2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed a decision approving the Digital Government Development Programme, setting a roadmap to build a fully digital state apparatus by 2030.
Viet Nam, IAEA review national nuclear power infrastructure
Viet Nam is working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a comprehensive review of its national nuclear power infrastructure, an important step in preparing for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and similar projects in the future.
Seventh Ho Chi Minh Awards, State Awards for science, technology to be presented on National Day 2027
The seventh Ho Chi Minh Awards and State Awards for Science and Technology – the country’s most prestigious honours in the field – will be presented on September 2, 2027, coinciding with Vietnam’s National Day, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced at its regular press briefing on December 1.
Viet Nam stands ready to become region’s “green–digital laboratory”: Prime Minister
Viet Nam faces a historic opportunity for breakthrough development and stands ready to become the region’s “green–digital laboratory”, noted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the closing session of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26.
List of 10 groups of key digital technology products and services announced
The Minister of Science and Technology has promulgated Circular 31/2025/TT-BKHCN (Circular 31) on a list of key digital technology products and services.
Viet Nam launches US$19 bln credit package to speed up digital transformation
VGP - The launching ceremony of a VND 500 trillion (US$19.23 billion) credit program for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic infrastructure development was held in Ha Noi on May 29.
Renewing and improving mechanisms and policies for development of science and technology
The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the requirement to build and complete institutions suited to establishing a new growth model, restructuring the economy, and accelerating industrialisation and modernisation, with science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the main driving forces.
Empowering youth to drive national development in digital era
As a tech-savvy and innovation-ready force, from start-ups to scientific research and artistic creativity, youth should be given a clearly defined role and responsibilities in the draft documents, with a dedicated section affirming them as the vanguard of innovation and national construction and defence, and as a key driver of socio-economic development in the era of integration and digital transformation.
Da Nang remains Vietnam’s fastest 5G city
The city has held the top spot since the start of this year. Its 5G performance is almost 1.5 times higher than runner-up Hai Phong (429.53 Mbps) and even the capital Hanoi (415.73 Mbps).
Digital transformation of public services must start from the people
Digital transformation is becoming an important pillar in the development strategies of all nations. In Viet Nam, the goal of building a digital government has been clearly defined with people at the centre, data as the foundation, and technology as a tool.