A research team from Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has received its first European patent for an AI technology designed to improve medical image annotation.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched a worldwide AI network to mobilize Vietnamese expertise across research, business and policymaking.

To achieve a GDP per capita of around $8,500 by 2030, as set out in the 14th National Party Congress, the economy must sustain annual growth of more than 10 percent throughout 2026-2030.

As Vietnam identifies cultural industries as a new driver of economic growth and national branding, AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in strengthening their competitiveness.

Vietnamese Student HackAIthon 2026 brought together students from high schools, universities, colleges and academies across Vietnam and 10 other countries, including participants from more than 20 leading universities and institutions worldwide.

A new economic study suggests that AI could significantly boost Vietnam's economy, but only if supported by coordinated national policies.

Vietnam has approved a National Data Strategy for 2026-2030 with a vision to 2045, setting an ambitious goal of becoming one of the world's top 30 countries in data governance, data utilization and artificial intelligence (AI).

The project aims to address longstanding challenges facing the agricultural sector, including lengthy certification procedures, limited product traceability and difficulties in complying with increasingly stringent international standards.

Practical AI applications took centre stage at the Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge (VAIC) 2026 on Sunday, with participants showcasing solutions for sectors ranging from law and education to finance, public services.

Da Nang is committed to supporting businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in digital transformation, AI adoption, and workforce development.

Vietnam's largest AI-native hackathon has brought together global talent to solve pressing challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture and smart government.

The Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, or VAIO 2027, has officially been launched to select the national team for the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in 2027, or IAIO 2027, which Vietnam will host for the first time.

All university students will be required to graduate with digital competencies and knowledge of AI under a new regulation issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

The rapid rise of AI is reshaping not only the global technology race but also Asia’s trade landscape. Against this backdrop, Vietnam is emerging as one of the region’s biggest beneficiaries.

Google has released its first regional report on Gemini, revealing that Vietnamese users lead Southeast Asia in using the AI assistant for education and increasingly rely on it for work and technical tasks.

As AI adoption accelerates, Vietnam is moving beyond experimentation and into practical implementation, supported by expanding digital infrastructure and growing industry demand.

At Google Marketing Live Southeast Asia 2026, Google identified app and game development as Vietnam's biggest AI-driven economic opportunity.

French Ambassador Olivier Brochet says AI should strengthen, not replace, human capabilities, urging greater emphasis on creativity, critical thinking and ethical responsibility.

Hanoi and CMC Corporation have launched a five-year partnership to accelerate digital transformation, AI adoption and innovation through a series of concrete projects aimed at building a smarter capital.