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Ho Chi Minh City launches $19.7M venture fund to back startups

Ho Chi Minh City launches $19.7M venture fund to back startups

Ho Chi Minh City is launching a VND500 billion (US$19.7 million) venture capital fund to strengthen its startup and technology ecosystem by drawing in both public and private investment.
Hanoi taxis to go electric by 2030

Hanoi taxis to go electric by 2030

Rare two-character '.vn' domains to go under the hammer for the first time

Rare two-character '.vn' domains to go under the hammer for the first time

Submarine cable fault hits Vietnam international Internet capacity

Submarine cable fault hits Vietnam international Internet capacity

Vietnam’s international Internet capacity dropped by about 3,700 Gbps after the AAE1 submarine cable ruptured in Thailand, but authorities said domestic services were only partially affected.
February 26, 2026 | 02:56 pm PT
Voice calls decline as mobile users shift to internet services

Voice calls decline as mobile users shift to internet services

Voice call traffic dropped sharply during Tet (Lunar New Year) in mid-February as people continued to shift to online messaging and video calling.
February 24, 2026 | 08:56 pm PT
What is Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet pricing?

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet pricing?

Starlink, the satellite Internet service offered by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX, requires users to pay for hardware and monthly subscriptions, and pricing varies by country.
February 23, 2026 | 07:38 pm PT
Ride-hailing fares double amid booming demand ahead of Tet

Ride-hailing fares double amid booming demand ahead of Tet

Ride-hailing fares have doubled in Hanoi ahead of Lunar New Year, but rides remain hard to secure and many businesses are hiring private couriers to make deliveries.
February 13, 2026 | 12:05 am PT
China food delivery giant Meituan set for Vietnam entry

China food delivery giant Meituan set for Vietnam entry

China’s largest food delivery platform Meituan has opened an office in HCMC and started recruiting employees.
February 11, 2026 | 08:44 pm PT
Key milestones in Vietnam’s semiconductor industry

Key milestones in Vietnam’s semiconductor industry

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, once largely limited to outsourced design work, has taken steps forward, with two factory projects announced in January 2026.
February 4, 2026 | 12:33 am PT
Vingroup of Southeast Asia’s second-richest billionaire to offer free AI training for 20,000 people

Vingroup of Southeast Asia’s second-richest billionaire to offer free AI training for 20,000 people

Vingroup of Southeast Asia’s second-richest billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has launched a free artificial intelligence training program for 10,000–20,000 participants with a monthly stipend of VND8 million (US$307).
January 28, 2026 | 08:26 pm PT
Vietnam to pilot AI teaching across grades 1-12

Vietnam to pilot AI teaching across grades 1-12

The Ministry of Education plans to add artificial intelligence to the school syllabus in February.
January 18, 2026 | 08:43 pm PT
Vietnam seeks cooperation with ASML to develop semiconductor industry

Vietnam seeks cooperation with ASML to develop semiconductor industry

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
January 18, 2026 | 07:17 pm PT
Vietnam breaks ground on first chip manufacturing plant

Vietnam breaks ground on first chip manufacturing plant

Viettel has broken ground on Vietnam’s first semiconductor fabrication plant at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi, and plans to start trial production of 32-nanometer chips next year.
January 16, 2026 | 06:15 am PT
Salaries continue to rise in Vietnam for senior IT roles

Salaries continue to rise in Vietnam for senior IT roles

IT department heads earn a median salary of VND53.6 million (US$2,040) a month, the highest for any industry, and AI engineers are the hardest to find, according to recruitment firm TopCV.
January 10, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam's digital technology revenue jumps 26% in 2025

Vietnam's digital technology revenue jumps 26% in 2025

Vietnam’s digital technology industry is expected to generate total revenue of US$198 billion in 2025, up 26% from the previous year, according to reports presented at a recent conference hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
December 22, 2025 | 10:35 pm PT
Shift to electric motorbikes filled with potholes for drivers, ride-hailing platforms

Shift to electric motorbikes filled with potholes for drivers, ride-hailing platforms

Electric motorbikes suitable for ride-hailing can cost VND50 million (US$1,900), but limited charging access is a major concern.
December 18, 2025 | 08:32 pm PT
Hanoi’s first public e-bikes offer a smooth ride but come with a few drawbacks

Hanoi’s first public e-bikes offer a smooth ride but come with a few drawbacks

Hanoi’s new public e-bike service features compact, easy-to-handle bikes, but users say the throttle can be tricky and the helmet’s safety strap sometimes interferes with steering.
December 12, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Vietnamese street vendors go cashless as QR payments surge 85%

Vietnamese street vendors go cashless as QR payments surge 85%

On a weekend morning in Hanoi’s Tuong Mai ward, vegetable seller Hoa, a 15-year veteran of the wet market, now closes sales with a single beep.
December 12, 2025 | 08:43 pm PT
National Assembly passes first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence

National Assembly passes first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence

The 15th National Assembly passed the first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on Wednesday.
December 12, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Apartment complexes grapple with electric vehicle parking amid regulatory gaps

Apartment complexes grapple with electric vehicle parking amid regulatory gaps

Without clear regulations for charging and parking electric vehicles, apartment complexes in Hanoi and HCMC struggle to reconcile residents’ needs with fire-safety risks.
December 12, 2025 | 01:28 am PT
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