Rare two-character '.vn' domains to go under the hammer for the first time
Viet Nam will hold its first-ever public auction of two-character “.vn” domain names in 2026, marking a significant step in unlocking the value of scarce national digital assets.
Vietnam’s Internet speeds surge at start of 2026
While average 5G download speeds reached 594.81 Mbps in January, up 52% from 391.05 Mbps in December 2025, upload speeds rose 29.5% to 123.71 Mbps from 95.47 Mbps.
Building “Make in Viet Nam” semiconductor value chain
The groundbreaking of Viet Nam’s first chip manufacturing plant, along with its gradual mastery of key production stages, marks an important shift for the semiconductor industry - from participating in the supply chain to building endogenous capacity.
Social sciences strengthen internal strength, enhance national soft power: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a Lunar New Year (Tet) visit and held a working session with the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and leading scientists and experts in the fields of social sciences and humanities in Ha Noi on February 24.
Science - technology: Driving force opening new avenues for growth
Science and technology create new knowledge and tools; innovation translates that knowledge into products and services; and digital transformation accelerates diffusion across society, unlocking growth and added value.
Vietnam's Internet evolution: From connectivity to trusted digital backbone
Since 2020, Vietnam has achieved a 97% protection rate for its Internet address space. Additionally, 14,000 domain names have been secured to ensure digital identity safety.
Party chief witnesses signing, exchange of Vietnam–US contracts, cooperation agreements
00:58Party General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange of contracts and cooperation agreements in key sectors such as science and technology, digital transformation, aviation, and health care in Washington D.C on the afternoon of February 18 (local time).
Party chief witnesses signing, exchange of Việt Nam - US contracts, cooperation agreements
Vietnamese and US companies signed and exchanged agreements worth $37.2 billion across aviation, technology, digital infrastructure and health care during a Washington event witnessed by General Secretary Tô Lâm.
One year of 5G commercialisation
The 5G mobile network is expected to become a “data highway” for the digital economy: faster, more stable, lower latency, and capable of connecting more devices. It is an important foundation for smart cities, smart manufacturing, and the digital economy.
Vietnam’s first cross-sea UAV delivery route inaugurated
The event marked the debut of the country’s first cross-sea unmanned postal route, representing a pioneering step in smart mobility solutions aimed at boosting the digital economy and easing pressure on road transport infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City.

