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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.

Former Australian ambassador sees stable political system major strength of Vietnam

Andrew Goledzinowski, former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam from 2022 to 2024, said that Vietnam is at a historic juncture, noting that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is an event of particularly important significance.

Objectives of Vietnam’s sci-tech, innovation strategy reachable: Israeli expert

Vietnam is aiming to become a high-tech economy with the STI pillars identified as the enablers, and the local conditions enable their rapid development, said an Israeli expert.

Science, technology drive Vietnam’s rising global profile: expert

Assoc. Prof. Le Duc Anh from Tokyo University held that for fast and sustainable development, Vietnam should prioritise science – technology and innovation as the main driver of productivity, focusing on sectors with high spillover effects such as semiconductors, AI, data, new energy and materials, biomedical technology, automation – robotics, and cybersecurity.