Viet Nam’s semiconductor industry attracts US$11.6 billion in FDI in 10 months
So far this year, Viet Nam has attracted more than 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor sector, with total registered capital of almost US$11.6 billion, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong.
PM directs acceleration of scientific-technological development, digital transformation
The rate of end-to-end online public services has reached only 39.98%, far below this year's target of 80%. Data quality across national and sectoral databases remains inconsistent, complicating information sharing and reuse. Cybersecurity and incident response capacity also remain inadequate.
Viet Nam to launch first locally-owned semiconductor chip factory in 2026
Viet Nam is making all-out efforts to inaugurate its first domestically-owned semiconductor chip factory in 2026, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed.
Challenge of protecting intellectual property in digital era
Intellectual property (IP) plays a vital role in enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises, while also serving as a strategic national tool for protecting, mastering technologies, and engaging in international competition.
Placing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation at centre of new growth model
The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress need to affirm clearly that breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are not only general directions, but must be positioned in direct connection with the ultimate goal of promoting economic growth, improving labour productivity, and addressing urgent national issues.
Minister-level roundtable on AI governance held in Ninh Binh
Nearly 300 delegates representing government agencies, international organisations and leading enterprises convened in Ninh Binh province on October 27 for a ministerial roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) governance.
Party chief orders removal of institutional bottlenecks in implementing Resolution 57
Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised that implementing Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation is a top priority and a key driver for strategic breakthroughs, thus transforming the country’s development model and establishing a new growth model in line with the spirit of the 13th Party Central Committee’s 13th meeting.
National framework for digital architecture issued
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.
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to nuclear use for sustainable development
Vietnam pledges to actively engage in international initiatives such as ZODIAC on combatting zoonotic diseases, NUTEC Plastics on reducing ocean microplastics, Atoms4Food on promoting food production and safety, and Rays of Hope on cancer prevention and treatment.
Vietnam makes major strides in AI development
In recent years, Vietnam has made notable advances in AI. The 2024 Government AI Readiness Index ranked Vietnam among the top five in ASEAN. Globally, Vietnam placed third in AI trust and fifth in AI acceptance, reflecting growing public confidence and willingness to adopt the technology.