Việt Nam National University, Hà Nội (VNU) and Google have launched "AI Arena: Việt Nam 2026," a national competition designed to help university students develop generative artificial intelligence (AI) skills and build solutions to real-world problems.

If a Vietnamese generative AI system meets all the required conditions, it can participate in testing within a defined legal framework and benefit from legal protection during the testing process.

The planned implementation activities include setting up support channels for all agencies responsible for the frameworks within the political system, providing daily guidance and coordination to address difficulties arising during the development of the respective frameworks.

The “Tap to Share, Give Hope”, an annual social welfare programme, plans to provide 2,010 free cancer screenings to disadvantaged women and ethnic minorities in border communes and underserved regions.

The Institute for Advanced Materials Technology at Việt Nam National University, HCM City, has had its Centre of Excellence (CoE) proposal approved, with the aim of becoming an internationally recognised centre for advanced materials research.

National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn on Friday presented gifts from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and 100 gift packages to child patients, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are under treatment at Children’s Hospital 1 in HCM City on the occasion of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival.

E-commerce and livestreaming are reshaping how Vietnamese craft villages, co-operatives and businesses connect with consumers, cutting distances between producer and buyer without eroding traditional values.

A new national plan covering 2026–30 sets ambitious targets for child safety, with the Ministry of Science and Technology taking the lead on digital transformation, data sharing and public education to protect children across Việt Nam.

Vĩnh Long Province is stepping up efforts to improve its Provincial Innovation Index ranking, and hopes to be top 10 provinces and cities this year itself.

Minister Vũ Hải Quân spoke highly of Ambassador Olivier Brochet's efforts and positive contributions to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation during his tenure.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration in semiconductor research, AI, energy technologies and workforce training, while promoting the Nexus joint research programme and closer links between businesses in strategic technology industries.

The results reflect major improvements in Việt Nam’s telecommunications infrastructure following years of investment in fibre-optic networks and data centres, as well as the commercial rollout of 5G networks.