(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation and pursuit of sustainable growth, investing in science and technology is no longer optional but vital for its future growth and resilience. At a recent forum in Hanoi on promoting innovation and developing strategic technology sectors, government officials, international organizations, and experts agreed that Vietnam’s future competitiveness depends on mastering science, technology, and innovation.

(VOVWORLD) - Amid the strong momentum of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the global trend of digital transformation, the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) is affirming its pioneering role as the country’s leading industrial-energy group. For Petrovietnam, digital transformation carries special strategic significance. As a key pillar of the economy and a guarantor of national energy security, the Group operates in a highly competitive sector marked by constant market fluctuations, requiring strong competitiveness and advanced technological capabilities.

(VOVWORLD) - ViGen, Vietnam’s first large-scale open-source Vietnamese language dataset for AI, was launched last week by NIC, Meta, and the AI for Vietnam Foundation. It aims to empower local researchers, startups, and policymakers to build AI solutions that reflect Vietnam’s language, culture, and identity. Philip Chua, APAC Director of Public Policy, Products for Meta, talked to VOV24/7’s reporter about the ViGen project and how far Vietnam has gone in the global AI race.

(VOVWORLD) - The VietLeap AI Accelerator, a pioneering program designed to unleash the potential of early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) startups in high-impact sectors, was launched in Hanoi on Thursday within the framework of the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2025 (VIIE 2025).

(VOVWORLD) - The National Innovation Day 2025 and the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2025 will take place from October 1 to 3 in Hanoi. The National Innovation Center (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in coordination with the Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI) under the Ministry of Science and Technology announced the event on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - The new Vietnam Space Museum opened by the Vietnam National Space Center marks a milestone in Vietnam’s advancement of science, technology, and innovation. The museum was envisioned as a driving force for digital transformation and an inspiration for the next generation of scientists and innovators.

(VOVWORLD) - The Nobel Prize Exhibition and Dialogue 2025 took place on Monday at RMIT Saigon South Campus, bringing together leading Swedish and Vietnamese experts to explore how AI is shaping education, research, and innovation.

(VOVWORLD) - Starting January 1, 2026, the Law on the Digital Technology Industry will take effect, and for the first time Vietnam will have a legal framework for digital assets. A draft resolution on a pilot digital asset and cryptocurrency market was submitted to the National Assembly last month. This important step to foster Vietnam’s digital economy will create a legal corridor to protect investors from cybersecurity risks.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and the UK have great potential to boost cooperation in semiconductor, says British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew. At a recent interview with VOV during the Vietnam-UK Semiconductor Forum in Hanoi, the Ambassador said Vietnam’s national semiconductor strategy toward becoming a regional semiconductor hub is very much in line with the UK's capacities and capabilities. He said the two countries can join forces to train the next generation of semiconductor engineers, boost research links, and open new doors for business collaboration.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is among the leading localities in digital transformation and administrative reform. The city has established over 5,000 community digital transformation teams with 30,000 members working at the grassroots level. Since the two-tier local government model began, Hanoi has enhanced efforts on digital transformation, including the campaign “45 days and nights to support digital transformation at communes and wards.”