Technology

A maritime simulator system developed by Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) has just been certified at the highest level by the certification agency DNV.

Cyberspace has become a new domain of national sovereignty. However, alongside its positive aspects, the rising wave of cyberattacks and the heavy dependence on foreign technologies are placing Viet Nam under urgent pressure to respond effectively to mounting cybersecurity threats.

From a system that once operated primarily on imported equipment, Viet Nam’s electricity sector is now entering a period of strong growth, striving to master core technologies so as not to fall behind in the global energy transition.

Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) held group discussions on the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the morning of November 21 as part of their ongoing 10th session.

On November 21, in Sydney, Australia, a delegation of central and local leaders of Viet Nam attended the closing ceremony of a short-term training programme at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), organised under Conclusion No. 39-KL/TW of the Politburo.

Lawmakers are scheduled to hear the Government’s proposal and a verification report on the draft Law on Artificial Intelligence, and discuss the draft Law on amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Technology Transfer, and the draft Law on High Technology (revised) on November 21 as part of the 15th National Assembly’s 10th session.

Viet Nam’s publishing industry is currently witnessing new development opportunities. Producers and distributors of audiobooks, e-books and digital libraries identify technology, data and user experience as core foundations, gradually shaping the identity of a modern, creative, and globally integrated publishing sector.

From January 1, 2026, information in the National Population Database will be used to replace citizen identification, ID cards and residence information, eliminating the need to submit corresponding documents.

Digital transformation is becoming an important pillar in the development strategies of all nations. In Viet Nam, the goal of building a digital government has been clearly defined with people at the centre, data as the foundation, and technology as a tool.

The boom in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) has been accompanied by increasingly sophisticated violations — from fraud and identity spoofing using face and voice manipulation to image-based manipulation — posing serious threats to information security and citizens’ interests. This reality highlights the urgent need for a robust legal framework to protect users and strengthen cyber-security.

Taking place in Ha Noi from December 12 to 14, Techfest 2025 — with the theme "Creative startups for all people — New growth drivers" — affirms the determination to mobilise the strength of the whole society, making innovation a key driving force for economic growth in the new period.

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group announced on November 11 that it inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on the same day.

New Bioway Organic High-Tech Development Joint Stock Company (Bioway Viet Nam) and Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) in India have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the presence of Tran Thanh Tung, Counsellor of the Embassy of Viet Nam in India.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly affecting every aspect of life. More than merely a tool, AI is becoming a core component in the development strategies of nations, businesses, and global organisations.

During the 2021–2025 period, under the National Programme on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, Ha Noi saved 705.7 kTOE (kilotonnes of oil equivalent), surpassing the assigned target.

In the context of globalisation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been profoundly transforming every sphere of social life, from the economy and healthcare to public administration.

Draft documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the need for breakthrough mechanisms and policies to accelerate digital transformation, ensuring comprehensive digitalisation across all socio-economic sectors in tandem with safeguarding security and safety, while fostering innovation and creativity.

The Ha Noi Convention embodies the world’s shared vision of a safe and responsible cyberspace, while affirming Viet Nam’s position as a hub of trust and international cooperation in the digital era.

Viet Nam’s university startup ecosystem is receiving a major boost with the launch of UniVentures, a regional innovation programme initiated by BLOCK71 of the National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with Temasek Foundation, and supported by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore Global Network, Google Cloud, IBM and Reactor School.

As online commercial fraud continues to increase, closer collaboration among the three stakeholders of the state, businesses, and associations has become more urgent than ever. Such coordination will create a protective shield for e-commerce activities, helping to build a transparent, safe, and sustainable online market.