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Vietnam seeks unified cybersecurity law to enhance digital protection

Experts support merging Vietnam's two key cybersecurity laws to streamline legal frameworks and better protect national digital infrastructure.

Vietnamese surgeons honoured with prestigious Royal College Fellowship

Do Thi Ngoc Linh, plastic surgeon at Viet Duc Hospital, Le Diep Linh, Vice Director at the Centre for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, are awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Vietnam deploys AI to support 2025 rural and agricultural census

The Ministry of Science and Technology is collaborating on an upgraded IT infrastructure to support the 2025 National Rural and Agricultural Census, ensuring cybersecurity and risk mitigation throughout the deployment.

Airbus and CMC explore AI-X cooperation and digital transformation potential

The aerospace giant visited CMC’s headquarters, highlighting mutual interests in technology talent, data centers, and advanced AI integration.

Vietnam and Japan deepen science-tech ties with new analytical R&D center

The launch of a joint center marks a major step forward in bilateral collaboration for environmental and food safety innovation.

Cloudflare disruption reveals dangerous digital dependencies

A major Cloudflare outage has reignited concerns about the growing fragility of the internet and its dependence on a few key infrastructure providers.

Swiss firm helps Vietnam’s CT UAV meet global aerospace standards

CT UAV has announced a strategic initiative to achieve two key international quality certifications - AS9100D and ISO 9001 - with direct support from Switzerland-based SGS, a global leader in testing and certification.

Wireless pagers at cafe disrupt smart keys for motorbikes, cars

A wireless vibrating buzzer used for calling drinks at a cafe in the Bo Ho, Ben Do area has disabled numerous car and motorbike smart keys in Quang Ninh.

Cloudflare outage takes down ChatGPT, major global sites, and VN platforms

Millions worldwide - and in Vietnam - lost access to major platforms as Cloudflare's global network crashed on November 18.

Vietnam proposes license plate-style ID system for drones

According to experts, low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will soon become as common as motor vehicles and must be tightly regulated using a system of identification codes.

25 full-online public services launched to digitize Vietnam's administration

As of October 1, 2025, Vietnamese citizens can complete 25 essential administrative procedures entirely online, eliminating the need for printed documents, long waits, and repeated in-person visits.

AI reshaping Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem

Vietnam is shifting from its traditional role in assembly and testing to a deeper integration into the global semiconductor value chain, as AI drives demand for advanced chips and reshapes the design, production, and management of smart factories.

Experts call for smarter governance to unlock innovation potential

Experts urge sandbox policy and advanced regulation for Vietnam to lead in tech sectors.

$11.6 billion bets on Vietnam’s semiconductor future

According to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong, Vietnam currently has more than 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor industry, with a total registered capital of nearly $11.6 billion.

Vietnam to pour $3.8bil into science, innovation, and digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has announced an unprecedented commitment of $3.8 billion from the 2026 budget for national innovation and technology initiatives.

Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s chip sector, but hesitate over key gaps

Political stability and labor costs help Vietnam shine, yet infrastructure and market uncertainty hold investors back.

Vietnamese scientist granted Korean citizenship under MCOT initiative

Vietnamese Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung, who is currently working at Sejong University, has been granted Korean citizenship under the Ministry of Justice’s Multiple Citizenship for Outstanding Talent (MCOT) initiative.

Da Nang remains Vietnam’s fastest 5G city

The city has held the top spot since the start of this year. Its 5G performance is almost 1.5 times higher than runner-up Hai Phong (429.53 Mbps) and even the capital Hanoi (415.73 Mbps).

Major prospects for Vietnam’s space technology

Vietnam’s space industry stands on the brink of a breakthrough with solid foundations and timely policy support. Space technology is now a tangible and fast-evolving field in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s proposed high-tech law reform raises concerns among foreign investors

Revisions to Vietnam’s High-Tech Law spark concern among Korean and foreign investors over potential loss of incentives.