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Vietnam's economy needs to shift from quantity to quality: ADB experts

Vietnam's economy posted robust growth in the first half, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 8.18%, prompting leading economists at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to stress that sustaining such momentum over the medium and long term will require a growth model driven by productivity and efficiency rather than traditional input-intensive factors.

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Deputy PM outlines five strategic pillars for AI development

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for focus on five strategic pillars to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in the new development phase while attending a forum on building a cooperation ecosystem for AI development in Hanoi on July 17.

Dien Bien specialty products seek to expand their presence in Hanoi


PANO - The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development, in collaboration with the Dien Bien Provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, launched the ninth edition of the "Vitality of Vietnamese Goods" program, themed "Dien Bien Street," at 62 Trang Tien Street in Hanoi on July 16.
Viettel ePass launches SMS VIP service on sixth anniversary

PANO - Marking its sixth anniversary on July 14, Viettel ePass, a member of the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel), launched SMS VIP, a new service that enhances vehicle management for ETC users.

Defense leader inspects weapon production at Factory Z173


PANO - On July 13, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, Deputy Defense Minister, inspected the research, manufacturing, and production of weapons and technical equipment at Factory Z173 under the General Department of Defense Industry.
Vietnam, RoK deepen startup ecosystem connectivity

Vietnamese Consul General in Busan Doan Phuong Lan met with CEO of the Busan Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (BCEC) Kim Yong-woo on July 16 to discusss ideas that open the Vietnamese market to startups from the southeastern region of the Republic of Korea (RoK) while tightening bilateral innovation links.

Vietnam, IAEA expand cooperation in peaceful nuclear applications


Vietnam’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has underscored the vital role of nuclear science and technology in addressing practical development challenges, from protecting water resources and strengthening food security to developing standards for industry and healthcare.
Vietnam reshapes FDI strategy with focus on technology, innovation

Vietnam is entering a new phase in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), with the emphasis shifting from the volume of capital inflows to technology, innovation and added value creation, following the issuance of Politburo Resolution No.10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested sector.

PM orders faster implementation of science, technology, digital transformation agenda


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued a directive urging ministries, agencies and localities to accelerate the implementation of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation tasks in 2026 and ensure full disbursement of allocated funding by year-end.
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