Vietnamese scientists are working to uncover the genetic causes of several groups of rare diseases, with newly established genomic datasets expected to lay a foundation for precision medicine and improved healthcare outcomes.

Vietnam has officially launched a major initiative to identify and elevate homegrown artificial intelligence innovations, offering a top prize of US$1 million for the most impactful solution developed and mastered by Vietnamese talent.

HCMC aims to pilot 6G in 2026, leapfrogging global timelines. While experts warn of technical "impossibility" due to lack of gear, Vietnam’s strategy focuses on frequency allocation, standards, and core tech to avoid being a passive importer.

Momentum increased in October 2025 with the launch of the Vietnam Low-Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEP), co-founded by FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa and VinaCapital CEO Don Lam.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 540/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the agreement on cooperation in science, technology and innovation between the Governments of Vietnam and France.

Vietnam missed early opportunities in the global game industry due to social bias, but a shift is underway.

The move signals a strategic shift toward intelligence-led cybersecurity as threats grow more complex and borderless.

Authorities in Ninh Binh are completing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO, seeking World Heritage status for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc white-rumped langur cultural and ecological landscape.

Given the current infrastructure and pricing landscape in Vietnam, Starlink's opportunity to compete directly with domestic telecom carriers is believed to be limited.

Truong Gia Binh, president of FPT, has proposed introducing AI into teaching across the entire education system, from general to tertiary education, under the approach of “learning AI and learning with AI” to build a future-ready workforce.

Vietnam’s telecommunications carriers are racing to expand the 5G coverage, commercialise services effectively, and lay the groundwork for 6G, a roadmap seen as essential to sustaining the country’s digital transformation.

Foreign direct investment inflows into Ho Chi Minh City have accelerated since the start of the year, fueled by a string of multi-billion USD deals on data infrastructure and digital technology.

The sci-tech sector contributed 133.5 trillion VND to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in March, a 28% increase from the same period last year.

All the four species are classified under Group IB – Vietnam’s highest level of protection for endangered, rare, and precious wildlife, and listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.

Vietnam’s revised law requires proactive measures from digital intermediaries.

Logitech has announced the appointment of Sinem Erdogmus Yavuz as its new Regional Director for Southeast Asia, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on one of the world’s most dynamic technology markets.

Satellite internet service Starlink is unlikely to compete directly with Vietnam’s established telecom providers, largely due to its higher cost and the country’s already well-developed broadband infrastructure.

What began as a seemingly routine internal challenge - manual data aggregation - has evolved into a major technological leap within Viettel Group, led by young engineer Nguyen Chi Dong.

Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.