Remarkable achievements in science, technology, innovation

Remarkable achievements in science, technology, innovation

News & Gallery 29/01/2026

Vietnam’s Internet speeds have risen sharply, placing the country among regional leaders and within the global top 10–15 by international assessments, with 4G coverage exceeding 99.8% and 5G reaching more than 91% of the population.

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic, science-tech diplomacy

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic, science-tech diplomacy

News & Gallery 27/01/2026

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic diplomacy and science and technology diplomacy.

Viet Nam seeks to build semiconductor ecosystem

Viet Nam seeks to build semiconductor ecosystem

News & Gallery 27/01/2026

Semiconductors have been identified as a strategic technology of Viet Nam. To realise this goal, comprehensive support mechanisms are required, not limited to investment incentives alone.

Law on Artificial Intelligence establishes a mechanism to control high-tech fraud

Law on Artificial Intelligence establishes a mechanism to control high-tech fraud

News & Gallery 22/01/2026

The Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has just been promulgated, setting out a comprehensive legal framework for the first time to prevent, deter, and deal with acts that exploit AI to misappropriate assets and manipulate social perception.

Trio of core drivers of new growth model highlighted at 14th National Party Congress

Trio of core drivers of new growth model highlighted at 14th National Party Congress

News & Gallery 22/01/2026

Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung on January 21 delivered a presentation at the 14th National Party Congress, focusing on breakthrough solutions to make science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation the core drivers of a new, fast and sustainable growth model in the era of national rise driven by knowledge and digital technology.

Science, technology, innovation to define Viet Nam’s status in New Era

Science, technology, innovation to define Viet Nam’s status in New Era

News & Gallery 21/01/2026

The science and technology and innovation have been defined as a central driving force for Viet Nam’s rapid and sustainable growth in the new era, said Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.

Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

News & Gallery 20/01/2026

To ensure that science and technology truly act as a powerful growth engine, experts emphasised the need for the Government to put in place supportive mechanisms and policies that encourage enterprises to invest in research and development, while strengthening cooperation among the State, research institutions and the business sector.

Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung and Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo discussed measures to boost cooperation between the two countries in 5G development and artificial intelligence (AI) governance at their meeting in Ha Noi on January 16 on the sidelines of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN).

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc’s goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Charter.

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications support Viet Nam in planning and developing science and technology infrastructure, including digital infrastructure, technology transfer, and training high-quality human resources such as managers, experts, scientists, and skilled workers.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affirm leadership in digital era

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affirm leadership in digital era

News & Gallery 03/02/2026

Fully embracing the content of the resolution, localities have devised clear roadmaps and action plans tailored to new development conditions.

Digital transformation is not only a new development space, but also a new business model and a new way of management.
The government must assign tasks to enterprises according to the national strategy with ambitious goals, and must create challenges, allowing State-owned enterprises to assume a leadership role in green development, digital development, governance and technology, self-reliance and international integration and especially in digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the 4th industrial revolution. The technologies of the 4th industrial revolution are mainly digital technologies to support digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the economics of knowledge. Digital transformation creates a digital economy, which relies on information and data as its resources and is based on algorithms, while algorithms and information in turn are knowledge.
Digital transformation is the convergence of science and technology, of the knowledge economy, of the 4th industrial revolution and of innovation. Digital transformation is the driving force for development that can transform Vietnam into a prosperous and developed country.
Digital transformation is a comprehensive revolution that involves everyone. Only when all people use digital platforms and digital applications for their business and everyday purposes will digital transformation be considered successful.
Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affirm leadership in digital era

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affirm leadership in digital era

News & Gallery 03/02/2026

Fully embracing the content of the resolution, localities have devised clear roadmaps and action plans tailored to new development conditions.

Remarkable achievements in science, technology, innovation

Remarkable achievements in science, technology, innovation

News & Gallery 29/01/2026

Vietnam’s Internet speeds have risen sharply, placing the country among regional leaders and within the global top 10–15 by international assessments, with 4G coverage exceeding 99.8% and 5G reaching more than 91% of the population.

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic, science-tech diplomacy

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic, science-tech diplomacy

News & Gallery 27/01/2026

General Secretary To Lam stresses high priority for economic diplomacy and science and technology diplomacy.

Viet Nam seeks to build semiconductor ecosystem

Viet Nam seeks to build semiconductor ecosystem

News & Gallery 27/01/2026

Semiconductors have been identified as a strategic technology of Viet Nam. To realise this goal, comprehensive support mechanisms are required, not limited to investment incentives alone.

Law on Artificial Intelligence establishes a mechanism to control high-tech fraud

Law on Artificial Intelligence establishes a mechanism to control high-tech fraud

News & Gallery 22/01/2026

The Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has just been promulgated, setting out a comprehensive legal framework for the first time to prevent, deter, and deal with acts that exploit AI to misappropriate assets and manipulate social perception.

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Development Stategies 15/01/2025

Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation is the "golden key" to help Viet Nam overcome middle-income trap and achieve the goal of becoming a strong and prosperous country by 2045, said General Secretary To Lam.

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Development Stategies 25/11/2024

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has signed a decision issuing an action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025.

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Policies 05/11/2024

The Ministry of Information and Communications has revised Vietnam’s E-Government Architecture Framework Version 3.0 to strengthen data-sharing capabilities and align with national digital transformation efforts.

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Policies & Strategies 24/10/2024

The strategy targets to ensure Vietnam is capable of mastering and applying blockchain technology in all socio-economic fields, realising the goal of becoming a stable and prosperous digital nation.

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, the Vietnam Information Security Day 2024 Workshop - Exhibition, co-hosted by the Authority of Information Security and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), officially commenced in Hanoi. The event carries the theme, "Information Security for National Data Infrastructure and Digital Platforms."

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Photo-Video 20/11/2024

On November 19, 2024, the Vietnam International Digital Week 2024 (VIDW 2024), themed "Virtual Assistants," officially kicked off in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam.

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

Photo-Video 28/10/2024

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden, on October 27, the Ministry of Information and Communications held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam" (1997-2013).

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

Photo-Video 17/04/2024

On April 15, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has granted licenses to Viettel and VNPT to establish public ground-based mobile telecommunications networks using 5G technology.

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Photo-Video 02/04/2024

To support Vietnamese digital technology enterprises in boosting investment, expanding markets, and seizing business opportunities abroad, on March 26, 2024, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Information and Communications held the 2nd Global Digital Cooperation Conference with the theme "Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market."

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

News and Press Releases 25/06/2025

Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

News and Press Releases 27/05/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 11 had meetings with leaders of several business giants from France and Europe as part of his working visit to the European nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

News and Press Releases 12/06/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday attended Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris as part of his ongoing tour to the European country.

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The 21 grand challenges span a broad spectrum of critical domains, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), biotechnology, next-generation telecommunications (5G and 6G), semiconductors, blockchain, big data, space technology and other cross-disciplinary areas.

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The two nations signed a cooperation deal to jointly develop digital infrastructure, innovation, and workforce training.