The introduction of Amazon Web Services’ first Local Zone in Hanoi brings low-latency cloud infrastructure to Vietnam as demand for AI, digital transformation, and local data processing continues to accelerate.
The central city currently has over 61,100 active businesses. Of these, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for more than 97%, equivalent to over 59,200 units.
The event expected to bringing together enterprises, investment funds, technology corporations, startups and innovation organisations from over 60 countries and territories.
A newly-issued plan sets a clear objective: science, technology, and innovation must contribute directly to increasing productivity, quality, added value, and the sector's overall competitiveness.
The six-day event featuring some key activities, including Vietnam Finance Forum 2026, and the Da Nang Semiconductor and High Technology 2026 Conference.
The city will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate the screening and matching of profiles, striving to reduce average recruitment times for businesses and waiting periods for job seekers by 30% to 50%.