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Vietnam aims to build 5,000 digital technology exporters by 2030

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to help Vietnamese digital technology companies expand globally and strengthen their position in international markets.

Vietnamese tech draws attention at Austria robotics forum

Vietnamese technology made a strong impression at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), held from June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria.

Vietnam shows off homegrown humanoid robots in Austria

The Vietnamese Embassy in Austria hosted the “Vietnam Robotics Technology Day” on June 5, drawing VinRobotics alongside diplomats, representatives of international organisations, experts, tech enterprises, investors.

CMC surpasses US$406 million in revenue, accelerates AI transformation

Having crossed the VND10 trillion ($406 million) revenue mark for the first time, CMC aims to enter its second renewal cycle, with AI-X as its new growth driver.

Defying skepticism: the audacious move that built a telecom miracle

June 2026 marks 30 years since the General Department of Posts and Telecommunications licensed VinaPhone, a milestone that reflects the strategic vision and resolve in the early years of Doi Moi (renovation).

Quantum technology poses new cyber-security challenges for Vietnam

Nguyen Hong Quan, deputy director general of A05, has noted that the rapid development of quantum technology in the near future is introducing new challenges to traditional security systems.

Ho Chi Minh City becomes Asia’s tech FDI magnet with 6.6 bln USD inflow

The latest wave is heavily concentrated in data centres, AI, semiconductors and R&D - the core pillars of the digital economy, said Nguyen Ky Phung, head of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park management board.

Deputy PM demands tangible results in strategic tech development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung on June 4 underscored the need for drastic and coordinated action, and measurable outcomes as he chaired the first meeting of the Government task force on strategic technology development.

Vela Software's Permanent Capital model helps founders build lasting legacies

Vela Software is bringing Constellation Software's proven Permanent Capital model to Southeast Asia, helping founders scale while preserving their independence and identity.

Protecting users crucial in building digital trust: Experts

In Vietnam, digital transformation in the finance and banking sector is accelerating cashless payments, expanding access to financial services, improving market transparency and supporting economic growth and macroeconomic management.

Xiaomi Vietnam fined for violating consumer rights

Xiaomi Vietnam Co., Ltd was fined 290 million VND (about 11,000 USD) for three violations of consumer protection regulations, according to the National Competition Commission (NCC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam links strategic technology development to national priorities

Vietnam is shifting its technology strategy toward solving national challenges while creating commercially viable products and long-term innovation capacity.

China’s model smart dairy factory offers lessons for Vietnam

Vietnam’s dairy manufacturers are pursuing digital transformation through open data platforms that connect aging machinery with modern IoT systems.

Five game-changing takeaways from Jensen Huang’s keynote

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang painted a picture of a new era for artificial intelligence during his keynote address at GTC Taipei 2026, outlining a future in which AI evolves beyond a simple assistant into an autonomous digital workforce.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology embraces AI to shape digital future

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, is organising a series of on-site and online digital experiences from June 1-7 to mark Museum Week 2026.

Technology, localisation boost textile, footwear competitiveness

Vietnamese textile, garment and footwear firms must accelerate technological innovation, boost raw material self-sufficiency and move into higher value-added segments of global supply chains to enhance competitiveness and raise localisation rates.

Vietnam’s Golden Globe Award revamps criteria to support strategic technologies

The Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2026 has unveiled a revised framework featuring five significant changes, with a stronger focus on Vietnam’s 10 strategic technology sectors, scientific integrity and practical application.

Vietnam promotes intellectual property awareness from primary school

Vietnam is strengthening intellectual property education in schools as part of efforts to foster creativity and innovation among younger generations.

Strategic technologies must create highly commercialized products

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that strategic technology development must result in products that contribute to increasing labor productivity and economic competitiveness.

Ho Chi Minh City: Rising hub for science, technology, and innovation

As Vietnam’s leading economic powerhouse, HCMC is entering a new phase of development in which science, technology and innovation have been identified as key engines of growth as in line with Politburo Resolution No. 57.