Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to attract investment from global leading groups and companies in the fields of electronic components, semiconductors and chip manufacturing as it seeks to position itself as a leading semiconductor industry hub in both the region and the world.
A high-level executive leadership forum focusing on strengthening Vietnam - US relations through technology cooperation was jointly held in Washington D.C. on March 11 by the Embassy of Vietnam in the US, the Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University, and the US -ASEAN Business Council (USABC).
Vietnam is emerging as an important link in the global semiconductor value chain, particularly in chip packaging and testing, as the country continues to lay key foundations for developing its semiconductor industry, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has stated.
As the digital economy and knowledge-based sectors expand, institutions must evolve accordingly, regulating not only traditional economic relationships but also new resources such as data and intellectual capital.
While many countries are still drafting policy blueprints or issuing non-binding guidance, Vietnam has moved ahead with a standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), effective from March 1, placing it among a select group of nations to adopt dedicated AI legislation at the parliamentary level.
The park currently plays a leading role in shaping Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem, hosting nearly 70 enterprises in microelectronics and information technology, alongside almost 30 biotechnology investment projects.
Vietnam has still maintained stable Internet connectivity amid a malfunction on the AAE-1 undersea cable, thanks to its backup infrastructure and the Vietnam–Singapore Terrestrial Cable Network (VSTN), according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, themed “Peace, Friendship, Cooperation and Development,” will be organised on a larger scale, featuring a wide array of weapons and technical equipment alongside product exhibitions, seminars and panel discussions, drills, live field demonstrations, and business networking activities.
Ministry of Construction requested the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Public Security and provincial and municipal steering committees for counter-terrorism to strengthen the management, inspection and supervision of UAVs and other aerial devices, ensuring strict compliance with Decree No. 288/2025/ND-CP and relevant legal regulations.
The microscopy user community in Vietnam remains fragmented, lacking a common platform for sharing technical expertise, research experience and collaboration opportunities. This limited connectivity has, to some extent, curtailed the full potential of microscopy technologies in advancing scientific progress and industrial applications at home and abroad.
Since 2020, Vietnam has achieved a 97% protection rate for its Internet address space. Additionally, 14,000 domain names have been secured to ensure digital identity safety.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has moved to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking sector, requiring lenders and e-wallet providers to notify customers in advance when AI systems are used to interact directly with them.
The evaluation process is scheduled to be completed by September 2026, with the 6th VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony slated for early December 2026. Nominations submitted after April 17, 2026, will automatically be considered for the 2027 season.
Reaffirming that ASEAN remains a strategic priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, PM Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam’s sustainable development in the digital era is closely linked to peace, stability and prosperity within the ASEAN Community.
The Ministry of Science and Technology reported that by 2025, 5G had been commercialised nationwide, covering more than 90% of the population. Viettel alone has deployed 30,000 5G base stations, achieving 90% outdoor coverage and 70% indoor coverage, exceeding its commitments to the Government.
The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued Decision No. 4386/QD-BKHCN defining the functions, tasks, powers and organisational structure of the national centre for support of semiconductor chip pilot production, a move expected to strengthen Vietnam’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.
PSNews - Professor Serge Haroche, the French quantum physicist who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics, sent an inspiring message to Vietnamese youth: “Passion and curiosity are the greatest driving forces. Then, be prepared to adapt to change, because science always opens unexpected paths. Seek an academic environment with mentors who are willing to listen.”
