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Vietnam to auction 50 two-letter .vn domain names for the first time

VNNIC will hold an online auction in March for 50 rare two-character second-level .vn domains, with a starting price of VND10 million (approximately US$400) each.

Hanoi launches HIC, adopts ‘3 pillars’ model to become regional innovation hub

The launch of the Hanoi Innovation Center marks a strategic shift, positioning the capital as a testing ground for new technologies and business models through a pioneering State - University - Enterprise partnership.

HCM City opens its skies to low-altitude economy, but choice is delicate

Ho Chi Minh City is testing the boundaries of the low-altitude economy, balancing technological ambition with legal and security safeguards.

Unlock Gmail’s overlooked productivity tools

Gmail includes powerful built-in tools like Confidential Mode, Schedule Send and Snooze that many users overlook.

Ten lunar events in 2026 you simply cannot miss

Supermoons, a total solar eclipse and a dramatic blood moon headline a packed calendar of lunar events in 2026.

Beyond remote work: Data science and AI leadership become new labor standards

In the context of strong digital technology development, the boundaries of workspace are gradually being blurred. No longer confined within four office walls, more and more people can work remotely across borders.

Vietnam makes scientific strides in decoding ancient human genomes

Vietnamese scientists have, for the first time, successfully decoded mitochondrial genomes from ancient human bone samples dating back around 2,000 years, marking a significant breakthrough in genetic and archaeological research.

Science, technology, innovation must be foundation for growth: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of the meeting in effectively implementing key tasks and solutions, in line with the direction of Party General Secretary To Lam to pursue “breakthrough actions and generate spillover effects.”

Int'l conference spotlights advanced microscopy in life sciences, materials

The International Conference on Advanced Microscopy for Life Sciences and Materials (ICAM-LSM 2026) opened in the central province of Gia Lai on February 25.

Space no longer a distant dream but a strategic frontier for Vietnam

From a 1kg micro-satellite dubbed the “Vietnamese dragon” to silent laboratories and high-level policy resolutions, Vietnam is steadily turning space technology into a pillar of national strategy.

CMC bets on AI, security and cloud to drive global leap

Entering the Year of the Horse 2026, CMC sets its course on AI transformation and global expansion, anchored by AI, security, and cloud infrastructure.

Vietnam's Internet evolution: From connectivity to trusted digital backbone

After nearly three decades, the Internet has become integral to Vietnam’s socio-economic life, modernising rapidly and delivering service quality approaching advanced global standards.

Low-altitude economy: A new sky for Vietnam’s acceleration

Low-altitude economy is emerging as a new growth driver, spanning logistics, agriculture, smart cities and rescue operations.

Salary is not the only barrier keeping scientists from returning to Vietnam

Vietnamese scientists working overseas say they are willing to return home to contribute and even to collaborate without pay. However, many barriers have prevented them from doing so.

A decade of persistence powers Vietnam’s drone leap

With strong R&D and core technology mastery, Vietnam is building a US$5 billion UAV industry by 2035.

Startups face hurdles seeking loans from the state support fund

Without real estate as collateral, startups are not able to borrow capital to research and expand production. In some cases, approval emails have arrived after more than a year when the companies had already been forced to close.

Medical expert publishes paper in leading journal with impact factor of 98.4

Associate Professor Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan, Vice President of the HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMP HCMC), has published a scientific paper in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, with an Impact Factor (IF) of 98.4.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 drive local development

Across the country, provinces and cities are moving beyond policy declarations to establish institutional mechanisms, innovation hubs and digital platforms tailored to their development conditions.

Up to 600,000 Starlink terminals approved in Vietnam

Vietnam has officially granted Starlink a frequency license, allowing the deployment of up to 600,000 terminals and marking a decisive step in expanding satellite Internet nationwide.

VN Internet Association warns against electricity rate hike for data centers

Following a new circular from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, data center operators face sharply higher energy costs, prompting urgent appeals from Vietnam’s Internet community.