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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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam taps global expertise to develop world-class AI workforce

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to build a high-quality AI workforce by connecting Vietnamese experts worldwide and expanding domestic training and research under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.

Vietnam identifies three urgent priorities in global AI race

Vietnam must strengthen technology and data sovereignty, develop AI responsibly and build a skilled workforce as the global race for artificial intelligence accelerates.

Vietnam plans shared lab to accelerate semiconductor and AI research

A proposed shared laboratory at NIC Hoa Lac could give Vietnamese businesses, startups, research institutes and universities access to advanced equipment and technologies while reducing costs and development time.

National programme on AI human resources development approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed Decision No. 1528/QD-TTg dated August 11, 2026, approving the national programme on artificial intelligence (AI) human resources development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.

AI drives rise of sleepless enterprises in Vietnam

Enterprises that never sleep are emerging as a new trend to boost competitiveness in the AI era, as Vietnamese businesses increasingly deploy AI to keep operations running around the clock, freeing employees to focus more on strategy and innovation.

Vietnam has potential to become a regional AI hub

An Avnet executive says Vietnam's strengths in manufacturing, engineering and digital transformation position it as one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing AI adoption markets.