HCM City accelerates digital infrastructure, large data centres
Information Technology
FPT Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan’s OKI Electric Industry to supply next-generation automated teller machines and cash recycling solutions to Vietnam’s banking sector, the companies said. The partnership aims to support the modernisation of banking infrastructure as...
FPT, Japan’s OKI to supply next-generation ATMs to Vietnam
Information Technology
Viettel Solutions announced that it has partnered with US-based technology firm Shush Inc to test a Network Authentication model designed to replace SMS-based OTP verification.
Việt Nam successfully pilots ‘OTP-free’ network authentication solution
Tech
A decree regulating the operation of Việt Nam’s data exchange is expected to be issued in the second quarter of 2026, as part of a broader push to strengthen national data governance and accelerate the digital transformation.
Decree on data exchange to be issued in Q2 2026
Information Technology
Companies are accelerating the establishment of security operations centres to strengthen cybersecurity, enable faster detection and response, according to a study by global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky.
Vietnamese firms setting up security operations centres amid growing cyber threats
Tech
AI is creating tangible value in which banks use AI to monitor transactions in real time to prevent fraud insurance companies automate claims assessment and settlement and manufacturing applies predictive maintenance to reduce errors and optimise production lines.
Việt Nam emerges as magnet for AI investment
Tech
The sector’s contribution to gross domestic product growth was estimated at VNĐ124.1 trillion, an increase of 33.3 per cent year-on-year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Science and technology sector reports strong January growth
Start-up
In 2026, venture capital inflows into Việt Nam’s start-up ecosystem are expected to recover gradually, though in a more ive manner. VinVentures forecasts that capital will focus on start-ups that have survived the rigorous screening of 2024–2025, possess clear business...
Việt Nam’s start-up market enters restructuring phase
Digital Transformation
AI, automation, messaging, video and global commerce are increasingly inseparable in Việt Nam''s digital economy.
AI, messaging to shape Việt Nam's social commerce in 2026
Tech
Zalo and Tiktok were also found to have lacked clear policies to protect vulnerable consumer groups.
Zalo and TikTok face huge fines for violations of consumer rights
Digital Transformation
Sao Khue 2026 will, for the first time, apply a next-generation evaluation model designed to more accurately reflect the capacity, maturity and real-world value of Vietnamese digital technology products and solutions.
Sao Khuê 2026 to map Việt Nam’s digital technology solutions
Semiconductor
Việt Nam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Việt Nam seeks cooperation with ASML to develop semiconductor industry
Semiconductor
Located in Hòa Lạc High-Tech Park on a 27-hectare site, the plant will serve as national infrastructure for semiconductor research, design, testing and production.
Việt Nam breaks ground on first domestic chip manufacturing plant
Tech
The prize was established as part of the effort to implement Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee, dated December 22, 2024, which focuses on breakthrough advancements in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation nationwide.
US$1 million AI prize officially launched
Digital Transformation
Resolution 57 on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation has delivered significant measurable results in the first year of implementation.
Sci-tech to reshape Việt Nam’s growth path
Tech
NVIDIA will provide AI infrastructure, simulation libraries, models, frameworks and blueprints, while Siemens will commit hundreds of industrial AI experts and leading hardware and software.
