Google and strategic partners drive real-world AI impact in Vietnam through the AI Riser 2026 initiative

Google and strategic partners drive real-world AI impact in Vietnam through the AI Riser 2026 initiative

Đọc bài Tự động 1.1x Google has hosted the “Growing Together with Google AI” forum in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing 10 practical AI projects developed by Vietnamese innovators through the AI Riser Vietnam 2026 initiative. The event brought together nearly 500 participants and also highlighted new research from the Applied AI Lab, a collaboration…

Vietnam opens National Innovation Day 2026 with Samsung, Meta among exhibitors

Vietnam opens National Innovation Day 2026 with Samsung, Meta among exhibitors

Held at the National Convention Center, this year’s event carries the theme “Innovation: a driving force for the development of the whole society.” Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said innovation begins with looking at familiar problems from new perspectives, asking questions and finding better ways of doing things. “An innovative nation is…

Vietnam Offers Businesses About $114K for AI Projects — Who Qualifies?

Vietnam Offers Businesses About $114K for AI Projects — Who Qualifies?

Vietnam is putting state money behind AI projects ready to move beyond experimentation. Its National Technology Innovation Fund, or NATIF, is offering businesses and organizations up to VND3 billion, or about $114,000, per project to put artificial intelligence to practical use. NATIF began accepting applications Sept. 16 for its 2026 AI technology innovation program. Businesses…

Vietnam, Japan seek stronger cooperation in science, technology and digital transformation

Vietnam, Japan seek stronger cooperation in science, technology and digital transformation

HANOI: Vietnam and Japan will step up cooperation in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with a focus on developing high-quality human resources and implementing joint research projects. Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau made the proposal while meeting Matsumoto Yohei, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), at the Government…

Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 spotlights real-world AI solutions

Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 spotlights real-world AI solutions

The winning team, L-GPT 6.7, impressed judges with Lawgic, a legal analysis platform that combines large language models with knowledge graph technology to enhance legal reasoning and information retrieval. The project received the competition’s top award of 10,000 USD. Second place went to Genation for Tangent, an AI platform that converts users’ questions…

Vietnam News Agency launches first digital-specialized information platform

Vietnam News Agency launches first digital-specialized information platform

Unveiled at the 2026 National Press Festival in Hai Phong city, the new platform, available at http://chuyendongso.vnanet.vn, was introduced as part of the agency’s efforts to implement Resolution No.57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation. The launching ceremony was…

Vietnam pushes for homegrown AI infrastructure to fuel digital growth

Vietnam pushes for homegrown AI infrastructure to fuel digital growth

AI is now embedded in most corporate digital transformation strategies. Yet many businesses continue to face significant barriers to implementation due to high investment costs, complex infrastructure requirements and limited access to computing resources. From digital transformation to national digital capability Speaking at the Vietnam National Digital Forum (DIGIFEST) 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and…

Generative AI Adoption Surges in Vietnam as Businesses Turn to Technology for Growth

Generative AI Adoption Surges in Vietnam as Businesses Turn to Technology for Growth

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly shaping Vietnam’s digital economy, with businesses across the country adopting the technology to improve efficiency, innovation and competitiveness. Recent reports show that the adoption of AI among Vietnamese businesses rose by 39% year-on-year in 2025, reflecting the growing importance of the technology in corporate operations. Companies are increasingly turning…

How Vietnam makes influencer marketing work | Analysis

How Vietnam makes influencer marketing work | Analysis

In early 2024, a single TikTok livestream in Vietnam generated an astonishing VND 75 billion in sales, approximately US$3 million. Hosted by the TikTok account ‘Quyen Leo Daily’, the stream targeted family-oriented consumers and owed much of its success to popular influencers who ignited excitement and engagement, driving strong sales momentum.   It’s not unusual…