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AI hackathon connects Vietnamese tech engineers in Japan

The final round of the Vietnam–Japan AI Hackathon 2025 took place in Tokyo on December 13, bringing together eight outstanding teams from Vietnamese research groups and technology enthusiasts living and working in Japan.

Vietnam sets sights on 3–4 strategic tech unicorns by 2030

Vietnam is aiming to cultivate three to four new strategic tech unicorns by 2030, with a sharp focus on AI, semiconductors, and green technology.

Vietnam adopts AI law to build national AI strength and global competitiveness

On December 10, the National Assembly officially passed Vietnam’s first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 429 out of 434 deputies voting in favor (90.70%). The law will come into effect on March 1, 2026.

AI is being introduced in schools in an uncontrolled manner: educator

Pham Do Nhat Tien, who has a doctorate in science, said that AI and digital transformation in schools offers many benefits but also poses significant challenges.

Vietnam among top consumers of low-quality AI videos on YouTube

Vietnam ranks 10th globally for consumption of “AI slop” videos on YouTube and 15th for the number of subscribers to these channels.

Vietnam embraces AI technology in gold medal quest at SEA Games 33

As SEA Games 33 kicks off, Vietnam’s sports delegation reveals strategic use of AI in training and performance analysis.

Prof. Mary Claire King: AI still not ready for clinical medicine

The VinFuture laureate and BRCA1 pioneer urges caution in using AI for patient care despite its research potential.

61% Vietnamese people fear job loss or unemployment due to AI

According to the latest UNDP report, 61 percent of Vietnamese people surveyed expressed concern about losing or being unable to find a job due to AI.

2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed a decision approving the Digital Government Development Programme, setting a roadmap to build a fully digital state apparatus by 2030.

Vietnam unveils record tax and land incentives for digital tech industry

The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued six key circulars detailing activities related to the import, production, investment incentives, and industrial development in the field of digital technology.

Law to require AI content labelling, fines of up to VND2 billion for violations

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung late last week presented to the National Assembly the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence.

How Viettel creates AI breakthroughs from daily ‘pain points’

While many businesses are racing to create an explosion of AI applications and generate buzz, one Vietnamese enterprise is choosing a different approach.

Vietnam faces shortage of high-quality AI workforce

To master artificial intelligence (AI), Vietnam must cultivate a team of experts who not only understand the technology deeply but can also tackle complex problems. Yet such talent remains scarce in the country.

AI pioneers call for global cooperation on ethics and safety at VinFuture 2025

Global AI experts gathered in Hanoi to tackle the urgent ethical and safety questions raised by artificial intelligence’s rapid rise.

Vietnam considers integrating AI education into school curriculum

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has officially sent a draft guideline to provincial departments, seeking feedback on a pilot program for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) education into the national school curriculum.

AI law draft sets out strict penalties and fake content warnings in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed labeling AI-generated content and imposing fines of up to 2 billion VND for violations under a new draft law.

The soul of innovation is conscience, not code

Technology’s future depends not on how powerful AI becomes, but on how wisely and compassionately we choose to guide it.

Victims defy real police to transfer money to AI-powered scam calls

Some cybercrime victims are so psychologically manipulated they ignore real police to transfer money to impostors.

Vietnam deploys AI to support 2025 rural and agricultural census

The Ministry of Science and Technology is collaborating on an upgraded IT infrastructure to support the 2025 National Rural and Agricultural Census, ensuring cybersecurity and risk mitigation throughout the deployment.

Google launches its smartest AI model in history

Google introduces Gemini 3, its most powerful and secure AI model to date, designed to bring any idea to life.