Digital Biz
Banks urged to use data to improve access to credit
This is part of key tasks outlined by the State Bank of Vietnam at the 2026 Banking Digital Transformation event in Hanoi on August 18.
Digital Biz
Daegu technology and innovation space launched in Da Nang
It aims to introduce South Korean Daegu’s advanced technological products and innovative solutions while fostering a deep cooperative environment among businesses, organizations, and research institutes from both cities.
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Mandatory identification and monitoring of all drones ordered after Tan Son Nhat incident
The Ministry of National Defense will mandate declarations from all organizations and individuals owning UAVs, aiming for all domestic unmanned vehicles to be digitally identified, electronically licensed, and subject to real-time journey monitoring by 2030.
Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen telecommunications ties
A joint working group will be established as early as January 2026, focusing on sharing expertise in digital government, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), online training platforms, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, among others.
PM chairs first meeting of Steering Committee for IFC
The meeting reviewing plans to build, operate and develop the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
For a comprehensive data governance
Mr. Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen, CEO of AesirX, spoke with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about Vietnam’s shift to a comprehensive data governance regime, anchored by the upcoming Law on Personal Data Protection and Law on Data.
PM Chinh urges ASML to establish semiconductor R&D center in Vietnam
PM Pham MInh Chinh urged ASML to support and connect qualified Vietnamese enterprises to integrate more deeply into the group’s global supply chain.
Construction of first domestic chip plant starts
Located at Hoa Lac High-Tech Park in Hanoi, the plant will function as national infrastructure for semiconductor research, design, testing and production.
Vietnam, Japan enhance collaboration in artificial intelligence
The "VietLeap AI Accelerator Demo Day" was held as part of the Vietnam-Japan Innovation Nexus Day.