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Vietnam positions data as new ‘oil’ to drive national growth

With its National Data Center, Vietnam is sending a clear message: data is no longer for storage - it's for transformation.

Vietnam picks representative for Startup World Cup 2026

Vietnamese biotech startup Growlab has been crowned the winner of the National Innovative Startup Talent Search 2025 and will represent the country at the 2026 Startup World Cup in the United States.

Vietnam adopts AI law to build national AI strength and global competitiveness

On December 10, the National Assembly officially passed Vietnam’s first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 429 out of 434 deputies voting in favor (90.70%). The law will come into effect on March 1, 2026.

AI is being introduced in schools in an uncontrolled manner: educator

Pham Do Nhat Tien, who has a doctorate in science, said that AI and digital transformation in schools offers many benefits but also poses significant challenges.

Vietnam passes amended law to boost high-tech innovation and talent

On the afternoon of December 10, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed the amended High Technology Law during its 10th session, with 437 out of 441 attending deputies voting in favor, representing 92.39% approval.

Shared digital platforms: A new driver for Vietnam's digital economy

Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

CMC Chairman proposes “AI-X Ward” to anchor Ho Chi Minh City’s AI City ambition

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh calls for action, proposing AI governance and innovation zones to transform Ho Chi Minh City into a tech powerhouse.

Ho Chi Minh City opens path for ‘low-altitude economy’ strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Vietnamese students claim victory in Moscow cybersecurity challenge

Vietnam’s PTIT wins big at M*CTF-I 2025, an international cyber defense contest hosted by Moscow Technical University.

Precision medicine: a pivotal moment for healthcare in Vietnam

With the explosion of digital technology, AI, gene technology, and biomaterials reshaping global healthcare, this is a "pivotal moment" for Vietnam to accelerate the application of science and technology in public healthcare, an expert has said.

Smart operation centers: The digital backbone of modern cities

Vietnam must evolve from traditional management to real-time governance. Smart operation centers are the cornerstone of that transformation.

Foreign expert urges strategic push to advance Vietnam’s blockchain ecosystem

Vietnam has the youth, talent and digital readiness for blockchain. Now it needs a global outlook and better collaboration, says an international expert.

Vietnam eyes metro technology autonomy with insights from China and South Korea

South Korea’s breakthrough in rail technology and China’s self-sufficient metro maintenance model offer important insights for Vietnam as it works to develop a modern and sustainable urban rail system.

Prof. Mary Claire King: AI still not ready for clinical medicine

The VinFuture laureate and BRCA1 pioneer urges caution in using AI for patient care despite its research potential.

Hanoi to launch venture capital fund with initial scale of VND600 billion

Hanoi Vice Chair Truong Viet Dung says the city is set to launch the Network of Innovation Centers, while establishing a venture capital fund with an initial capital of VND600 billion.

VinFuture 2025 awards $3 million grand prize to four US scientists

The grand prize and three special awards at VinFuture 2025 celebrate global innovations in health, agriculture, and genetics.

Vietnam makes world-class leap in orthopedic oncology with 3D printing

Amputation was once the only path to survival for bone cancer patients. But Professor Tran Trung Dung is rewriting this reality with 3D printing technology - allowing damaged bones to be reconstructed and lives to be restored.

Cyber security law 2025 positions data security as a 'national resource'

The draft Cyber Security Law 2025 integrates "data security" into the legal framework, viewing data as a national resource that needs to be protected at the highest level, creating an important legal foundation for VN to ensure cyberspace safety.

Techfest 2025 redefines format with city-wide programme, café-style seminars

Techfest Vietnam 2025 will take over Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem pedestrian street from December 12 to 14, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models, and start-up support services directly to the public.

Vietnam welcomes the Cold Moon, final supermoon of 2025

The Cold Moon - 2025’s twelfth and final full moon - will rise on the evening of December 4, offering skywatchers a breathtaking astronomical event to close out the year.