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Building a digital ecosystem for foreigners in Vietnam

Since July 1, 2025, the Immigration Department has received more than 87,000 applications and issued over 84,800 electronic identity accounts, with citizens of the Republic of Korea, China and Japan making up the largest share of registered users.

Data security, innovation ecosystem key to strengthening Vietnam’s competitiveness

For digital government, stronger investment is needed in shared digital infrastructure, particularly critical infrastructure, AI infrastructure and high-performance connectivity.

Vietnamese Canadian scientist revives forgotten ecosystems

From restoring an ancient sand dune ecosystem in Canada to promoting the conservation of Vietnam's coastal dunes, native forests and ecological corridors, Vietnamese-born scientist Dang Trung Phuoc has remained committed to using science to revive ecosystems long misunderstood or neglected. His quiet but sustained efforts reflect both a scientist's responsibility to the communities he serves and the enduring commitment of a Vietnamese expatriate to his homeland.

"Live data" paves way for Vietnamese farm exports

Achieving Vietnam's target of more than 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fishery exports in 2026 will require stronger traceability systems, initially focusing on key export commodities, high-value products and major markets such as the EU, the US and China.

One year on, Vietnam's three-tier administration model delivers major governance gains

Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of its Organisation Commission and head of the steering committee for the review, said the reform has marked a qualitative shift in national governance towards a more modern, efficient and service-oriented administration.

Vietnam accelerates tourism digitalisation via AI, data ecosystems

Under this blueprint, tourism is designated as a high-priority sector to enhance the use of digital technology to improve management capabilities, service quality, and the visitor experience.

Outstanding tech performers in Vietnam's digital ecosystem honoured

After four editions of the Top Industry 4.0, this year, the programme was officially renamed “Vietnam I4 Impact Awards”, which is not just a change in name but a shift in development thinking and core values.

Vietnam approves national strategy for modern, safe inclusive financial ecosystem

Under the national financial inclusion strategy for the 2026-2030 period, Vietnam aims for 95% of the population aged 15 and above to have transaction accounts at banks or other authorised institutions by 2030.

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem gains momentum on global stage

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 released by StartupBlink, Vietnam climbed five places to rank 50th globally, marking its highest position ever in the annual rankings.

Ho Chi Minh City listed among global Top 100 startup ecosystems

The southern economic hub climbs 12 places from 2025 to rank 98th globally, marking its highest position ever in StartupBlink’s rankings.

VIPC Summit 2026 highlights Vietnam’s ambitions in strategic technologies

Through the VIPC Summit 2026, Vietnam aims to reaffirm its commitment to building a transparent, competitive and internationally integrated investment environment, while promoting new financial mechanisms and institutions to make science, technology, innovation and digital transformation strategic growth motivation in the coming years.

Administrative procedure coordination system to be put into smooth operation this month

According to the official dispatch, 13 out of 17 ministries and ministerial-level agencies had completed the development, training and deployment of their ministerial-level administrative procedure settlement information systems under the centralised model by April 22.