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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.

5G now reaches 59% of Vietnam’s population

Vietnam ranks top 10 globally for broadband speed and aims to make its digital space safer and more trustworthy.

CMC brings digital governance to Vietnam’s grassroots at TECHFEST 2025

With eyes on digital sovereignty, CMC rolled out its “Make in Vietnam” digital transformation suite for grassroots public services.

Night Shippers: A spooky indie game putting Vietnamese couriers in the spotlight

Night Shippers is reshaping how Vietnam tells stories through games - one eerie alley at a time.

AI slop and rage bait reveal the dark underbelly of the digital age

The words of 2025, chosen by leading dictionaries, reflect a growing unease with AI, manipulation, and artificial emotion in the digital world.

Hanoi eyes turning Hoa Lac into Vietnam’s Silicon Valley

The ambition reflects the city’s vision to nurture world-class research, high-tech manufacturing and a thriving startup ecosystem capable of powering long-term growth.

AI hackathon connects Vietnamese tech engineers in Japan

The final round of the Vietnam–Japan AI Hackathon 2025 took place in Tokyo on December 13, bringing together eight outstanding teams from Vietnamese research groups and technology enthusiasts living and working in Japan.

Hanoi to launch $24M public venture fund to support tech startups

The city’s bold move embraces risk and innovation, positioning Hanoi as a future leader in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

PM: Startups and innovation are key to unlocking Vietnam’s future

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared innovation a national mission at the TECHFEST 2025 opening, calling on citizens to embrace risk and transformation.

A new innovation model could reshape Vietnam’s startup future

Vietnam is rethinking how startups are built, moving from ideas to real-world needs with technology as the backbone.

Vietnam positions data as new ‘oil’ to drive national growth

With its National Data Center, Vietnam is sending a clear message: data is no longer for storage - it's for transformation.

Vietnam picks representative for Startup World Cup 2026

Vietnamese biotech startup Growlab has been crowned the winner of the National Innovative Startup Talent Search 2025 and will represent the country at the 2026 Startup World Cup in the United States.

Vietnam adopts AI law to build national AI strength and global competitiveness

On December 10, the National Assembly officially passed Vietnam’s first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 429 out of 434 deputies voting in favor (90.70%). The law will come into effect on March 1, 2026.

AI is being introduced in schools in an uncontrolled manner: educator

Pham Do Nhat Tien, who has a doctorate in science, said that AI and digital transformation in schools offers many benefits but also poses significant challenges.

Vietnam passes amended law to boost high-tech innovation and talent

On the afternoon of December 10, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed the amended High Technology Law during its 10th session, with 437 out of 441 attending deputies voting in favor, representing 92.39% approval.

Shared digital platforms: A new driver for Vietnam's digital economy

Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

CMC Chairman proposes “AI-X Ward” to anchor Ho Chi Minh City’s AI City ambition

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh calls for action, proposing AI governance and innovation zones to transform Ho Chi Minh City into a tech powerhouse.

Ho Chi Minh City opens path for ‘low-altitude economy’ strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Vietnamese students claim victory in Moscow cybersecurity challenge

Vietnam’s PTIT wins big at M*CTF-I 2025, an international cyber defense contest hosted by Moscow Technical University.