[VOVWORLD] - With the Vietnam Capital Law now in effect, Hanoi is seizing new opportunities to make breakthroughs via science and technology. The Hanoi Innovation Centre (HIC) Joint Stock Company, launched last month, is envisioned as a strategic "runway" connecting the State, enterprises, and academia to solve the city’s most pressing challenges.

[VOVWORLD] - A seminar titled “Vietnam tourism – Promoting digital transformation and AI application for rapid and sustainable development” was held on Thursday, as part of the Vietnam International Travel Mart, VITM Hanoi 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese Government has issued a plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence, outlining specific tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for relevant agencies and organizations.

Digital technology used in elections, a transformation driven by population data

(VOVWORLD) - The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term has concluded with voter turnout reaching over 99% of more than 78 million voters. The most significant result was the success of a "digital election" model used for the first time in Vietnam, which leveraged the VNeID application and the national population database to totally transform the election process and make the people's right to mastery more transparent, convenient, and secure than ever before.

Banning children from social media platforms – a barrier or a shield?

(VOVWORLD) - Last December Australia became the first country to legally ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Reddit, and YouTube — with the sole exception of YouTube Kids. In Vietnam, the question “to ban or not to ban” has sparked a heated debate on public forums. Would we be shielding children from harm or merely preventing them from fully integrating into the digital age?

Five social trends will drive Vietnamese business growth in 2026

(VOVWORLD) - Meta has identified five social trends that will shape Vietnamese business growth in 2026. Vietnam ranks among the most socially connected markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

NIC Scale X powers Vietnam’s deep-tech push to global markets

(VOVWORLD) - As digital transformation and AI reshape global economies, Vietnam is gearing up to position itself as a rising hub for deep-tech innovation. The launch of NIC Scale X, a next-generation acceleration program, on January 14 this year, marks a pivotal step in that journey. Established through a strategic partnership between the National Innovation Center (NIC), the UN Development Program (UNDP), and the Government of Japan, the initiative aims to propel startups from the laboratory to international markets.

VietLeap AI Accelerator: a launchpad for AI success stories from Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) -The journey of Brain-Life, a pioneering neurotechnology startup, is a testament to the rise of AI innovation in Vietnam. In developing Focus Plus, a real-time, AI-powered mental health monitoring headband, Brain-Life bridges the gap between neuroscience and daily wellness. As the startup prepares to launch its first commercial product in 2026, its success is being accelerated by VietLeap, a program designed to propel Vietnamese AI talent onto the global stage.

Vietnam’s e-commerce booms in 2025

(VOVWORLD) - E-commerce was among the fastest-growing sectors of Vietnam’s economy in 2025, with an estimated growth rate of 25%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The market valued at 31 billion USD, accounting for 10% of total retail sales of goods and consumer services. Amid global economic volatility, e-commerce is increasingly viewed as an effective channel for Vietnamese enterprises to access international markets.

Vietnam Digital Asset Investment Club launched

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Assets Association has launched the Vietnam Digital Asset Investment Club (VIDA), a voluntary, non-profit organization focused on building knowledge, skills, and standards to help individual and institutional investors participate responsibly in the digital asset market.