As Việt Nam works to strengthen both its physical and economic connectivity, attention is also turning to the digital backbone that will support future growth. At the centre of that push is Internet infrastructure. After operating IPv4 and IPv6 side by side for years, Việt Nam is now preparing for an IPv6-only future, a move aimed at creating a more scalable, efficient and future-ready Internet infrastructure.
As Việt Nam works to strengthen both its physical and economic connectivity, attention is also turning to the digital backbone that will support future growth. At the centre of that push is Internet infrastructure. After operating IPv4 and IPv6 side by side for years, Việt Nam is now preparing for an IPv6-only future, a move aimed at creating a more scalable, efficient and future-ready Internet infrastructure.
Japan is considering new financial support measures for projects to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) underground. The new scheme would cover up to 75% of facility construction costs, even before projects get underway. The aim is to pave the way for the commercialisation of the technology.
In Nam Dương commune, Bắc Ninh province, local farmers are embracing digital transformation by learning to market and sell fresh lychees online. With training from e-commerce platforms and digital content creators, farmers recently sold more than 31 tonnes of lychees during a five-hour livestream, successfully broadening market access and bringing quality fruit directly to consumers.
In Đắk Lắk, one of Việt Nam’s biggest durian hubs, growers are shifting towards greener production to meet stricter export standards. By adopting VietGAP certification and ensuring full traceability, farmers are securing steady yields, increasing the fruit’s value and safeguarding the country’s booming durian industry.
As the world sees a renewed focus on quantum technology, especially to be applied in fields ranging from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, Việt Nam's journey to take part in this movement is looking at a considerable amount of groundwork to be undertaken. Despite that, preparation has already begun.
Việt Nam ranks second in Southeast Asia in generative AI usage. According to a Microsoft report, 26.5% of Việt Nam's working-age population now uses Gen AI tools, placing the country behind only Singapore.