Stories from Vietnam

Vietnam is prioritizing high-speed rail technology as a strategic national technology. Dong Nai province has approved the planning for a Digital Technology Zone near Long Thanh Airport.

Nguyễn Xuân Thắng will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Politburo has established the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term, with Nguyễn Xuân Thắng continuing as its chair.

Vietnam and Israel will cooperate in the field of quantum computing. Vietnam is prioritizing the development of 10 key strategic digital technology groups, including quantum computing, through 2035.

Dong Nai province has approved the planning of a digital technology zone near Long Thanh airport. The zone is intended to foster strategic national technology initiatives.

Vietnam aims to develop Ha Tinh province into an industrial, energy, and logistics center by 2030. A report on China's ice and snow economy was also released.

Vietnam announced the upcoming release of ten thousand prisoners as part of an amnesty. This initiative aims to reduce prison overcrowding and potentially offer clemency to a number of inmates. The exact criteria for release and the number of individuals affected are expected to be detailed soon.

Ten ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration, jointly issued interim measures for AI technology ethics review and services.

Vietnam has announced a broad amnesty, releasing nearly ten thousand prisoners. The program aims to reduce the prison population. This action aligns with recent political events and the application of political measures. The government has outlined the scope of the pardon. The pardons were granted in connection with the upcoming National Day. The specific criteria for the pardons and the number of individuals affected are detailed in the announcement. This measure is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Public Security. Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security announced that thousands of prisoners will be pardoned as part of an amnesty program. The amnesty does not apply to those accused of overthrowing the government. Details on the specific offenses covered by the amnesty were not immediately available. The program reflects a move towards broader reform.

Thanh Hóa province has announced the final, though unofficial, election results for the Provincial People's Council. The announcement covers the results for the 16th National Assembly and People's Council deputies at all levels.

Family graves are at the center of controversy surrounding Donald Trump's $1.5 billion Vietnam golf project. The project is located in the Cam Ranh Bay area.