General Secretary and President To Lam met with representatives of several Japanese corporations and businesses in Tokyo on November 11 as part of his ongoing official visit to Japan.

Vietnam ranked 37th among 70 economies in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking, placing third in Southeast Asia, with strong performances in AI adoption and digital governance, according to Switzerland's IMD.

South Korea's push to master AI robotics technologies is creating opportunities for Vietnam in software development, hardware manufacturing, industrial automation and technology transfer, according to a Vietnamese business representative.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has digitized more than 40,000 records of monks and nuns and is planning to integrate artificial intelligence into its administration, religious education and community outreach as part of a broader digital transformation.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the music industry, Vietnamese conductor Dong Quang Vinh urges artists to embrace innovation without losing their cultural roots, arguing that human emotion and artistic identity remain irreplaceable.

Vietnamese filmmakers are moving artificial intelligence (AI) from emergency patch to production tool, replacing actors in special cases and testing new ways to build visual worlds.

Vietnam's manufacturing strengths and foreign investment appeal could help it play a bigger role in ASEAN's emerging robotics industry as advances in AI and automation drive demand for regional cooperation and integrated supply chains.

Time-lapse cameras and artificial intelligence are helping fertility specialists monitor embryo development and support selection decisions during IVF, particularly for older women and patients with diminished ovarian reserve.

Responsible AI use, teaching and assessment reform and stronger international education cooperation topped the agenda at the Global MOOC & Online Education Conference 2026 (GMC 2026), held at the VN National University (VNU)-Hanoi on November 3-4.

Coordinated development of energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable infrastructure is needed to support Vietnam's industrial growth and digital transformation, experts said at a series of specialised seminars in HCM City on November 4.

Doctranslate.io, an AI-powered online translation platform, has won the Golden Startup Star award worth 100 million VND (3,878 USD) at the final round of the Tuoi Tre Startup Award 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam is developing a nationwide traffic management system using data and artificial intelligence, with plans to strengthen penalties for violations detected electronically and improve road safety by 2030.

Nguyen Dang Minh, 23, graduated top of his class at a leading Vietnamese technology university with a GPA of 3.85/4.0, having already secured a job at a major US technology corporation in Vietnam nearly six months earlier.

From analyzing millions of images and cross-referencing housing construction data via satellite imagery to piloting AI applications in Vietnam, auditors are leveraging technology to pave the way for new auditing methods.

Vietnamese businesses are exploring opportunities in the country's low-altitude economy, projected to reach $10 billion by 2035, with experts urging investment in drone applications, AI, software and services.

Vietnam must move beyond its manufacturing-led growth model by investing in AI-powered infrastructure, smarter supply chains and innovation-driven industries to boost productivity and climb global value chains.

Telecommunications leaders say the industry's success must now be measured not just by how many people are connected, but by how AI-powered networks help people and businesses achieve more.

Humanoid robots dancing to music, AI-powered chess opponents and robotic coffee makers drew enthusiastic crowds to the GRECO 2026 technology exhibition on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City on October 27.

As traditional growth drivers lose momentum, Vietnam's largest economic hub faces mounting pressure to embrace artificial intelligence, strengthen its institutions and develop new sources of competitiveness.