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Vietnamese should focus on making chips

FPT President Truong Gia Binh says that Vietnamese should focus on learning how to develop AI, make microchips, and manufacture automobiles, rather than doing agriculture and tailoring clothes.

Global experts convene in Hanoi to discuss digital copyright enforcement

Vietnam aims to bolster its cultural industry by enhancing copyright enforcement in the digital environment, according to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ho An Phong.

Vietnam needs to try new ideas to attract talent

Vietnam, which aims to become a developed country with high income by 2045, needs to attract talent from all over the world.

Strange creature discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cave

A recent expedition in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has uncovered a previously unknown creature, sparking significant interest among scientists and biologists.

New AI guidelines in Vietnam prioritize user safety and privacy

Vietnam has issued its first set of guidelines for the ethical research and development of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the protection of users' lives and property.

FPT director dreams of ASEAN leading ‘AI Valley’ in Quy Nhon province

“It is expected that we will be one of ASEAN’s leading AI (artificial intelligence) hubs,” said Vu Hong Chien, director of FPT Quy Nhon.

Thu Do Multimedia: Pioneering AI solutions for the film and television industry

At the Telefilm 2024 event held in HCM City from June 6-8, Thu Do Multimedia introduced three cutting-edge AI-integrated solutions designed to elevate quality and efficiency in the film and television industry.

Samsung to integrate VTVGo App on smart TVs in Vietnam

Samsung has announced the integration of the VTVGo application on its Smart TVs sold in Vietnam.

"Using AI is like learning to ride a bicycle"

Comparing the use of AI to riding a bicycle, which requires the initiative of the user, Microsoft Vietnam General Director emphasized that leaders of businesses and organizations should actively incorporate AI into their work.

Ministry launches CSID centre in HCM City

The Ministry of Science and Technology has officially launched the Centre for Scientific-Technological Services and Infrastructure Development (CSID) in HCM City.

Agriculture students succeed in planting grass to absorb toxins in the soil

A group of students from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture have successfully tested growing a type of grass that can effectively absorb toxins from fertilisers and pesticides that pollute soil and water.

Cao Bang builds ’scenario’ for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang's authority announced it has built a detailed 'scenario' for hosting the 8th symposium of the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) so that it will take place on time in September.

19 Vietnamese scientists named in world rankings by research.com

The website Research.com recently announced its rankings of global scientists who recorded excellent achievements in scientific publications in 2024, with 19 Vietnamese nationals featured.

Rate of using AI to work in Vietnam is higher than world's average: Microsoft

A survey of 31,000 workers from 31 countries, including VN, showed that the rate of using Generative AI in the workplace has nearly doubled in the past six months.

Patents are important factor in VN's science and technology strategy

The number of patent applications, especially through the PCT (patent cooperation treaty), is an important factor that can assess the development of countries.

VN considers training schemes to produce labor force for new technologies

In order to have workforce for the semiconductor industry, AI and blockhain, Vietnam needs shorter-term training, experts say.

Vietnam’s businesses slow in using new technologies

Vietnam has many firms that provide smart technology solutions such as AI and blockchain to the world market, but many Vietnamese enterprises are not using the technologies.

New species found in Con Dao, Tho Chu islands

The coastal areas in Con Dao and Tho Chu islands are habitats of many plant and animal species, including benthic invertebrates.

Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park to be developed into green tech district

Hoa Lac in the future will be a green technology district, an urban center in the western part of Hanoi, with a total area of 251 square kilometers and population of 1.2 million by 2045.

First provincial biodiversity museum launched in Quang Nam

The first-ever provincial-level biodiversity museum was launched in the central province of Quang Nam on May 15, introducing more than 3,700 photos and 1,200 specimens of flora and fauna found in the locality.