(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.”

(VOVWORLD) - To mark Vietnam Cybersecurity Day, August 6, Meta has launched its “Decode Scam 2025” campaign themed “Is This Legit?” focusing on boosting users’ critical thinking and scam awareness.

(VOVWORLD) - A project titled “AI Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals” has been launched, aiming to reach 15,000 medical workers across Vietnam. The 2-year project is implemented by VietHealth, a Vietnamese organization specializing in science and technology for medicine and public health. Nguyen Dinh Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer of VietHealth and Project Director, now shares with VOV24/7 reporter Bao Tram insights into the training program, how AI can transform the healthcare sector, and the challenges faced in practical implementation.

(VOVWORLD) - Big data and artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and treatment topped the agenda at the Vietnam Health Forum 2025, which opened Monday at Military Hospital 108 in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - At least 15,000 healthcare professionals across Vietnam will benefit from the “AI Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals” project this year and next.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam embarked on a nationwide administrative restructuring as from July 1, cybersecurity experts are warning of a surge in sophisticated online scams exploiting the transition. The merger of provinces and reconfiguration of local government units has inadvertently created an opportunity for cybercriminals targeting individuals and businesses.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam accelerates its journey to become a regional digital powerhouse, how can early-stage startups tap into cutting-edge AI technologies, sharpen their skills, and build impactful solutions to tackle real-world challenges? To empower Vietnamese innovators, Google has launched two new initiatives – the AI Bootcamp and the AI Solution Lab – designed specifically to support local startups in mastering AI and turning bold ideas into scalable products. In an exclusive conversation with VOV24/7, Thye Yeow Bok, Head of Startup Ecosystem for Asia-Pacific at Google, shares how these programs embody Google’s broader innovation vision for Vietnam and benefit Vietnamese startups.

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has hailed cooperation between the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and Google as profoundly significant, helping accelerate Vietnam’s startup and innovation ecosystem, particularly in strategic technology sectors like artificial intelligence (AI).