Technology

On October 15, during the third working day of the first Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025-2030 tenure, delegates presented papers on the development of science and technology and on promoting the role of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, socio-political organisations, and citizens in building a people-centred city administration.

Viettel High Tech Industries Corporation (VHT) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. jointly held the Open RAN Connect 2025 international conference on open telecommunications technologies in Ha Noi on October 15.

With the theme “Digital transformation: Faster, more effective, closer to the People,” this year marks the fourth celebration of National Digital Transformation Day (October 10). Across the country, activities are being held to renew mindsets, foster creativity, and spread the digital transformation spirit more widely among the people.

The Viettel Digital Services Corporation (Viettel Digital) and the Ha Noi Public Administrative Service Centre have announced a strategic partnership and officially launched the new “Payment Utility” feature on the Ha Noi Digital Citizen (iHanoi) application.

In the era as data becomes a nation’s “strategic resource”, the Vietnam National Data Association has introduced the Global Data Expert Network – VDEN, an initiative that bringing together Vietnamese intellectuals from around the world, connecting experts and policy advisers to help shape a self-reliant and sustainable data-driven economy.

The issuance of the national digital architecture framework affirms the Ministry of Science and Technology’s leading role in shaping policies and guiding technological development, ensuring that all components of the political system move towards a unified model of national governance characterised by smart, transparent, and efficient operations.

Amid the national drive for innovation and digital transformation, Vietnamese farmers are undergoing a strong transformation, gradually integrating into the digital economy and global markets. A new generation of digitally savvy farmers is emerging, bringing vitality and new value to rural and agricultural development.

With a young population, a strong pool of tech talent, and strategic direction from the government, Viet Nam’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is poised for a major leap forward.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the law on technology transfer on the afternoon of October 9 as part of its 50th session.

The strict requirements on financial capacity and security for organisations and businesses participating in opening crypto asset trading floors in the pilot phase are not only intended to ensure the safety of the financial system but also to help screen qualified businesses, create trust, and attract high-quality capital flow into Viet Nam.

Viet Nam is steadily asserting its position in the semiconductor sector with a series of strategic moves, from attracting investment and developing human resources to building technological infrastructure, all aimed at mastering the entire value chain.

At present, many localities nationwide have completed the task of building new-style rural areas, contributing to the creation of liveable rural communities. Entering a new stage, the Party and the state have defined a higher level of development for modern and smart new-style rural areas.

Ha Noi Metro Co. Ltd. on October 4 announced the launch of phase two of its pilot programme on electronic identification, authentication, and biometric recognition on Metro Line 2A (Cat Linh – Ha Dong).

Geospatial technology integrated with artificial intelligence, developed by VegaCosmos, is being showcased at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia. This presence affirms the imprint of Vietnamese technology on the global aerospace stage.

In recent times, Ho Chi Minh City has focused on implementing major programmes on shared digital data, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and digital transformation, turning technology into a driver of growth model innovation and improving the quality of life for people.

Star Telecom (Unitel), a joint venture between the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) of Viet Nam and the Lao Asia Telecom under the Lao Ministry of National Defence, has been recognised as the telecom operator with the best network infrastructure in Laos.

During the glorious 95-year historical journey under the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, generations of Vietnamese have sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. The journey continues in peace, solidarity, and development, with a compassionate and modern Viet Nam welcoming friends from around the world on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day.

The demand for energy to serve industrialisation and urbanisation is rising, while the goal of reducing carbon emissions has become an international commitment. Therefore, nuclear power, with its advantages of large scale and stable operation, is a strategic choice helping Viet Nam to build a green and sustainable future.

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) organised a workshop on September 15 to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and policy responses.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc signed a resolution on September 9, giving the go-ahead for the five-year pilot of crypto asset trading.