Vietnam
Malaysia’s FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s PVOIL team up for sustainable aviation fuel production
FatHopes Energy, a Malaysian waste-based feedstock solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) to establish Vietnam’s first nationwide used cooking oil (UCO) collection ecosystem for sustainable aviation fuel production.
SpaceX’s satellite Internet service Starlink officially launches in Vietnam
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX, has officially launched commercial service across Vietnam.
Vietnam, Australia sign 5-year digital economy pact covering AI, semiconductors, data flows
Vietnam and Australia will further collaborate in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, cross-border data flows, and undersea cable connectivity.
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for satellite mission in 2027
VinSpace, a member of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup ecosystem, has signed a launch contract with the United States-based SpaceX to carry its satellites aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027.
[Discover Vietnam Tech] $1B in M&A, Just $0.6M in Tech: Vietnam’s tech sector has substantial growth potential
Vietnam recorded over $1 billion in M&A deals in June alone, yet technology barely featured, with three deals worth a combined $0.6 million—less than 1 percent of the total. The stark disparity highlighted how much room Vietnam’s tech sector still has to grow, despite the country’s strong push towards a digital future.
Vietnam fines Grab $50,000 for consumer protection violations
The National Competition Commission, under Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, has issued an administrative penalty of VND1.36 billion ($51,700) against Grab Vietnam, under Singapore-based superapp Grab, for violations of consumer protection law.
Vietnam’s NAPAS links QR payments with China’s Weixin Pay, targeting over 1B users
National Payment Corporation (NAPAS), a payment platform in Vietnam, has connected its VietQRGlobal payment infrastructure with China's Weixin Pay, enabling Chinese visitors to scan QR codes and make payments in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s science ministry, Singapore’s NUS Enterprise to collaborate in AI, semiconductor, startup
Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology and NUS Enterprise, under National University of Singapore (NUS), will collaborate in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, technology transfer, startup development, and technology workforce training.
Vietnam’s FPT becomes OpenAI partner to deploy GPT-5.6 in cybersecurity, enterprise workflows
Vietnam's technology giant FPT has become an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network, with a focus on integrating OpenAI's frontier AI capabilities into FPT's cybersecurity platforms and enterprise workflows.
Foxconn adds $62M to unit in Vietnam, to build EV charging stations
Taiwan's Foxconn has injected an additional $62 million into its subsidiary in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam and added a new business activity of manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
