The report notes that after more than a decade of development, Vietnam’s startup ecosystem has entered a phase of deeper growth and stronger international integration. The country is now home to more than 4,000 startups, two unicorns, and dozens of companies approaching unicorn status.
About AI-generated content, the law draws a clear line: purely autonomous AI creations are not eligible for copyright or patent protection. Those who provide substantial creative input, such as ideas, curation, editing, or selection, qualify as authors or inventors.
Two foreign technology giants - SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper- have formally sought approval to pilot LEO satellite-based Internet services in Vietnam.
Jointly organised by Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s Institute of Space and Underwater Technology (ISUT) and Petrovietnam Gas JSC (PV GAS), the competition aims to foster innovation among young people, enhance capabilities in UAV research, design and application, and seek practical technological solutions for smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, and emergency rescue.
At present, 47 projects under the 2025-2029 scientific research and application programme are being implemented here with the participation of more than 40 organisations from Russian ministries and research institutes.
By 2030, Vietnam targets completing the establishment of a digital government, forming a smart government powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), delivering proactive, predictive, and citizen-centric governance models.
Representatives from leading companies such as AgriS, ARC Ento Tech Ltd, ROWS, ANSCentre, FPT, Viettel, AIBox and Calix Global showcased advanced technologies and research supporting science and technology exchange between the two countries.
A leader of Technion said the university stands ready to expand international cooperation through student and lecturer exchange programmes, postgraduate scholarships, joint research projects, and startup ecosystem connections.
With an initial technological base and timely policy support, Vietnam’s space sector is now poised for significant breakthroughs.
The mission collected a dense set of deep-sea sediment samples from Vietnam’s continental shelf, enriching the field database for this area. Geological samples, along with geophysical and oceanographic data, will provide important input for comprehensive studies on the natural conditions, resource potential, and geological evolution of the continental shelf.
The digital transformation strategy for the 2025–2030 period focuses on synchronous digital infrastructure, unified sectoral databases, and robust information safety and security to boost state management efficiency and public service delivery.
Experts highlighted the importance of cooperation in clean energy and human resources development at a Vietnam-Russia science forum on industrial promotion, technology, and innovation, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on November 20 in Hanoi.
Participants in the 2025 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week will share achievements and discuss how science and technology can serve, safeguard, and enhance people’s quality of life worldwide.
The first Vietnam-Laos Friendship STEM Robotics Festival is designed to introduce teachers and students to STEM robotics, building critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on learning needed for the Industry 4.0 era.
Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.
Vietnam could adopt a mission-based service procurement model, prioritising projects with clear social and economic benefits, while investing strategically in domestic capabilities, standardising data, elevating remote sensing data to national data status, and gradually localising space products.
Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in India, highlighted the shift in Vietnam–India relations from traditional cooperation to partnerships based on innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
The rate of end-to-end online public services has reached only 39.98%, far below this year's target of 80%. Data quality across national and sectoral databases remains inconsistent, complicating information sharing and reuse. Cybersecurity and incident response capacity also remain inadequate.
In November, the ministry is focusing on finalising five draft laws to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration during the 10th session.
The forum focused on sharing experience and strategies for building a skilled semiconductor workforce, updating recruitment trends, and promoting university–industry cooperation to establish a sustainable talent ecosystem for Vietnam’s fast-growing semiconductor sector.
With its aspiration to become a pioneer in digital economy, Vietnam seeks to learn from the UK - the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and the homeland of great minds such as Isaac Newton, John Locke, Adam Smith, Alan Turing, William Shakespeare, and Charles Dickens - to build an innovative, human-centred, and sustainable technological ecosystem.
Participants discussed ways to connect the Vietnamese intellectual community in Thailand and offered feedback on the draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Author James Borton noted that Hanoi’s selection as the host city is a clear signal of Vietnam’s rising international standing. Official commentary frames the event as a milestone in Vietnam’s 48-year partnership with the UN, and a concrete step in its ambition to shape global digital-governance frameworks.
The Hanoi Convention has received strong support from UN member states for its goal to establish effective cooperation mechanisms and involve IT innovators in ensuring information security and combating cybercrime.
The upcoming signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) on October 25–26 marks a milestone in global cooperation against cyber threats. Vietnam is playing an increasingly prominent role in fostering international collaboration in this field.