The Nam Tan Tap project envisions a data centre as the anchor of an integrated ecosystem linking industrial, energy, and digital infrastructure in Tay Ninh to attract technology firms and foreign investment.

For Tay Ninh, the initiative could boost the province’s digital economy, attract tech firms, stimulate foreign investment, and reinforce the region’s role in Vietnam’s southern economic development.

Hanoi grants a 24-month autonomous vehicle trial at Hoa Lac to test safety, reliability, and readiness for autonomous public transport, laying groundwork for standards and procedures.

The development phase emphasizes regulatory steps, power supply arrangements, and policy approvals, underscoring reliable power infrastructure as critical for large-scale AI computing facilities.

The project aligns with Vietnam’s AI ambitions, aiming to rank among ASEAN’s top three AI nations by 2030 and to expand AI use in business and civil services for data‑driven decision‑making.

By 2030, Vietnam targets 60% of businesses using AI for efficiency, AI-supported decision-making for 60% of administrative actions, civil servants using AI weekly, and a 30% rise in public service satisfaction from AI.

Vietnam’s nuclear power program highlights the need for skilled domestic personnel across management, regulation, R&D, and technical support to ensure safety and sustainability.

Ho Chi Minh City reports 20 operational data centres and nine proposed projects, signaling a shift toward large AI-enabled digital infrastructure complexes beyond traditional data centres.

Robotics and AI competitions, such as ROBOTACON WRO 2026 and ABU Robocon 2026, showcase efforts to grow STEM talent and align technology with cultural values while driving innovation.

The Make in Vietnam Digital Technology Product Awards, launched in 2020, have grown to nearly 1,500 entries across six editions with 299 awards awarded.

Vietnam and Singapore reaffirm a strategic technology partnership, aiming for deeper cooperation, greater self-reliance, connectivity, and innovation.

Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW drives digital transformation in Ho Chi Minh City to broaden access and benefits for residents, ensuring no one is left behind.