(VOVWORLD) - The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term has concluded with voter turnout reaching over 99% of more than 78 million voters. The most significant result was the success of a "digital election" model used for the first time in Vietnam, which leveraged the VNeID application and the national population database to totally transform the election process and make the people's right to mastery more transparent, convenient, and secure than ever before.

(VOVWORLD) - Last December Australia became the first country to legally ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Reddit, and YouTube — with the sole exception of YouTube Kids. In Vietnam, the question “to ban or not to ban” has sparked a heated debate on public forums. Would we be shielding children from harm or merely preventing them from fully integrating into the digital age?

(VOVWORLD) - Meta has identified five social trends that will shape Vietnamese business growth in 2026. Vietnam ranks among the most socially connected markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

(VOVWORLD) - As digital transformation and AI reshape global economies, Vietnam is gearing up to position itself as a rising hub for deep-tech innovation. The launch of NIC Scale X, a next-generation acceleration program, on January 14 this year, marks a pivotal step in that journey. Established through a strategic partnership between the National Innovation Center (NIC), the UN Development Program (UNDP), and the Government of Japan, the initiative aims to propel startups from the laboratory to international markets.

(VOVWORLD) -The journey of Brain-Life, a pioneering neurotechnology startup, is a testament to the rise of AI innovation in Vietnam. In developing Focus Plus, a real-time, AI-powered mental health monitoring headband, Brain-Life bridges the gap between neuroscience and daily wellness. As the startup prepares to launch its first commercial product in 2026, its success is being accelerated by VietLeap, a program designed to propel Vietnamese AI talent onto the global stage.

(VOVWORLD) - E-commerce was among the fastest-growing sectors of Vietnam’s economy in 2025, with an estimated growth rate of 25%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The market valued at 31 billion USD, accounting for 10% of total retail sales of goods and consumer services. Amid global economic volatility, e-commerce is increasingly viewed as an effective channel for Vietnamese enterprises to access international markets.

(VOVWORLD) -Thanks to a series of powerful measures, Quang Ninh province is steadily turning its vision of building a local innovation and startup ecosystem into reality. These efforts are contributing to the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh province is leading the nation in bringing digital technology to communities, especially in rural areas.

(VOVWORLD) - As global trade rapidly shifts to digital platforms, cross-border e-commerce has emerged as a crucial growth engine for Vietnamese enterprises. Leading this trend is Sunhouse, a prominent Vietnamese household appliance corporation, which has leveraged technology for its growth on Amazon. In this week’s Business, we’ll spotlight Sunhouse as a case study for local enterprises aiming for global expansion.

(VOVWORLD) - In the draft Political Report to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, the Party Central Committee identifies one of the priorities as “forming a new growth model,” in which science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation are considered the main drivers. Upholding this guideline, Quang Ninh province has taken concrete steps to contribute to the shared objective.