On December 25, the Central Steering Committee for the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation held a conference to review results in 2025 and outline key directions and tasks for 2026.

As Vietnam moves into 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam has laid out a bold roadmap for the nation’s digital and technological transformation, calling for decisive execution and real-world outcomes - not bureaucratic procedures.

Vietnam's newly enacted Artificial Intelligence Law is set to fuel innovation and boost national competitiveness by establishing regulatory sandboxes, AI development funds, and robust data sovereignty protections.

On December 31, the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs (MERA) of Vietnam officially launched a pilot implementation of the National Religious Database Information System at the Government Committee for Religious Affairs.

The rapid expansion of digital payments has increased the risks of cyberattacks and fraud, requiring close coordination among banks, regulators and users, experts in the field say.

Driven by Resolution 57, Hanoi sees digital transformation as a chance to redesign its administrative model from the ground up.

2025 marked a turning point as Vietnam passed landmark legislation governing nearly every aspect of its digital space.

General Secretary To Lam has underscored that national data is a strategic asset intrinsically tied to national sovereignty, security, and the rights of the people.

2025 marks a historic turning point: Vietnam officially ends its dependence on cheap labor and natural resources to embrace science, innovation, and digital transformation as the core of its future growth.

At the forum “Digital stories from the villages,” experts and young ethnic minority representatives shared how digital thinking is transforming education, livelihoods, and local culture.

Resolution No. 57 has sparked unity and determination across Vietnam’s tech community, said Truong Gia Binh, urging enterprises to shift from short-term growth to long-term investment in core technologies.

Aiming to build an inclusive digital ecosystem, MobiFone and CMC deepen their alliance to serve both national and business transformation goals.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed upgrading VNeID into a national digital super-platform - transforming it from an identity verification app into a central access point for seamless interaction between the state, businesses, and citizens.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 20 called for stronger and more decisive action to develop the digital economy, digital society and digital citizens, outlining major orientations for the country in the work.

Only real connections built on real data and real needs can become the driving force that helps Vietnam’s innovation and startup ecosystem truly take off and benefit many people, experts at a recent seminar said.

Despite high revenues, many Vietnamese wood manufacturers admit to confusion and setbacks when embracing digital transformation.

Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing into a dynamic mega-urban hub, with its tourism sector accelerating digital transformation to showcase the city’s identity, people and distinctive cultural and culinary attractions.

Vietnam must evolve from traditional management to real-time governance. Smart operation centers are the cornerstone of that transformation.

With data positioned as a national asset, 12 major databases are being integrated to support digital governance and socio-economic development.