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WIPO chief visits Vietnam to expand IP and innovation cooperation

WIPO Director General Daren Tang will visit Vietnam to boost collaboration on intellectual property, innovation, and digital transformation.

Chinese tech firms look to invest in Vietnam’s AI and cloud sectors

Several major Chinese technology firms have expressed interest in investing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, renewable energy, railways, and the digital economy in Vietnam.

Vietnam set to pass AI law and updated strategy by year-end

The Ministry of Science and Technology confirms Vietnam will update its AI strategy and enact a new AI law by the end of 2025.

Telecom firms face $8,400 fines for blocking number portability

Vietnam tightens penalties for mobile operators that obstruct customers from switching networks while retaining their number.

Vietnam simplifies administrative procedures in science-technology sector

Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed Decision No. 1903/QD-TTg approving a plan to cut and streamline administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Vietnam iContent 2025 celebrates creators driving social impact

Vietnam iContent 2025 returns with a message of national pride and digital innovation, uniting creators, platforms, and businesses to shape the future of online content.

Vietnam to fast-track national digital framework for seamless integration

The Ministry of Science and Technology is racing to complete Vietnam’s national digital architecture to ensure nationwide connectivity and shared data usage.

Vietnam’s mobile speeds hit global top 20

Vietnam’s mobile internet averages 146.64 Mbps and fixed broadband 203.89 Mbps, with 5G now covering 26% of the population.

Make in Vietnam 2025 adds strategic tech category to digital awards

On September 4 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched the 2025 Make in Vietnam Digital Technology Product Awards. This is the first time the awards are held by the ministry following its recent merger.

Vietnam aims to master 20 strategic technologies by 2027

Vietnam’s new tech roadmap sets bold targets, starting with mastering 3 products by 2025 and expanding to 20 by 2027.

Vietnam backs tech firms expanding into Japan’s digital market

Vietnam accelerates international expansion of digital tech firms, with Japan named a priority in the national Go Global strategy.

Vietnam pushes VNPT and Viettel to share network infrastructure with MobiFone

To reduce redundancy and expand 5G access, the Ministry of Science and Technology demands major carriers support smaller networks.

Vietnam strengthens digital transaction security with new signature rules

Vietnam introduces new digital signature regulations to strengthen online transaction security and legal integrity.

Vietnam aims to bring back 100 top experts by August 2025

The government targets 100 top scientists returning to work in Vietnam with new incentive policies

Vietnam launches first fully-owned international land cable line

On August 4, 2025, VNPT officially launched and began operating the VSTN land cable line – the first of its kind to connect Vietnam directly to Singapore entirely via terrestrial infrastructure.

Vietnam reopens bidding for two prime 4G, 5G spectrum blocks

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a new auction plan for the rights to use two key radio frequency blocks: 703-713 MHz and 758-768 MHz (block B1-B1’), and 723-733 MHz and 778-788 MHz (block B3-B3’).

Vietnam mandates AI-generated content labels starting in 2026

A new law requires AI-generated digital products to be labeled clearly for human or machine recognition, ensuring transparency and accountability.

MoST partners with Google to explore digital transformation, AI, SMEs

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has been working with Google to explore deeper cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Vietnam sets 5G infrastructure target at 50% of 4G base stations by 2025

Telecom firms must deploy at least 68,000 5G stations nationwide by the end of 2025, per new government directive.

Vietnam to attract 100 top AI experts to lead innovation projects

A new government plan aims to position Vietnam as a regional AI hub by recruiting elite experts for national science and tech programs.