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Vietnam proposes interest subsidy for technology innovation projects

Vietnamese companies investing in technology adoption and innovation could receive government support covering up to 50% of their loan interest under a proposed pilot program announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Vietnam urged to form government task force for USD100bn export goal

Vietnam should establish a government-level task force to coordinate reforms if it hopes to achieve USD100 billion in agricultural exports by 2027, experts said at a policy forum in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City targets digital transformation for 100,000 SMEs by 2030

HCM City aims to support between 150,000 and 200,000 SMEs, with at least 100,000 adopting digital technology platforms and digital transformation solutions under its 2026–2030 SME Digital Transformation Project unveiled on June 30.

One-stop services reach remote border village, changing lives

Some villagers were nearly 70 before receiving a birth certificate, while others registered their marriages after decades together as local authorities took one-stop public services into a remote border community.

CMC joins Hanoi's push to develop digital government and AI City

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.

Vietnam and France use shared history to promote peace through museums

The Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Historical Site continues to hold a unique and symbolic place for the Vietnamese people, the international community and Vietnam-France relations.

Digital platform brings Cham cultural heritage to wider audiences

Experts have called for Cham cultural heritage preservation to go hand in hand with tourism, digital transformation and community participation, with local people playing the central role in safeguarding and benefiting from their heritage.

Top leader calls for data standardisation, connectivity across political system

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 25 called for a comprehensive review, cleansing, standardisation and integration of data across the entire political system.

Traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products to be launched on July 1

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is finalising preparations for the official launch of the national traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products on July 1.

Hanoi to scrap paper monthly bus passes from July 1

Hanoi will discontinue paper monthly bus passes on its subsidised public bus network from July 1, accelerating the rollout of a cashless electronic ticketing system, the municipal Department of Construction said June 23.

Hanoi to deploy 24,000 AI cameras to tackle five urban bottlenecks

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

Vietnam's digital future demands journalism built on trust, minister says

Vietnam's science minister says trust, verified knowledge and community will define journalism's value in the age of artificial intelligence.

The hidden challenge facing Vietnam’s proposed socialist communes

Vietnam’s proposed socialist commune model may promise higher living standards, but its long-term success will depend on managing growth, fairness and public expectations.

Digital waves bring new opportunities to ethnic minority communities

In Vietnam’s mountainous regions, digital transformation is creating more than connectivity - it is opening new pathways out of poverty.

Vietnam accelerates tourism digitalisation via AI, data ecosystems

Vietnam is set to digitise its tourism sector, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to streamline operations, enhance visitor experiences, and integrate with regional markets.

Digital transformation brings public services closer to remote villages

From mobile signals to internet connectivity, new waves of technology are crossing mountain ranges, helping local authorities narrow governance gaps and bring public services closer to people in remote communities.

Online-app deliveries along Perfume River transform Hue’s tourism

The banks of the Perfume River have become the most popular delivery hub in Hue, while traditional cyclos are now available on digital platforms.

Vietnam launches IPv6-only roadmap to power next digital era

Vietnam's transition to IPv6 is inevitable, and those who move too slowly risk being left behind in the country's digital future, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long said on June 18.

AI ushers in a new era for digital art

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in creative processes, it is transforming how artworks are conceived, produced and shared while creating fresh opportunities for the growth of digital art.​

Over 2.3 million Ho Chi Minh City residents have electronic health records

The community health platform operated by the HCM City Department of Health had updated health data for more than 2.3 million residents as of June 15.