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Vietnam to use AI tutors to produce thousands of ‘Engineers 57’

Dr Le Truong Tung, Chair of the FPT University Board, said 'Engineer 57' refers to individuals who have technology knowledge and have been empowered with supplemented digital transformation skills and trained by AI tutors.

AI education arms race offers urgent lessons for Vietnam

Global rivals invest in AI schooling; Vietnam must find its own path to stay competitive.

AI vs AI: How Vietnam’s fintech can stay secure in the digital age

Experts say fintech firms must adopt AI to stay ahead of cybercriminals leveraging the same tech.

Vietnam aims to lead ASEAN in small modular nuclear reactor technology

In the context of global green transformation, nuclear power is reemerging as a national strategic priority. According to Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, Vietnam must seize the opportunity to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology.

Zalo used by 85% of Vietnamese, surpassing global apps

With nearly 78 million regular users, Zalo has become Vietnam’s most-used OTT (over-the-top) messaging platform, surpassing even global giants like Facebook, Viber, and Telegram.

Vietnam speeds up digital-technology development by stimulating demand

At the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025, Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Institute for Branding and Competitiveness Strategy Research, emphasized the need to ignite demand to promote the development and application of digital technology.

Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation from Chinese tech firms

Vietnam always welcomes Chinese businesses and investors, especially in high-tech, digital transformation, and sustainable development sectors, said Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung.

New project seeks to train workforce for nuclear power development

The project aims to meet the human resources demand of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2030.

Vietnamese firms harness strategic technologies for global expansion

Experts observed that Vietnamese businesses’ ambition to master technology comes at an ideal time, as the country experiencing a strong shift in digital and technology transformation, opening up vast opportunities for growth.

Vietnam can create its own GPT, says Nguyen Tu Quang

VINASA Vice President calls for national effort to unlock Vietnam’s AI potential.

Medical experts call for faster clinical trial reforms in Vietnam

Vietnam risks falling behind in medical innovation without major policy reforms.

Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025 opens in Hanoi

By 2030, Vietnam aims to be in the top three in ASEAN and the top 50 globally in terms of digital competitiveness and e-government development. It also targets five globally recognised tech firms by 2030, and ten by 2045.

Vietnam approves plan to develop high-tech human resources

The scheme aims to strengthen Vietnam’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capacity, fostering a workforce capable of driving innovation and participating in advanced research in strategic high-tech industries.

Vietnam, France collaborate in vaccine production technology transfer

Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam.

Shared labs and skilled talent hold key to Vietnam’s tech-driven growth

Many businesses hope that access to shared equipment will help reduce investment costs, promote innovation, and strengthen cooperation.

Vietnam may assemble OpenAI and Jony Ive’s AI device

Vietnam emerges as a leading candidate to produce OpenAI's first AI hardware, designed by legendary iPhone creator Jony Ive.

Meta, Marvell: Vietnam is a top destination for high-tech investment

Meta and Marvell name Vietnam a top high-tech investment hub at 2025 Vietnam Investment Forum.

AI helps banks promote Sustainable Development Report

Leveraging AI in producing sustainability information may enhance efficiency, accuracy and also strategic decision making, a banking and finance forum has been told.

Network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts makes debut

A network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts (VietNuc) officially made its debut at the Vietnamese Embassy in Paris on May 18, on the occasion of the Vietnam Science and Technology Day.

Bioluminescent red tide stuns visitors in Ha Long Bay

A rare natural spectacle unfolded as seawater near Hon Gai turned red and glowed blue under light touch.