In recent years, Vietnamese technology firms have increasingly expanded in scale and contributed significantly to economic growth.

Recognising the digital technology industry as a key economic sector, Ha Noi is actively leveraging its strengths and reforming its methods of operation to achieve breakthroughs one step at a time. Digital technology products and services are increasingly bringing visible changes across all sectors.

The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term was held successfully. A key contribution to this success was the active and effective participation of the People’s Public Security force in strongly applying information technology and digital transformation, making it easier for citizens to exercise their civic rights.

Citing the Travel Trends 2026 report by Amadeus & Globetrender, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, travel trends through the end of 2026 no longer revolve around the question “where to go?”. Instead, global travelers are now asking “how to go and what to travel for?”.

The Viettel Virtual Assistant platform, researched and developed by Viettel AI, has been named among the Top 10 Outstanding Digital Technology Products for Overseas Markets at the Make in Viet Nam 2025 Awards, a representative of Viettel Group said on January 5.

After a prolonged period focused on mastering technology, Viet Nam is now facing a new development imperative: not only to achieve self-reliance, but to move towards leadership. This marks an important shift in development thinking, as the digital technology industry is positioned at the heart of national self-reliance and digital sovereignty.

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, developing concentrated digital technology zones is an inevitable path to keeping up with global trends and creating breakthroughs in socio-economic development.

Concentrated digital technology zones are not merely places where businesses operate; they are spaces where value is created, knowledge is cultivated, and innovation is strongly promoted.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested that the revised Bankruptcy Law should strengthen oversight mechanisms in bankruptcy procedures to prevent potential abuses, drawing on international best practices in this area.

The “Viet Nam Takes Off” MegaLive sessions, organised within the framework of the Viet Nam International Sourcing Expo 2025 (VnSourcing 2025) at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, aim to promote outstanding Vietnamese products to both domestic and international consumers.

The Law on Digital Technology Industry, which will officially take effect from January 1, 2026, marks a significant turning point for Viet Nam as it strives to rise in the digital era. It establishes a solid legal framework to guide the development of Viet Nam’s digital technology industry, semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital asset.

The amended Law on Product and Goods Quality and Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, which will take effect from January 1, 2026, are set to shift from administrative management of products and goods to risk-based governance, creating a legal foundation for a transparent and safe commercial environment.

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a conference on July 14 to review the innovation, digital transformation, and sci-tech activities in the first half of 2025.

The Viet Nam E-Commerce and Digital Technology Application Forum 2025 is expected to attract strong participation and enthusiastic response from organisations and enterprises, contributing to promoting Vietnamese brands and enhancing the country’s e-commerce profile internationally.