Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung stated that instead of competing in infrastructure, it is time to share it. Telecom operators must collaborate to lower costs and focus on services.

Viettel President Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang said Viettel has started researching low-altitude unmanned and manned aerial vehicles to be used for both economic and defense purposes.

At the Vietnam R&D Forum 2025, experts emphasize that people - not policies or budgets - are the decisive force behind innovation success.

The Government Office on August 4 issued Notice No. 395/TB-VPCP on conclusions of Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son on nuclear power development, highlighting the requirement to complete site clearance for Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa in 2025.

Experts believe that if Vietnam seizes the opportunity and establishes a timely legal framework, blockchain technology could become a strategic pillar in the country's digital economic growth and national digital sovereignty.

Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and virtual assistants flood into the tourism industry, offering business owners unprecedented opportunities to personalise guest experiences while reducing operating costs.

Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa).

On August 4, 2025, VNPT officially launched and began operating the VSTN land cable line – the first of its kind to connect Vietnam directly to Singapore entirely via terrestrial infrastructure.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry, with the Prime Minister urging breakthrough growth.

Vietnam is no longer just an emerging blockchain market, it is stepping into a leadership role, with global investors, developers, and experts recognising its growing potential to become a leading hub for digital assets in the region.

Vietnam's edtech (educational technology) sector is rapidly gaining momentum, where “localization” is no longer a feature but a necessity for any platform aiming to win over Vietnamese learners.

GM Vietnam 2025, one of Asia’s largest blockchain and digital asset events, officially opened on August 1 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, affirming Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional hub for digital finance.

CO2L Tech was established by three Vietnamese-origin scientists in Canada, with the ambitious goal of converting carbon emissions into new resource streams.

As digital assets become increasingly popular in Vietnam, experts are calling for the urgent creation of a legal framework to protect users, manage risks, and boost state budget revenues.

Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, a renowned chemist and science communicator in Germany, was honored with the Federal Cross of Merit by the German president for her exceptional ability to convey scientific knowledge through YouTube and television.

At a reception for a delegation of Korean businesses, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang highlighted the meeting as an opportunity to discuss and explore new directions amid the rapid development of financial management technologies.

Some enterprises in the IT, digital and semiconductor industries will be given preferential treatment in import and export activities, according to the newly issued Customs Law.

The Ministry of Science and Technology is accelerating efforts to help six provinces launch centralized digital technology and IT parks.

A new law requires AI-generated digital products to be labeled clearly for human or machine recognition, ensuring transparency and accountability.

ICISE hosts neutrino physics experts from around the world, boosting Vietnam’s scientific standing.