Professor and Doctor of Science Nguyễn Đình Đức, one of Asia's Top 100 Outstanding Scientists in 2026, continues to push the boundaries of advanced materials research while inspiring future generations of scientists. From developing innovative materials for defence and security applications to mentoring young researchers, his work reflects a commitment to ensuring science serves society and national development.
More than three years after construction began, the Cao Lãnh – An Hữu Expressway, a key transport route through Đồng Tháp Province, is still a massive construction site. After two deadline extensions, completion has now been pushed back to the end of 2026, placing increasing pressure on the project owner and contractors.
AI is becoming the technology behind many of the decisions banks make every day. Across Asia, adoption is accelerating at remarkable speed. Finastra found that 94% of financial institutions plan to increase AI investment, while seven in ten have already deployed AI solutions. The race to adopt AI is well underway. But can risk governance keep pace with innovation?
Rescue operations are continuing across Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country on the evening of 24 June. In the capital, Caracas, emergency crews are still searching through collapsed buildings for possible survivors.
The Japanese government has proposed public and private-sector investment in 17 strategic fields through fiscal 2040. Notably, investment in artificial intelligence and semiconductors is expected to reach as much as 653 billion USD, out of a total investment package of up to 2.3 trillion USD.
The European Police Agency (Europol), along with international partners, has just announced the results of a large-scale crackdown on global cybercrime networks. The operation dismantled hundreds of servers and domains, recovered millions of stolen login credentials, and froze more than 41 million euros in criminal cryptocurrency assets.
Toucher Arts, or The Touch of Art, is a community initiative bringing Vietnamese culture to schools and public spaces across France. Since 2023, the project has united young Vietnamese and overseas Vietnamese from around the world each summer to share the story of Viet Nam through music, art, and immersive cultural experiences.