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Vietnam’s smart city effort after 7 years: Still fragmented, underfunded

After seven years of implementation, Vietnam’s smart city development remains fragmented and under-resourced, hindered by a lack of standards, unclear procurement mechanisms, and insufficient investment.

Vietnamese fish, bee named among 70 species newly identified in 2025

One of the most notable “hidden” finds is a small sucker-mouthed minnow endemic to Vietnam’s highlands, discovered in the Lo River.

Sacred road exposes main spiritual entrance to My Son Sanctuary: archaeologists

Reports from archaeological programmes conducted at the site from July to November show that this sacred road and entrance structure have been unearthed for the first time in the known history of the World Heritage Site.

FPT’s new strategies to focus on cutting-edge technologies: FPT President

The world is entering a period of profound technological power shifts in which technologies such as AI-driven knowledge automation, semiconductor chips, and cybersecurity will usher in a new computing era.

CMC Telecom’s young talent triumphs at Zalo AI Challenge 2025

Two engineers born in the 2000s from CMC Telecom outperformed over 1,000 teams nationwide with a real-world AI solution for dashcam video analysis.

A Vietnamese voice at the table of global AI governance

Vietnam may be late to tech, but not to thought leadership-if it dares to think big and lead with conscience.

AI won’t take your job - unless you ignore it

Vietnamese AI leaders urge learners to shift focus from models to mastery - and start where it matters most: understanding real needs.

Refusing shortcuts, these scientists light VN journey with courage and sacrifice

A portrait of Vietnamese scientists whose lifelong efforts are transforming agriculture, medicine, and technology.

The top tech trends of 2025: Switch 2, AI video, and magnetic accessories

From AI breakthroughs to hardware upgrades, 2025 marked a pivotal year where evolutionary innovation took center stage.

New IP Law transforms intellectual assets into commercial property

Intellectual property must become an asset of enterprises that can be valued, traded, included in financial statements, and used as collateral for loans or capital contributions, especially for new technology assets, digital technology, and AI.

Vietnam aims to be a top three ASEAN leader in high-performance computing

Vietnam launches a $310M HPC strategy to drive AI growth and train 1,000 experts by 2035.

VNeID may soon evolve into Vietnam’s national digital super-platform

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.

PM Chinh: an ‘innovation mindset’ can help Vietnam reach higher-income status

PM Pham Minh Chinh opened TECHFEST 2025, declaring that Vietnam's innovation aspiration is a "command of the heart, a mindset of the brain, the action of a startup, and a driving force for development," not merely a slogan.

Innovation is measured not by patent counts but how lives are changed: expert

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.

CMC showcases AI assistant & digital government tools at Project 06 Exhibition

Vietnamese tech giant CMC unveiled its latest innovations - including an AI-powered assistant for civil servants - at a high-level government digital transformation event in Hanoi.

Vietnam pilots crypto asset market with focus on cybersecurity

Nearly 200 experts and regulators gathered to discuss how Vietnam can safely trial a regulated crypto market.

VNPT launches dedicated AI company to drive high-tech innovation

VNPT has officially introduced VNPT AI, a specialized subsidiary poised to become a national AI powerhouse.

Vietnam sets orientations for applying nuclear energy across sectors

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on December 17 signed Decision No. 2736/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the master plan on the development and application of nuclear energy through 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam to build ethical, human-centered AI with new legislation

Vietnam's AI Law outlines a development path focused on innovation, transparency and human dignity in the digital age.

Vietnam’s AI ambitions spotlighted at Economic Forum 2025 by CMC chairman

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, CMC’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh called for empowering the private sector to lead digital infrastructure, data governance, and AI innovation.