VIETNAM MAKES REMARKABLE STRIDE ON GLOBAL AI INDEX
With a score of 59.2 out of 100, the Southeast Asian country outperformed many developed nations, affirming its emerging position as a country standing ready to embrace the AI era. The WIN Global AI Index measures public awareness, usage, trust, and concerns regarding AI, based on surveys conducted across 40 countries spanning five continents.
NEW PPP FRAMEWORK OFFERS STRONG INCENTIVES FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PROJECTS
In a move to encourage stronger private sector engagement in scientific research and technological development, the Government has issued a legal framework and special incentives designed to attract investment into science, innovation and digital transformation. On July 1, the Government issued Decree 180/2025/NĐ-CP, setting out rules and policies for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
VIETNAM ISSUES PLAN TO ATTRACT TOP AI TALENTS
The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently issued a plan to attract 100 top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to spearhead the nation’s critical AI development programs, making the technology a strategic motive for economic growth, governance modernisation, and improvement in both living quality and national competitiveness.
LAW ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY: KEY DRIVER FOR VIETNAM’S BREAKTHROUGH IN DIGITAL ERA
In the context of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital technology has become a core factor determining the sustainable development and prosperity of every nation. Vietnam, with its ambition to become a pioneer in the digital era, cannot stand outside this global megatrend. On June 14, 2025, at the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly, lawmaking deputies voted to pass the Law on Digital Technology Industry, with 441 out of 445 votes in favor (a 92.26% approval rate).
VIỆT NAM SEEKS TO DRAW MORE FDI INFLOWS INTO SEMICONDUCTORS, AI
Global tech giant Qualcomm has just launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development (R&D) centre in Việt Nam, which is expected to help position Việt Nam as a leading AI R&D hub in the region and the world. Deputy Minister of Finance Lê Tấn Cận called this event a “significant milestone” that marks a new phase of cooperation between Qualcomm and Việt Nam in the field of AI.
LAWMAKERS APPROVE LAW ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
The National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry at its ongoing 9th sitting held in Ha Noi on Saturday. With this move, Viet Nam has become the first country in the world to enact a standalone law specifically dedicated to digital technology industry, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology whish is responsible for drafting the law.
MOST ANNOUNCES 21 KEY STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) announced a list on June 4 of 21 key strategic development plans on sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation to create opportunities for digital technology enterprises to take part in. Decision No.1144/QD-BKHCN aims to enhance national competitiveness, boost digital transformation, innovation and develop advanced technologies.
AI-LED STARTUPS GAIN TRACTION IN VIETNAM
AI companies and startups are accelerating their market expansion in Vietnam by leveraging disruptive technology and fostering new growth initiatives. In late April, AnyMind Group announced the acquisition of Vietnamese social and live commerce agency Vibula. As an AI-native company, the acquisition of Vibula enhances AnyMind’s capability to deliver AI-powered live-commerce solutions customised for the Vietnamese market.
