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Viettel opens strategic representative office in Singapore

On February 4, Viettel officially launched its representative office in Singapore, marking a major step in the group’s international expansion strategy.

China’s top 15 tech firms join SBV 2026 in Hanoi

More than 60 companies from both nations convened at SBV 2026 to push for deeper cooperation in R&D and digital transformation.

Vietnam's brightest young minds head to world robotics championship

Fourteen outstanding student teams have been selected to represent Vietnam at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in the US, after a highly competitive national final round.

Mysterious stone carvings discovered deep in Yok Don National Park

A previously unknown site of intricately carved stones has been discovered in Yok Don National Park, Dak Lak Province, during a routine forest patrol by park rangers.

Steering VN’s private sector: PM assigns missions, tech leaders seek clarity

At a pivotal Government meeting, leading tech firms call for better data governance and infrastructure pricing to fuel Vietnam’s private-sector momentum.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affrim leadership in digital era

One year after implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, digital models and knowledge-driven initiatives have spread widely, advancing digital transformation and supporting socio-economic goals.

Deepfake fraud: The psychological traps behind the tech

In today’s overstimulated digital world, people - especially younger users - are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated online scams, according to Associate Professor Tran Thanh Nam of the Vietnam-France Institute of Psychology.

CMC partners with NTT DATA to expand high-quality IT talent for Japan

The strategic partnership aims to build a robust service model capable of delivering large-scale, high-tech IT projects between Japan and Vietnam.

Vietnam builds momentum to master semiconductor technology

With local companies now engaging in chip design, manufacturing and testing, Vietnam is laying the groundwork to become self-reliant in the semiconductor industry.

Vietnam emerges as magnet for AI investment

Vietnam is fast becoming a key destination for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, attracting global interest across infrastructure, platforms and applications.

Why science and technology determine a nation’s rise

Resolution 57 has reset the priority order: shifting from management based on procedures to management based on goals and final results.

FPT launches semiconductor plant to join Vietnam’s chipmaking race

FPT officially enters the chip race with Vietnam’s first advanced semiconductor packaging and testing plant, following Viettel’s groundbreaking move earlier this month.

Small change helps detect thousands of vessels in violation

The Radio Frequency Department has been able to detect thousands of passenger and tourist vessels operating without frequency licenses by using a new data-driven approach instead of relying on traditional technical monitoring systems.

FPT secures over $1.5 billion in new global IT service contracts

In 2025, FPT secured 26 international IT service projects, each valued at over $10 million, pushing newly signed overseas service contracts beyond the $1.5 billion mark.

VinFuture opens call for excellent scientific breakthroughs for 6th season

The VinFuture Prize on January 23 announced the launch of its 2026 season and opened the nomination period until 2 pm on April 17, 2026 (Vietnam time).

Vietnam Tech 2025: a big leap in global mastery and innovation

Praising the effective deployment of 5G technology in Vietnam, chair of the Vietnam Internet Network Association Vu Hoang Lien stressed that 5G is the necessary condition to promote digital transformation.

Ministry makes pioneering imprint on digital transformation

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has taken the lead in implementing Project 06, the National Population Database and the VNeID electronic identification ecosystem.

Two medical researchers attract VND43 billion for scientific project

Associate Prof Nguyen Hoang Bac and Associate Prof Do Van Dung of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC are leading a scientific project that has attracted more than VND43 billion in investment.

Why science and technology determine a nation’s rise

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung has emphasized that without talent, there can be no strong science; and without strong science, there can be no strong nation.

High schoolers in Vietnam build humanoid robot with facial recognition

The student-led project reflects a shift from theory to applied innovation in Vietnam’s secondary school system.