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A 9x engineer builds Viettel’s data engine and global ambitions

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.

Council set up to review revisions to Ninh Thuan nuclear project

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

PM urges breakthrough push for double-digit growth in science, technology

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for breakthrough solutions to ensure double-digit growth in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, contributing to the country’s overall growth target.

From US$1 to billions: Dai Hung oil field becomes Vietnam tech symbol

After global giants walked away, Vietnamese engineers transformed a struggling oil field into a symbol of technological self-reliance.

Strategic autonomy begins from internal strength

In a volatile world, Vietnam’s long-term resilience depends on strengthening internal capacity, with technology, innovation and institutional reform at the core of sustainable growth.

Vietnam, India ink deal to step up IT cooperation

The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) and the Services Export Promotion Council of India (SEPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in New Delhi on March 25.

6G ambition and the approaches to 6G technology: Part 1

The HCM City Department of Science and Technology has asked Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone to research and pilot 6G. However, the enterprises have acknowledged existing difficulties.

Vietnam brings 5G to 90% of its population

After just over a year of deployment, Vietnam has rolled out nearly 40,000 5G base stations, covering 90% of its population and reaching close to 23 million subscribers as of February 2026.

VN approves atomic energy development strategy, targeting civil applications

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 438/QD-TTg approving Vietnam’s Strategy for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes to 2035, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam, Germany boost innovation, startup ecosystem connectivity

Vietnam and Germany are stepping up efforts to connect their innovation and startup ecosystems following the signing of an MoU between Vietnam's National Innovation Centre and the Centre for Entrepreneurship of the Technical University of Berlin.

Brainwave-powered AI project wins top prize at Vietnam hackathon

FocusIQ, an AI-driven exam preparation system using EEG technology, claims first place after an intense 36-hour competition.

Why past data cannot fully train AI for extreme weather

Vietnam’s weather chief underscores the limits of technology in critical moments.

Vietnamese scientist earns prestigious recognition in the US

The journey of Associate Professor Nguyen Duc Thanh is defined by groundbreaking biomedical research and a deep aspiration to bring advanced technologies closer to communities.

Forecasting the unpredictable: where human insight still matters

Experts say weather forecasting requires judgment, experience and constant verification beyond what algorithms alone can deliver.

Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition

Stricter control of vehicle emissions is seen as a key step in tackling urban air pollution in Vietnam, towards the Net Zero target by 2050.

Ho Chi Minh City launches upgraded technology exchange platform

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology on March 20 launched a new version of its technology exchange platform at techport.vn, marking a major step forward in developing the city’s science and technology market infrastructure.

AI powers business growth amid Vietnam’s digital transformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as a key driver of business growth in the new era as Vietnamese enterprises accelerate digital transformation and harness AI to improve efficiency, cut costs and unlock new revenue streams.

JLL: Vietnam data centres poised for growth

Vietnam’s data centre market is on a growth trajectory, offering ample opportunities for expansion, experts said.

Ho Chi Minh City pushes forward e-court development under Resolution 57

Citizens and litigants can now access case information and monitor handling progress through online platforms, reducing the need for in-person visits to courts, saving time and costs, and enhancing public supervision of judicial activities.

Vietnam, US forge new growth momentum in technology era

John W. Mitchell, President of GEA, noted that Vietnam is emerging as a critical link and a strategically significant destination within global technology supply chains.