Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung and Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo discussed measures to boost cooperation between the two countries in 5G development and artificial intelligence (AI) governance at their meeting in Ha Noi on January 16 on the sidelines of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN).

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc’s goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Charter.

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications support Viet Nam in planning and developing science and technology infrastructure, including digital infrastructure, technology transfer, and training high-quality human resources such as managers, experts, scientists, and skilled workers.

Mobile app on information and education, mass mobilisation affairs made debut

Mobile app on information and education, mass mobilisation affairs made debut

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

The app, developed by Viettel, serves as the official, unified platform for the information and education, and mass mobilisation sector, helping the public verify information about the Party's policies and guidelines.

Viet Nam starts construction of first domestic chip plant

Viet Nam starts construction of first domestic chip plant

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Viet Nam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Ha Noi on January 16.

Việt Nam to remain responsible, active member of ASEAN digital cooperation

Việt Nam to remain responsible, active member of ASEAN digital cooperation

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính yesterday reaffirmed Việt Nam’s commitment to proactive and responsible ASEAN digital cooperation while attending the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Hà Nội.

ASEAN needs to develop humane digital ecosystem: Prime Minister

ASEAN needs to develop humane digital ecosystem: Prime Minister

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) which took place in Ha Noi, on January 15.

Viet Nam wins big at ASEAN Digital Awards 2026 with three major prizes

Viet Nam wins big at ASEAN Digital Awards 2026 with three major prizes

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Viet Nam secured three prizes at the ASEAN Digital Awards 2026, including two Gold Awards in the Digital Startup and Innovation categories, underscoring the country’s rising standing in innovation and the development of the regional digital economy.

Vietnam among top contenders in ASEAN Digital Awards finals

Vietnam among top contenders in ASEAN Digital Awards finals

News & Gallery 14/01/2026

The awards aim to help promote innovation, anticipate emerging technology trends, and recognise the role of digital transformation in driving socio-economic development across ASEAN countries.

Resolution spurs digital transformation as localities turn policy into action

Resolution spurs digital transformation as localities turn policy into action

News & Gallery 14/01/2026

A wide range of digital models and digital knowledge initiatives have been rolled out, generating tangible momentum in socio-economic development and accelerating the spread of digital transformation across communities.

Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

News & Gallery 20/01/2026

To ensure that science and technology truly act as a powerful growth engine, experts emphasised the need for the Government to put in place supportive mechanisms and policies that encourage enterprises to invest in research and development, while strengthening cooperation among the State, research institutions and the business sector.

Digital transformation is not only a new development space, but also a new business model and a new way of management.
The government must assign tasks to enterprises according to the national strategy with ambitious goals, and must create challenges, allowing State-owned enterprises to assume a leadership role in green development, digital development, governance and technology, self-reliance and international integration and especially in digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the 4th industrial revolution. The technologies of the 4th industrial revolution are mainly digital technologies to support digital transformation.
Digital transformation is the economics of knowledge. Digital transformation creates a digital economy, which relies on information and data as its resources and is based on algorithms, while algorithms and information in turn are knowledge.
Digital transformation is the convergence of science and technology, of the knowledge economy, of the 4th industrial revolution and of innovation. Digital transformation is the driving force for development that can transform Vietnam into a prosperous and developed country.
Digital transformation is a comprehensive revolution that involves everyone. Only when all people use digital platforms and digital applications for their business and everyday purposes will digital transformation be considered successful.
Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

Science, technology, innovation as engines of economic growth

News & Gallery 20/01/2026

To ensure that science and technology truly act as a powerful growth engine, experts emphasised the need for the Government to put in place supportive mechanisms and policies that encourage enterprises to invest in research and development, while strengthening cooperation among the State, research institutions and the business sector.

Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

Viet Nam, Singapore eye stronger cooperation in 5G, AI governance

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung and Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo discussed measures to boost cooperation between the two countries in 5G development and artificial intelligence (AI) governance at their meeting in Ha Noi on January 16 on the sidelines of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN).

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation

News & Gallery 17/01/2026

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Ha Noi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc’s goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Charter.

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

Viet Nam seeks Japan’s support in science and technology infrastructure development

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications support Viet Nam in planning and developing science and technology infrastructure, including digital infrastructure, technology transfer, and training high-quality human resources such as managers, experts, scientists, and skilled workers.

Mobile app on information and education, mass mobilisation affairs made debut

Mobile app on information and education, mass mobilisation affairs made debut

News & Gallery 16/01/2026

The app, developed by Viettel, serves as the official, unified platform for the information and education, and mass mobilisation sector, helping the public verify information about the Party's policies and guidelines.

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Science and technology – "golden key" to achieve prosperity: General Secretary

Development Stategies 15/01/2025

Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation is the "golden key" to help Viet Nam overcome middle-income trap and achieve the goal of becoming a strong and prosperous country by 2045, said General Secretary To Lam.

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Gov't issues action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025

Development Stategies 25/11/2024

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has signed a decision issuing an action plan on digital economy development for 2024-2025.

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Vietnam upgrades e-government architecture with new data coordination platform

Policies 05/11/2024

The Ministry of Information and Communications has revised Vietnam’s E-Government Architecture Framework Version 3.0 to strengthen data-sharing capabilities and align with national digital transformation efforts.

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Strategy aims to turn Vietnam into leader in blockchain technology application

Policies & Strategies 24/10/2024

The strategy targets to ensure Vietnam is capable of mastering and applying blockchain technology in all socio-economic fields, realising the goal of becoming a stable and prosperous digital nation.

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Vietnam Information Security Day Workshop - Exhibition 2024

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, the Vietnam Information Security Day 2024 Workshop - Exhibition, co-hosted by the Authority of Information Security and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA), officially commenced in Hanoi. The event carries the theme, "Information Security for National Data Infrastructure and Digital Platforms."

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Vietnam International Digital Week 2024

Photo-Video 20/11/2024

On November 19, 2024, the Vietnam International Digital Week 2024 (VIDW 2024), themed "Virtual Assistants," officially kicked off in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam.

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

MIC held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam"

Photo-Video 28/10/2024

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden, on October 27, the Ministry of Information and Communications held a meeting with Swedish lecturers from the Project "Advanced Media Training for Journalists in Viet Nam" (1997-2013).

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises

Photo-Video 15/01/2025

On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi. This year's forum theme was "Mastering Digital Technology, Leading Vietnam's Digital Transformation with Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises."

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Vietnam and South Korea boost AI cooperation for a digital future

Photo-Video 21/11/2024

On November 21, 2024, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2024 took place in Hanoi under the theme: "Vietnam and Korea: Partners in the AI Era."

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

The Ministry of Information and Communications grants 5G licenses to Viettel and VNPT

Photo-Video 17/04/2024

On April 15, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has granted licenses to Viettel and VNPT to establish public ground-based mobile telecommunications networks using 5G technology.

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market

Photo-Video 02/04/2024

To support Vietnamese digital technology enterprises in boosting investment, expanding markets, and seizing business opportunities abroad, on March 26, 2024, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Information and Communications held the 2nd Global Digital Cooperation Conference with the theme "Opportunities for Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in the International Market."

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

Deputy PM stresses importance of learning int’l experiences in nuclear power development

News and Press Releases 25/06/2025

Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

Prime Minister meets leaders of France' business giants in Paris

News and Press Releases 27/05/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 11 had meetings with leaders of several business giants from France and Europe as part of his working visit to the European nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris

News and Press Releases 12/06/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday attended Viet Nam-France Business Forum in Paris as part of his ongoing tour to the European country.

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

Science ministry releases 21 grand challenges in science, technology

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The 21 grand challenges span a broad spectrum of critical domains, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), biotechnology, next-generation telecommunications (5G and 6G), semiconductors, blockchain, big data, space technology and other cross-disciplinary areas.

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

Vietnam, Estonia deepen ties in digital economy and transformation

News and Press Releases 09/06/2025

The two nations signed a cooperation deal to jointly develop digital infrastructure, innovation, and workforce training.