In 2024, Vietnam's digital economy saw a major uptick in interest in artificial intelligence (AI).

Vietnam can unlock the digital economy across sectors through the effective use of AI-powered solutions.

The growth of Vietnam's esports market is highlighted in the Vietnam Esports White Book 2022-2023, which outlines global trends.

Hanoi Times - Vietnam plans to intensify its cooperation in scientific and technological field with Japan through projects to build the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park and a Vietnam-Japan research institute.

Hanoi Times – France Telecom has reached an agreement with the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City National Universities to develop high-quality human resources for the IT and telecom industry.

Hanoi Times - The Australian-financed project to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters in central Quang Ngai province has won praise for the effective implementation.

Hanoi - The Vietnam National University ’s College of Technology (Coltech VNU) in Hanoi opened a new laboratory funded by Toshiba o­n December 7.

Hanoi Times– Russia ’s largest telecom investment group Altimo o­n Dec. 7 launched a scholarship programme for Vietnamese IT students.

Hanoi Times - Luxury mobile phone maker Vertu and FPT Distribution have opened the first Vertu showroom in Hanoi.

Hanoi Times – o­n November 30, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Khanh, Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Pediatrics Association, stated that Vietnam can now forecast the IQ (intelligence quotient) of children by using the Fagan test o­n children aged 6-24 months.

Hanoi Times - The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications (VNPT) and Intel o­n November 30 launched a large sale promotion “Welcome 2008” for Internet and computer users in the country.

Hanoi Times - Vietnam will have to beef up education and training if it hopes to become o­ne of the world’s top five guest worker providers and a major outsourcer in the next 10 years.

Hanoi Times - A recent survey carried out by the Global Education Centre showed that o­nly 19 percent out of 5, 000 English learners who were asked can use their English.

Hanoi Times – After ten years of internet development, Vietnam’s connection speeds have increased by 7,500 times while internet connection charges remain among the lowest in the world, proclaimed the Ministry of Information and Communications o­n Nov. 29 in Hanoi.

Hanoi Times - NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a global ICT solution provider, and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the largest Vietnamese telecom operator, o­n November 27, announced an agreement to form a joint-venture company, Global Data Service Joint Stock Company, in Hanoi in early January 2008 to provide world-class data-center services.

Hanoi Times – Information technology companies showcased their latest hardware and software business solutions at a seminar held o­n November 27.

Hanoi Times – A three-year, national programme to promote the use of information technology in public offices will kick off in 2008.

Hanoi Times – Vietnam is poised to deploy Third Generation (3G) mobile technology, which will ensure improved voice and high-speed date services, industry insiders said.According to Phan Hoang Duc, a member of VNPT’s management board, Vietnam ’s telecom market witnessed an outstanding growth rate of some 30 percent in recent years, and 3G is where mobile development is headed.

Hanoi Times - Vietnam is poised to deploy Third Generation (3G) mobile technology, which will ensure improved voice and high-speed data services, industry insiders said.

Under the PM’s decision, between now and 2010, Vietnam will build mechanisms, policies and legal documents to create a legal framework for investment in developing bio-fuel and expanding its use.

Signed between the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Intel Vietnam, Microsoft Vietnam and the Vietnam Technical and Commercial Bank (Techcombank), the “Integration with Information Technology” program aims to assist SMEs in the areas of hardware, management software, finance and training.

The five ISPs, Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Groups (VNPT), Viettel, EVN Telecom, Saigon Postel, and Netnam, yesterday attended a workshop held by the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hanoi to consider and contribute their opinions to the draft decree o­n Internet control, the substitute for the current o­ne, Decree 55.

Hanoi Times -The Vietnam Veterinary Department and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a deal to launch the second phase of the Regional Cooperation Project for Animal Disease Control o­n November 20.