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Vietnam goes digital to preserve and promote cultural heritage

A new initiative combines VR, mobile creativity, and TikTok challenges to connect Vietnamese youth with their cultural roots.

Vietnam targets one in four government leaders to be science and tech experts

The government has committed to raising the proportion of leaders with scientific and technical expertise to at least 25% across all public agencies.

New iPhone 17 Pro details: camera strip stretches across back, no two-tone style

Apple’s latest flagship will feature a sleek redesign, but concept images online have exaggerated some details.

Fear grows as camera footage leaks raise alarms over IoT security

With hundreds of thousands of unsecured devices in circulation, surveillance cameras in Vietnam may be putting sensitive family moments at risk.

Digital transformation ranking 2024 launched: fewer metrics, clearer goals

The streamlined Digital Transformation Index will track progress in e-government, digital economy, and digital society.

Pi crashes 86% from peak, experts reveal why Binance won't list it

As Pi continues to plummet, experts cite transparency, liquidity, and regulatory issues behind its exclusion from major exchanges.

Vietnamese expert at Google says Vietnam should prioritize AI, chip design

Dr Le Viet Quoc, PhD, believes that Vietnam should prioritize investing in AI rather than chip manufacturing because AI consumes fewer resources and has significant opportunities for future development.

Samsung, Intel brace for Trump’s 46% tariff in Vietnam

New U.S. import taxes may push up product prices, reduce orders, and spark strategic shifts in FDI tech manufacturing.

Vietnamese tech firms unaffected by U.S. 46% tariff hike

Industry leaders say the new tariffs hit FDI manufacturing sectors, not IT services - Vietnamese companies like FPT and Viettel remain unscathed.

Elon Musk highlights Starlink rollout in Vietnam

Elon Musk shares a post about Starlink’s entry into Vietnam, as SpaceX prepares to build one of its largest global ground station networks.

Vietnam unlocks potential by digitizing tangible assets

Digitizing tangible assets into virtual ones opens up numerous opportunities for innovation, driving the growth of Vietnam’s digital economy, experts say.

Vietnam's science ministry pledges 5% contribution to national economic growth

With a new organizational model, the Ministry of Science and Technology commits to driving half of the country’s annual GDP growth.

Innovation sector must contribute 3% to GDP growth: Minister

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung has asked the innovation sector to contribute at least 3 percent to GDP growth, serving as a key driver to boost economic growth.

Qualcomm acquires VinAI’s generative AI unit to boost R&D in Vietnam

Qualcomm strengthens its presence in Vietnam by acquiring Movian AI, VinAI's generative AI arm, as part of its global R&D expansion.

Government calls for streamlined, tech-enabled legislative drafting

Emphasizing efficiency and innovation, Vietnam's Government wants AI, databases, and post-checks integrated into lawmaking.

Politburo leads from the front on science and digital transformation

General Secretary To Lam calls on top Party officials to pioneer knowledge updates as Vietnam accelerates innovation and digital change.

Unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges need to be strictly handled

As Vietnam is preparing to permit cryptocurrency exchanges on a trial basis, strict policies are needed to deal with unlicensed exchanges and illegal exchanges should be publicized to warn the public.

Musk’s SpaceX bets big on Vietnam’s broadband future with Starlink rollout

With a $1.5 billion investment, SpaceX is preparing to offer Internet access to every corner of Vietnam, including remote and maritime zones.

Digital government upgrade: Vietnam adopts architecture framework 4.0

With new regulations and structure, the Ministry of Science and Technology pushes for consistent digital architecture across all government levels.

Vietnamese researcher elected to Global Young Academy

Dr. Hoang Anh Duc becomes the fifth Vietnamese scholar elected to the Global Young Academy, marking a milestone in education and scientific collaboration.