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Vietnam invests big in young scientists with VREF program

The Ministry of Science and Technology Vietnam has approved a new funding program aimed at supporting outstanding doctoral researchers, offering up to VND1 billion per year (US$41,000) for each candidate over a maximum period of three years.

A satellite dream with big stakes for Vietnam’s tech future

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has set his sights on space, as Vingroup expands into aerospace through its newly established subsidiary, VinSpace.

Software becomes central to modern agriculture

As pressures mount across the agricultural sector, digital tools are emerging as critical infrastructure, helping farmers optimise operations and manage risk with greater precision.

The hidden complexity behind enterprise modernization

AI is helping organizations uncover the layers inside legacy systems, exposing risks that demand both technical and strategic clarity.

Talent incubation centre debuts in Czech Republic to empower Vietnamese youth

The Talent Incubation Centre (HITA), backed by the Vietnamese Arts and Culture Association in the Czech Republic, has officially made its debut.

Vietnam, Australia boost cooperation in fintech

Australian companies have strengths in regtech, data governance, cybersecurity, payment infrastructure, and digital assets—areas that align with Vietnam’s priorities.

Gia Lai province hosts ASEAN Plus Photonics Symposium

Nearly 40 international scientists gathered at the ASEAN Plus Photonics Symposium on April 8 in Gia Lai province to exchange the latest research advances, emerging trends and future prospects in photonics and light–matter interactions.

Results become benchmark for science-technology governance

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.

Vietnam enters social commerce 2.0 with AI in the loop

Vietnamese businesses are no longer just using artificial intelligence - they are actively teaching it how to sell.

Vietnamese scientists unlock genetic insights into rare diseases

Vietnamese scientists are working to uncover the genetic causes of several groups of rare diseases, with newly established genomic datasets expected to lay a foundation for precision medicine and improved healthcare outcomes.

A US$1 million prize seeks Vietnam’s best AI innovation

Vietnam has officially launched a major initiative to identify and elevate homegrown artificial intelligence innovations, offering a top prize of US$1 million for the most impactful solution developed and mastered by Vietnamese talent.

6G ambition and the approaches to 6G technology

HCMC aims to pilot 6G in 2026, leapfrogging global timelines. While experts warn of technical "impossibility" due to lack of gear, Vietnam’s strategy focuses on frequency allocation, standards, and core tech to avoid being a passive importer.

Beyond take-off: Vietnam’s push to climb the drone value chain

Momentum increased in October 2025 with the launch of the Vietnam Low-Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEP), co-founded by FPT CEO Nguyen Van Khoa and VinaCapital CEO Don Lam.

Plan issued to implement VN–France agreement on science-technology cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 540/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the agreement on cooperation in science, technology and innovation between the Governments of Vietnam and France.

Breaking the bias that held Vietnam’s game industry back

Vietnam missed early opportunities in the global game industry due to social bias, but a shift is underway.

CMC Telecom joins global anti-phishing alliance to boost cyber resilience

The move signals a strategic shift toward intelligence-led cybersecurity as threats grow more complex and borderless.

Vietnam’s rare langur habitat makes a global case

Authorities in Ninh Binh are completing a scientific dossier to submit to UNESCO, seeking World Heritage status for the Van Long - Kim Bang - Tam Chuc white-rumped langur cultural and ecological landscape.

Does Starlink stand a chance in Vietnam’s market?

Given the current infrastructure and pricing landscape in Vietnam, Starlink's opportunity to compete directly with domestic telecom carriers is believed to be limited.

FPT president proposes teaching AI at general schools and universities

Truong Gia Binh, president of FPT, has proposed introducing AI into teaching across the entire education system, from general to tertiary education, under the approach of “learning AI and learning with AI” to build a future-ready workforce.

Vietnam accelerates 5G rollout, paving the way for 6G development

Vietnam’s telecommunications carriers are racing to expand the 5G coverage, commercialise services effectively, and lay the groundwork for 6G, a roadmap seen as essential to sustaining the country’s digital transformation.