Rising energy prices, competition from imports, and disagreements over the budget are testing the European Union as leaders meet for a two-day summit in Brussels, Belgium. While member states share the goal of spurring economic growth, they remain divided over funding and how to move forward.
Two critical security flaws have been found in PHP, a programming language widely used by Japanese websites. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan's Information-technology Promotion Agency have issued urgent warnings. They urge organisations to apply security updates as soon as possible to prevent cyberattacks.
Viet Nam is pushing innovation across its banking sector. More specifically, AI is helping banks manage growing transaction volumes and detect risks.
Artificial intelligence is drawing major investment worldwide, and Viet Nam cannot afford to overlook it. But technology alone does not create economic value; turning AI into real returns is a different challenge altogether.
Artificial intelligence is opening up new possibilities for businesses and public services. At the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, a dedicated exhibition area is showcasing proven technologies and innovation solutions in strategic sectors.
BIGBANG's two-night concert in Ha Noi has triggered a surge in tourism, with flight and hotel bookings rising significantly. Thousands of domestic and international fans are visiting the capital, boosting local hospitality and cultural attractions. Following the success of previous international acts in Viet Nam, experts suggest establishing a coordinated city event authority to promote Ha Noi as a regional cultural destination.
Distilling economic value from AI is a long-term goal, but Viet Nam has a bigger target in the immediate future - its goal to achieve double-digit growth this year. And as the country further doubled down on this goal, a series of changes in policies and laws are being implemented to ensure that the target is achievable.