Tags

national

Former Google Chief Eric Schmidt backs Việt Nams AI ambitions during Hà Nội dialogue

Former Google Chief Eric Schmidt backs Việt Nam's AI ambitions during Hà Nội dialogue

Schmidt said Việt Nam has the potential to become a leader in artificial intelligence, citing its talent pool and growing commitment to innovation and technology development.
NIC, ViSecurity hold cybersecurity training programme in HCM City

NIC, ViSecurity hold cybersecurity training programme in HCM City

A three-day training programme in HCM City brought together officials, experts and businesses to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and support Việt Nam’s growing digital economy
Sanofi, VN vaccine watchdog link up to strengthen quality control

Sanofi, VN vaccine watchdog link up to strengthen quality control

Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam Co Ltd and the National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen vaccine quality control in Việt Nam.
CPI edges up 0.29 per cent in May

CPI edges up 0.29 per cent in May

Việt Nam''s consumer price index rose 0.29 per cent in May from April, driven by higher electricity, water, fuel, housing and construction material costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
Foreign investment inflow in Jan–May up 34.9 per cent year-on-year

Foreign investment inflow in Jan–May up 34.9 per cent year-on-year

Việt Nam attracted US$24.81 billion in foreign investment in the first five months of the year, up 34.9 per cent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Việt Nam to host first nationwide AI-native hackathon in Đà Nẵng

Việt Nam to host first nationwide AI-native hackathon in Đà Nẵng

A nationwide AI-native hackathon backed by the National Innovation Centre and Meta will bring up to 3,000 developers to Đà Nẵng in July to build AI products for real-world business challenges.
Removing bottlenecks for billion-dollar wind power projects

Removing bottlenecks for billion-dollar wind power projects

Việt Nam’s wind power ambitions face persistent hurdles over financing, transmission infrastructure and policy clarity despite strong growth potential and rising energy demand nationwide.
Deputy PM orders faster implementation of key energy projects amid delays

Deputy PM orders faster implementation of key energy projects amid delays

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc has ordered the acceleration of major power and energy projects to ensure they meet energy security and economic growth targets.
Energy sector seen as key pillar for Việt Nams green, double-digit growth ambitions

Energy sector seen as key pillar for Việt Nam’s green, double-digit growth ambitions

To sustain GDP growth of around 10 per cent, electricity demand is expected to increase by 12-15 per cent annually, requiring an additional 7,000-8,000 MW of new capacity each year.
Vietnam Airlines partners with NIC to drive aviation innovation

Vietnam Airlines partners with NIC to drive aviation innovation

Vietnam Airlines and the National Innovation Centre have joined forces to accelerate digital transformation, applying AI and automation to modernise operations and improve passenger experience.
SME law to be amended to boost innovation and competitiveness

SME law to be amended to boost innovation and competitiveness

The government is drafting comprehensive amendments to the Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to a more coherent, long-term and effective legal framework for the business sector.
2026 power technology handbook launched to support green energy transition

2026 power technology handbook launched to support green energy transition

The publication comes as Việt Nam faces rising electricity demand driven by rapid economic growth and industrial expansion, while also seeking to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions under its international climate commitments.
Việt Nam prepares contingency plans for 2026 dry-season power shortages

Việt Nam prepares contingency plans for 2026 dry-season power shortages

From operating the power system and supplementing supply sources to promoting electricity conservation and developing battery energy storage systems (BESS), a wide range of measures are being deployed to ensure stable power supply during periods of extreme demand.
Deputy PM calls for stronger AWS support for Việt Nams digital infrastructure

Deputy PM calls for stronger AWS support for Việt Nam’s digital infrastructure

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng on Friday called on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expand co-operation with Việt Nam in digital infrastructure development, cloud computing and high-quality workforce training.
National Assembly extends first session by half a day

National Assembly extends first session by half a day

Under the revised agenda, the legislature will approve two additional items – a draft law supplementing several articles of key tax-related laws and the plan to handle the source of money to implement the international arbitration ruling.