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Legal profession reshaped in age of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing rapid changes to the way information is accessed, case files are processed and legal services are delivered.

Vietnam tops Southeast Asia for native-language prompts on Gemini

Nearly nine in 10 prompts sent to Gemini in Vietnam are written in Vietnamese, putting the country ahead of its Southeast Asian neighbors in native-language AI use.

Vietnam adds AI category to Make in Vietnam 2026 Awards

Vietnam has added a dedicated AI category to the Make in Vietnam Awards for the first time, reflecting the country’s push to master the technology and make it a new driver of growth.

3.5 billion-USD AI data centre complex proposed in Tay Ninh

An AI-focused data centre complex with a planned capacity of up to 200 MW has been proposed in southern Tay Ninh province, with the first phase expected to have a capacity of 100 MW and investment of around 3.5 billion USD.

AI short films flood Vietnam, spark concerns over cultural impact

Information pollution and distorted cultural perceptions, particularly among young people, and the stifling of creativity are among the risks posed by the flood of Chinese AI-generated short dramas on social media in Vietnam.

Vietnam targets top-three ASEAN ranking in AI by 2030

Vietnam aims to rank among ASEAN’s top three countries in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030.

Building AI capabilities tailored to Vietnam’s needs

Vietnam is entering a new phase of AI development, shifting from technology adoption to building its own capabilities.

Vietnam teachers and students get free access to Canva’s AI tools

Canva is offering its AI-powered teaching and lesson-design tools free to teachers and students across Vietnam, while more than 30,000 educators will receive AI training by year-end.

Vietnam turns to AI as a ‘co-creator’ in arts education

As AI transforms how art is created and taught, Vietnamese educators are seeking ways to embrace the technology without sacrificing cultural identity, human emotion and real-world experience.

Nearly 500 contestants compete at ROBOTACON WRO 2026 national finals

Nearly 500 contestants from 160 teams are competing in the national finals of ROBOTACON WRO (World Robot Olympiad) 2026 at Quy Nhon University in Gia Lai province on August 22–23.

Sixteen teams compete for ASEAN AI Hackathon 2026 crown

Sixteen teams from across Southeast Asia entered the final round of the ASEAN AI Hackathon 2026 in Da Nang on August 21, competing for the championship with AI solutions designed to address real-world community challenges.

Nearly 200 experts explore AI’s impact on business at ICECH 2026

ICECH 2026 brought together research on some of the forces directly reshaping business, from artificial intelligence and digital transformation management to innovation, digital finance and sustainability.

Vietnam turns to AI and Big Data to transform tourism

AI and Big Data are transforming Vietnam’s tourism industry, changing how businesses reach travelers, use data and compete for higher-value visitors.

AI education to reach all Vietnamese schools from 2026-2027

Vietnam will roll out AI education nationwide from the 2026-2027 academic year under a new framework issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam calls for AI development grounded in rule of law, transparency

Initiatives put forth at the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 should be soon translated into regional cooperation frameworks and concrete actions toward a modern legal ecosystem for a resilient, innovative and prosperous ASEAN Community.

Artificial intelligence to be included in school curriculum

School students will receive 12 periods of artificial intelligence (AI) education each academic year under a framework recently issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnamese students get Google AI Plus free for a year

Eligible university students in Vietnam can now access Google AI Plus free for one year, gaining expanded AI tools for studying, research and exam preparation, along with 400GB of storage.

Vietnamese musicians confront the growing threat of AI

AI can now turn a few prompts into a finished song within minutes, forcing Vietnamese musicians to confront difficult questions about creativity, identity and survival.

Vietnam aims to give 10 million workers basic AI skills

Vietnam is drafting an ambitious AI transformation strategy targeting 10 million workers with basic skills and an AI economy equivalent to around 6% of GDP by 2030.

WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam for first time

The first WAN-IFRA International AI Forum held in Vietnam is exploring how artificial intelligence could reshape newsroom workflows, governance and the future of journalism.