Amid the fast pace of modern life, mountainous markets in Dien Bien province continue to attract visitors while preserving the distinctive culture of local ethnic communities. More than places to buy and sell everyday goods, these markets are also spaces for cultural activities, social gatherings and community interaction. They help preserve traditional identities while creating new opportunities for community-based tourism.

By 2030, the sector aims to ensure that all of public services and administrative procedures provide notifications regarding application status and processing results, with results synchronised on VNeID.

From September 25, organisations and individuals participating in transactions on data exchanges must satisfy legal status and identity verification requirements while data products and services must be lawfully sourced, ensuring security, quality and interoperability.

The draft Law on Legal Documents, prepared by the Ministry of Justice, proposes the use of artificial intelligence throughout the legislative process to detect inconsistencies and overlaps in legal provisions and suggest clearer wording, while retaining ultimate responsibility with competent authorities.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has proposed simplified import procedures for used technology lines to be imported by hi-tech enterprises, strategic technology enterprises and projects eligible for special investment incentives and support.

Issued on August 19, the decree comprises six chapters and 32 articles, covering cybersecurity protection measures, information security assurance, specialised cybersecurity training, and management of IP address identification for telecommunications and Internet service providers.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced a new financial mechanism for strategic technology research and development tasks under the special national programme on science, technology and innovation.

The Prime Minister has issued a strategy on international cooperation in strategic technologies through 2030, aimed at helping the country master core technologies, strengthen technological self-reliance and enhance national competitiveness.

The Prime Minister has issued a strategy on international cooperation in strategic technologies through 2030, aimed at helping the country master core technologies, strengthen technological self-reliance and enhance national competitiveness.

The latest draft of the revised Law on Bidding provides a range of new preferential mechanisms to promote the use of goods of Vietnamese origin, particularly hi-tech products, strategic technologies, green products and innovative products in public procurement.

The AI education content is structured around four areas corresponding to key AI competencies: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design.

By 2035, 1,500 Vietnamese citizens are expected to receive full scholarships for overseas study and research, including 100 undergraduate students, 400 master's students, 500 doctoral candidates and 500 postdoctoral researchers. The allocation may be adjusted in line with training needs and the state budget.

Home to a Dao Thanh Y community that has preserved its distinctive cultural heritage for around 300 years, Quang La commune in Quang Ninh province is promoting traditional crafts, customs and community-based tourism to keep its highland cultural identity alive while creating new opportunities for local development.

Home to a Dao Thanh Y community that has preserved its distinctive cultural heritage for around 300 years, Quang La commune in Quang Ninh province is promoting traditional crafts, customs and community-based tourism to keep its highland cultural identity alive while creating new opportunities for local development.

Under the revised rules, once a document is integrated into the national ID app, agencies handling administrative procedures, public services, or civil transactions must retrieve the information directly from the system rather than requiring people to submit it again.