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Vietnam builds ‘soft infrastructure’ to drive digital transformation

With data positioned as a national asset, 12 major databases are being integrated to support digital governance and socio-economic development.

The soul of innovation is conscience, not code

Technology’s future depends not on how powerful AI becomes, but on how wisely and compassionately we choose to guide it.

CMC Telecom becomes Microsoft Azure's elite data analytics partner

The advanced specialization brings CMC Telecom closer to Microsoft’s Managed Partner tier and unlocks new international collaboration opportunities.

Vietnam pushes for cybersecurity autonomy to safeguard its digital sovereignty

Cybersecurity autonomy is emerging as Vietnam's top priority in the digital age, as the country aims to reduce dependence on foreign technologies and protect its critical infrastructure and citizen data.

ID codes for unmanned aerial vehicles proposed for tighter oversight

Low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will become as common as road vehicles in the future and must be strictly managed with identification codes, according to experts.

Vietnamese scientist named among world’s most influential ones

Associate Professor D.Sc. Nguyen Thi Mong Diep, a senior lecturer at Quy Nhon University, has been listed among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists in 2025 by the US’s Stanford University.

Vietnam emerges as Google’s strategic digital frontier

According to Marc Woo, Country Director of Google Vietnam, the nation is now asserting its place as a global app powerhouse, boasting the highest revenue growth in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam ranks third in ASEAN for mobile Internet speed

Vietnam has moved up from fourth to third place in ASEAN in terms of mobile internet speed, according to the Speedtest Global Index.

Leading global scholars to gather in Vietnam to discuss future of science

Many of the world’s leading scholars are expected to attend the 2025 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week, slated for December 2–6, to discuss key future scientific trends, helping highlight Vietnam’s role in the global innovation network.

Vietnam seeks unified cybersecurity law to enhance digital protection

Experts support merging Vietnam's two key cybersecurity laws to streamline legal frameworks and better protect national digital infrastructure.

Vietnamese surgeons honoured with prestigious Royal College Fellowship

Do Thi Ngoc Linh, plastic surgeon at Viet Duc Hospital, Le Diep Linh, Vice Director at the Centre for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, 108 Military Central Hospital, are awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Vietnam deploys AI to support 2025 rural and agricultural census

The Ministry of Science and Technology is collaborating on an upgraded IT infrastructure to support the 2025 National Rural and Agricultural Census, ensuring cybersecurity and risk mitigation throughout the deployment.

Airbus and CMC explore AI-X cooperation and digital transformation potential

The aerospace giant visited CMC’s headquarters, highlighting mutual interests in technology talent, data centers, and advanced AI integration.

Vietnam and Japan deepen science-tech ties with new analytical R&D center

The launch of a joint center marks a major step forward in bilateral collaboration for environmental and food safety innovation.

Cloudflare disruption reveals dangerous digital dependencies

A major Cloudflare outage has reignited concerns about the growing fragility of the internet and its dependence on a few key infrastructure providers.

Swiss firm helps Vietnam’s CT UAV meet global aerospace standards

CT UAV has announced a strategic initiative to achieve two key international quality certifications - AS9100D and ISO 9001 - with direct support from Switzerland-based SGS, a global leader in testing and certification.

Wireless pagers at cafe disrupt smart keys for motorbikes, cars

A wireless vibrating buzzer used for calling drinks at a cafe in the Bo Ho, Ben Do area has disabled numerous car and motorbike smart keys in Quang Ninh.

Cloudflare outage takes down ChatGPT, major global sites, and VN platforms

Millions worldwide - and in Vietnam - lost access to major platforms as Cloudflare's global network crashed on November 18.

Vietnam proposes license plate-style ID system for drones

According to experts, low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will soon become as common as motor vehicles and must be tightly regulated using a system of identification codes.

25 full-online public services launched to digitize Vietnam's administration

As of October 1, 2025, Vietnamese citizens can complete 25 essential administrative procedures entirely online, eliminating the need for printed documents, long waits, and repeated in-person visits.