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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.

Vietnam’s low-altitude economy could hit USD 10 billion by 2035

Vietnam’s low-altitude economy could generate USD 10 billion and create one million jobs by 2035, according to Vu Anh Tu, Chief Technology Officer at FPT Group.

Vietnam leads Asia-Pacific with 11 ASOCIO ICT Awards

Vietnam has emerged as the leading country in the Asia-Pacific region at the ASOCIO ICT Awards 2025, winning a total of 11 awards, a record achievement that highlights the nation's growing role in the global digital landscape.

Vietnamese developers earn over $80 million from global app users

Games and mobile applications developed by Vietnamese programmers generated over 80 million USD in revenue from international users in 2024 - a 65% increase compared to the previous year, the fastest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region.

CMC & Signal Corps forge strategic alliance grounded in discipline & innovation

At a recent ceremony held at the Signal Officer School in Khanh Hoa, CMC Corporation and the Signal Corps signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on education and training, scientific research, and applied technology deployment.

Da Nang invests $8 million to build VN's Silicon Bay for AI & semiconductor R&D

Da Nang will invest over $8 million to build high-performance computing infrastructure, supporting chip design and AI development, aiming to become Vietnam's “Silicon Bay.”

Phong Nha - Ke Bang named Asia’s leading national park in 2025

Vietnam’s natural wonder has won two top tourism awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards, including Asia’s Leading National Park.

Vietnam emerges as new hotspot for AI data centre investment

A wave of investment in AI data centers is sweeping Vietnam, as domestic and international firms unveil multi-billion-dollar projects positioning the country as a rising regional AI hub.