Since July 2025, immigration authorities have processed 84,831 applications, with Republic of Korean, Chinese and Japanese nationals accounting for the largest numbers of registered users.

National sovereignty is no longer defined by borders alone. In the digital age, Vietnam’s ability to preserve, create and spread its cultural values has become equally critical.

Vietnam’s theaters are embracing digital platforms, but limited funding, complex ticketing and copyright risks show that their own efforts alone cannot deliver lasting transformation.

Lam Dong is stepping up efforts to digitise its cultural heritage through digital databases, 3D artefact scanning, virtual museums and online exhibition platforms.

Vietnam is expanding efforts to digitize its cultural heritage, but experts say the process must carefully balance accessibility, preservation and the authenticity of historical materials.

Vietnam's circus industry is undergoing a transformation as it embraces digital technology while drawing on the country's cultural heritage to develop sustainable cultural products, according to the head of the Vietnam Circus Federation.

Vietnam aims to become a developed digital nation where digital transformation is implemented comprehensively across all sectors and serves as the country's principal development model.

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).

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.

Startup founders in Vietnam need stronger market connections, practical support and digital tools to turn innovation into sustainable businesses, speakers said at a national forum.

Vietnam is embracing a broader vision of sovereignty - one that extends beyond borders to the digital space where culture, technology and national identity increasingly converge.

A draft revision to Vietnam's Publishing Law would pave the way for publishing-media groups while strengthening copyright protection and digital publishing oversight.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP on digital citizen development, officially designating October 15 each year as Vietnam Digital Citizen Day.

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.

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

A 100-day action plan has been launched aimed at removing long-standing bottlenecks in digital transformation across the country's political system.

Vietnam will accelerate efforts to connect its VNeID digital identity platform with Singapore and other ASEAN countries as part of a broader push to strengthen digital transformation and cross-border digital services.

Vietnam's industrial parks are being urged to adopt AI, data-driven management and green technologies to strengthen their appeal to multinational manufacturers.