VOV.VN - The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is increasing both the speed and sophistication of disinformation online. These distort the information environment, misrepresent policy and undermine Vietnam, requiring vigilance and proactive responses.

Vietnam is accelerating the development of a self-reliant and sustainable artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, with strong backing from the policy framework and leading domestic technology corporations.

Viettel Group has partnered with NVIDIA to develop a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Vietnam, focusing on high-performance computing infrastructure and the development of Vietnamese AI foundation models.

With the Law on Artificial Intelligence entering into force on March 1, 2026, the debate has moved beyond whether to embrace the technology to how best to develop and deploy it in a systematic, effective manner tailored to national circumstances.

VOV.VN - The application of artificial intelligence in typhoon forecasting and the need for stronger data sharing were discussed at the 58th session of the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee held in Jeju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from March 10 to 13.

VOV.VN - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China is looking to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) with Vietnamese localities, building on close geographic links, cultural similarities and growing economic and technological exchanges.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) development fund for the 2026–2027 period, following Decision No. 367/QD-TTg promulgating the plan for the implementation of the Law on AI, recently signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Six laws passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly in late 2025 entered into force on March 1, including the Law on Artificial Intelligence, the Law on Oversight Activities of National Assembly and People’s Councils, the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy, the Law on Investment, and the Law on Planning.

Vietnam is emerging as an attractive destination for artificial intelligence (AI) data centre investment, competing strongly with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines in the race to attract AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia, Indonesia's The Jakarta Post assessed in a recent article.

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group inaugurated its representative office in Singapore on February 4, marking an important step in the group’s international expansion.