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Vietnam becomes Binance’s key partner in shaping the digital economy

Vietnam is not merely a consumption market, but a strategic companion in Binance’s global journey to develop digital assets, affirmed CEO Richard Teng during his visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

CMC launches $250mil. hyperscale AI data center in Ho Chi Minh City

At the end of June 2025, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) Management Board officially approved a USD 250 million investment by CMC Corporation to build the CMC Hyperscale Data Center SHTP.

Starlink may launch in Vietnam by late 2025

Vietnam may begin controlled pilot deployment of Starlink's satellite internet service as early as Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval and legal establishment of SpaceX’s presence in the country.

Hanoi to establish innovation centre as JSC to drive tech-led growth

The Hanoi Innovation Centre is expected to help concentrate resources and create breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable growth.

Vietnam fosters young talent in astrophysics through int'l summer school

The "Rencontres du Vietnam" association and the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) on July 14 opened the SAGI 2025 Summer School in Quy Nhon Nam ward in the central province of Gia Lai.

Vietnam launches $250M smart data center project in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City approves hyperscale data center to support national digital transformation.

AI brings breakthrough opportunities, cybersecurity risks, experts warn

While AI is ushering in remarkable opportunities for innovation, it also poses major cybersecurity challenges, as the technology is being exploited as a tool for sophisticated cyberattacks, heard a workshop in HCM City on July 9.

Vietnam eyes national system to trace origins of fake products

On July 8, the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security organized a seminar titled "Product authentication and traceability - A driver of sustainable development for Vietnam’s digital economy."

Can Tho, GenAI Fund team up for AI-driven transformation

The Standing Board of the Can Tho Party Committee and relevant departments on July 8 held a working session with the GenAI Fund to promote digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) in the city.

Semiconductor industry has lesser-known downsides: investor

Accepting to lose VND200 billion when investing in a chip factory, Nguyen Xuan Phu, president of Sunhouse Group, sees it as a worthy price to build a complete technology ecosystem, a prerequisite for joining the global semiconductor supply chain.

Biotechnology key to advancing sustainable agriculture: Experts

Vietnam is increasingly applying scientific and technological advances in agricultural production, including genetic technology, micropropagation technology, molecular markers, and cell technologies.

Advanced technology solutions ready for North–South high-speed railway project

During the visit, the parties exchanged ideas on high-tech material solutions and technologies that could be applied to national strategic transport infrastructure projects, particularly the North–South high-speed railway project.

Vietnam sets out incentives for PPPs in sci-tech development

The Vietnamese Government has issued a new decree outlining mechanisms and policies to promote public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science-technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.

CMC’s Vietnamese AI model ranks Top 12 globally in document understanding

CATI-VLM, developed by CMC, secures a global Top 12 spot in the RRC 2025 for document AI - leading Vietnam in AI innovation.

Vietnamese AI startup raises $10M to bring free AI tools to millions

AI Hay, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge search and research platform, has officially announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising USD 10 million.

AI-powered cybersecurity ecosystem launched in Vietnam

The AI-powered cybersecurity product ecosystem developed by NCS integrates nearly 300 common hacking techniques and 12 specialized AI models to enhance threat detection and reduce manual operations.

Data-driven science, technology, innovation given special incentives

Vietnam will have special incentive mechanisms for data-driven science, technology, and innovation activities as regulated in a new decree issued by the Government on June 30.

Vietnam’s new AI model masters complex document analysis

As Vietnam races to embrace digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), a homegrown innovation is poised to redefine how users handle the country’s complex language and documents.

Vietnamese game industry turns to cultural storytelling for global reach

Local developers invest in history-rich narratives to shape a unique identity

Tech giants mobilize to support Vietnam’s new two-tier governance model

MobiFone, FPT, VNPT, and Viettel deploy staff to streamline local administration