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VNeID may soon evolve into Vietnam’s national digital super-platform

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed upgrading VNeID into a national digital super-platform - transforming it from an identity verification app into a central access point for seamless interaction between the state, businesses, and citizens.

PM Chinh: an ‘innovation mindset’ can help Vietnam reach higher-income status

PM Pham Minh Chinh opened TECHFEST 2025, declaring that Vietnam's innovation aspiration is a "command of the heart, a mindset of the brain, the action of a startup, and a driving force for development," not merely a slogan.

Innovation is measured not by patent counts but how lives are changed: expert

Only real connections built on real data and real needs can become the driving force that helps Vietnam’s innovation and startup ecosystem truly take off and benefit many people, experts at a recent seminar said.

CMC showcases AI assistant & digital government tools at Project 06 Exhibition

Vietnamese tech giant CMC unveiled its latest innovations - including an AI-powered assistant for civil servants - at a high-level government digital transformation event in Hanoi.

Vietnam pilots crypto asset market with focus on cybersecurity

Nearly 200 experts and regulators gathered to discuss how Vietnam can safely trial a regulated crypto market.

VNPT launches dedicated AI company to drive high-tech innovation

VNPT has officially introduced VNPT AI, a specialized subsidiary poised to become a national AI powerhouse.

Vietnam sets orientations for applying nuclear energy across sectors

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on December 17 signed Decision No. 2736/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the master plan on the development and application of nuclear energy through 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam to build ethical, human-centered AI with new legislation

Vietnam's AI Law outlines a development path focused on innovation, transparency and human dignity in the digital age.

Vietnam’s AI ambitions spotlighted at Economic Forum 2025 by CMC chairman

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, CMC’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh called for empowering the private sector to lead digital infrastructure, data governance, and AI innovation.

5G now reaches 59% of Vietnam’s population

Vietnam ranks top 10 globally for broadband speed and aims to make its digital space safer and more trustworthy.

CMC brings digital governance to Vietnam’s grassroots at TECHFEST 2025

With eyes on digital sovereignty, CMC rolled out its “Make in Vietnam” digital transformation suite for grassroots public services.

Night Shippers: A spooky indie game putting Vietnamese couriers in the spotlight

Night Shippers is reshaping how Vietnam tells stories through games - one eerie alley at a time.

AI slop and rage bait reveal the dark underbelly of the digital age

The words of 2025, chosen by leading dictionaries, reflect a growing unease with AI, manipulation, and artificial emotion in the digital world.

Hanoi eyes turning Hoa Lac into Vietnam’s Silicon Valley

The ambition reflects the city’s vision to nurture world-class research, high-tech manufacturing and a thriving startup ecosystem capable of powering long-term growth.

AI hackathon connects Vietnamese tech engineers in Japan

The final round of the Vietnam–Japan AI Hackathon 2025 took place in Tokyo on December 13, bringing together eight outstanding teams from Vietnamese research groups and technology enthusiasts living and working in Japan.

Hanoi to launch $24M public venture fund to support tech startups

The city’s bold move embraces risk and innovation, positioning Hanoi as a future leader in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

PM: Startups and innovation are key to unlocking Vietnam’s future

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared innovation a national mission at the TECHFEST 2025 opening, calling on citizens to embrace risk and transformation.

A new innovation model could reshape Vietnam’s startup future

Vietnam is rethinking how startups are built, moving from ideas to real-world needs with technology as the backbone.

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.