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65% of Vietnam’s top tech talent working abroad: WB report

Vietnam could save decades in innovation by attracting overseas engineers and scientists, says World Bank.

Viettel and MobiFone lead Vietnam’s first CBDC pilot program

The State Bank’s digital currency pilot opens new opportunities for telecom giants in digital finance.

Vietnamobile names Nguyen Hien Phuong as first Vietnamese CEO

On October 2, Vietnamobile officially appointed Dr. Nguyen Hien Phuong as Chief Executive Officer. She is the first Vietnamese national to hold the company’s top leadership position in its history.

Blockchain firms exit Vietnam market: VBA warns of impulsive reaction

Several blockchain firms in Vietnam have restricted domestic users after Resolution 05/2025 was issued.

Vietnam seeks to attract top overseas experts earning millions annually

According to Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong, even offering hundreds of thousands of dollars per year may not be enough to bring top Vietnamese experts home - especially when there’s more than one or two involved.

To bring experts home, Vietnam must offer meaningful problems and recognition

Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong shares how her journey abroad started with encouragement from former Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan - and how Vietnam can inspire global experts to return.

Hanoi tops Vietnam’s innovation index for third straight year

For the third consecutive year, Hanoi has topped the provincial innovation index, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hue.

New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Corporate Income Tax will take into effect on October 1.

Vietnam becomes Marvell's third-largest R&D centre globally

US-based Marvell Technology Inc. on September 30 officially inaugurated three new offices in Vietnam, making the country the group’s third-largest research and development (R&D) hub worldwide, with more than 500 engineers.

Vietnam advances on global innovation index

Among lower-middle-income countries, Vietnam is second only to India while maintaining its global position of 44th at a time when many regional economies are slowing down.

Three strategic technology groups to be rolled out in 2025: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

Petrovietnam pioneers STEM push for Vietnam’s tech-driven future

The state oil group is investing millions in digital STEM labs, aiming to shape the country’s next generation of tech talent.

Vietnamese AI steps onto the global stage with sovereign push

GreenMind, the first Vietnamese-focused LLM on NVIDIA NIM, proves the country’s AI is ready to join the global ecosystem.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung receives First-Class Fatherland Defense Order

The Minister of Science and Technology was honored for his contributions to science, defense, and innovation at a national celebration.

Vietnam’s CMC breaks through global frontier with MSCI index entry

CMC enters MSCI Frontier Market Index and ranks among Vietnam’s Top 50 Best-Performing Companies.

Vietnam's science and telecom sectors celebrate 80-year journey of growth

An event in Hanoi highlights technological progress, honors fallen heroes, and showcases innovation across generations.

New rules signal end of underground crypto trading in Vietnam

The government has issued a resolution on a digital asset market in Vietnam on a trial basis. Six months after the first licensed entity starts operations, all off-system digital asset transactions will be subject to legal action.

New policy boosts pay for science and tech talent

Under a draft decree guiding the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, talented science and technology staff would be allowed to negotiate salaries based on market averages, and enjoy unlimited profits from their research outcomes.

Vietnam’s AI investment trails far behind global leaders

Vietnam’s AI funding is 56 times lower than that of the US and China, but experts say the country still has potential to catch up.

Vietnam’s AI readiness gains global praise at AI Awards 2025

Phung Viet Thang, Country Director of Intel Vietnam, praised Vietnam’s technological capabilities, stating that the country's access to and readiness for technology is currently “very good” by global standards.