Vietnam has been pursuing open source technology since 2000, but the results remain modest. Around 60 percent of AI projects globally in 2024 were developed on an open technology platform.

HCMC Mayor Phan Van Mai, speaking to the press recently, talked about the goals the city is striving for under Politburo’s Resolution 57, which calls for breakthroughs in developing science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

Along with the need to compete with low-cost Chinese products, Vietnamese enterprises in 2025 will also have to reform their businesses and use advanced technologies.

At the Southeast Asia Business Forum in Paris, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong highlighted Vietnam’s strategic role in connecting ASEAN and the EU, with a focus on expanding high-tech cooperation with France.

Efforts will be made to urgently complete and develop the national nuclear power infrastructure to support the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, while continuing to carry out the national nuclear power development programme.

With the recent launch of Resolution 57, Vietnam’s technology startups are hoping for groundbreaking policies that will accelerate innovation, strengthen the tech ecosystem, and drive the country’s digital transformation.

The rise of YooLife with VR360 technology and Zalo's national digitalization strategy highlights the promising future of Vietnamese social networks.

Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh has become the first female scientist to receive the prestigious Ta Quang Buu Award in the field of physics.

Vietnam is currently ranked 51st globally in terms of start-up funding, ahead of Iceland and Luxembourg.

Da Nang is on track to become one of the top five science and technology cities in Vietnam and a key innovation center in Southeast Asia, strengthening its digital economy and AI capabilities.

Vietnam is accelerating research and development in semiconductor and AI technology as part of its broader digital transformation and green technology strategy.

To address growing security threats, Vietnam has issued a national technical regulation on IP surveillance cameras.

In a firm commitment to accelerating Vietnam’s digital transformation, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has vowed to swiftly implement Resolution 57.

Vietnam’s digital transformation is gaining momentum as nearly 70,000 new ‘.vn’ domain names - including ‘id.vn,’ ‘io.vn,’ ‘ai.vn,’ and ‘biz.vn’ - have been registered and actively used.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.

Vietnam boasts one of the most active investment communities in the cryptocurrency sector. However, protecting investors and promoting sustainable growth requires a robust legal framework.

Vietnam's blockchain market has significant potential and strengths for development, particularly a large workforce and more competitive costs compared to Singapore or North America, according to a Vietnamese intellectual in the UK.

With a commitment to digital transformation across government, economy, and society, Vietnam is laying the foundation for sustainable growth and technological advancement in the digital era.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world daily, and Vietnam is actively embracing this technological shift. Will AI unlock new opportunities or pose significant challenges?

Ho Chi Minh City is making strides toward its goal of a fully digital government by 2025, eliminating paperwork and transitioning all administrative processes to online platforms.