in public services, online shopping and the marketing of products on digital platforms.
AI - infrastructure for next-generation digital economy
By combining its established electronics manufacturing base with growing capabilities in semiconductor design, AI research, cloud computing and data centres, Vietnam can become a strategic link in the regional AI ecosystem.
Vietnam, Australia step up digital technology, AI cooperation
An Australian diplomat said Australian businesses are keen to engage in Vietnam’s digital development, particularly in semiconductors, AI and cybersecurity. They also hope to share expertise and support Vietnamese companies in technology and investment.
AI adoption in banking requires strict supervision
Banks are increasingly applying AI in data analysis, personalised services, fraud detection and risk management. In August, the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) launched its One Data Platform (ODP) project to support advanced analytics and lay the groundwork for AI and machine learning applications.
Connecting global Vietnamese expertise to seek solutions for green agriculture
The contributions of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals should be assessed not only by the number of research publications they produce but also by their ability to develop solutions that meet the country's development needs, said a Vietnamese scientist in Canada.
Saigontel licensed to distribute satellite Internet, bolster connectivity for production
Under the licence, Saigontel can resell telecommunications services on public networks, including leased-line services for mobile base stations, Internet access via fixed satellite public telecommunications networks nationwide, and Internet access via mobile satellite public telecommunications networks for maritime connectivity.
Efforts stepped up to harness overseas Vietnamese expertise for national development
The main challenge is how to match overseas Vietnamese experts with domestic needs and utilise their expertise to generate practical results in support of the nation.
CMC showcases homegrown AI solutions for public services, business management
CMC presented its “Make in Vietnam, Made by CMC” AI ecosystem, developed on the basis of digital infrastructure, core technologies and specialised AI platforms under the company’s AI-X strategy.
Commune-level digital transformation app launched
The app is designed to help grassroots officials, businesses, household businesses and citizens find suitable solutions, acquire relevant skills and access consultancy during their digital transformation journey.
Project to build big data database on law approved
The project is expected to help reform lawmaking and law enforcement, advance smart legal governance, promote a culture of legal compliance and make the law a national competitive advantage in the new era.
Vietnam targets modern pharmaceutical chemical industry by 2045
By 2030, Vietnam aims to master, acquire and transfer advanced technologies and produce selected essential and strategic pharmaceutical ingredients, prioritising active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), starting materials, chemical intermediates and excipients.
Vietnamese intellectuals in China pin high hopes on NA President’s visit
Vietnam could learn from China’s experience in developing research universities, attracting talent, ensuring long-term research funding and connecting universities and research institutes with businesses.
DNA testing capacity expanded to identify over 207,000 martyrs’ remains
By September 2026, Steering Committee 515 had collected samples from the remains of 207,656 martyrs, achieving 98.15% of the goal. Nearly 120,000 samples have been received and preserved. Additionally, authorities gathered 265,761 DNA samples from martyrs’ relatives, with about 100,000 analysed and around 80,000 results entered into the database.
Hanoi’s power grid modernised through science, technology and data
As the national political and administrative centre and a major hub for economic, scientific, technological and innovation activities, Hanoi is seeing growing demand for energy infrastructure. Rapid urbanisation and the development of industry, services, modern transport, data centres and the digital economy require the capital’s power system to ensure not only daily consumption but also reliable electricity for production and business activities, operations of central agencies, and major political and diplomatic events.
Over 50 international scientists attend 45th symposium on physics in collision
Participants are discussing the latest experimental and theoretical findings in particle physics, covering Higgs and electroweak physics, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), physics beyond the Standard Model, neutrinos and heavy ions, as well as dark matter, gravitational waves and cosmology.
Digital technology gives Vietnamese businesses an edge in market access
When data is standardised, transparent and updated, digital platforms can help businesses more effectively reach buyers, investors and international partners. Data thus becomes not merely a promotional tool but part of a business’s competitive capacity.
Vietnam turns AI ambitions into tangible business results
AI has become a high or top priority for 69% of surveyed Vietnamese businesses, while 84% expect their use of AI to increase over the next year. Although 61% of adopters remain at the experimentation stage, 71% said their AI investments have already broken even or generated returns.