(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) - The Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Assets Association has launched the Vietnam Digital Asset Investment Club (VIDA), a voluntary, non-profit organization focused on building knowledge, skills, and standards to help individual and institutional investors participate responsibly in the digital asset market.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is committed to continuing as a proactive, active, and responsible member in ASEAN digital cooperation and stands ready to work together to build a united, self-reliant, and prosperous ASEAN Digital Community, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

(VOVWORLD) - Nine outstanding AI solutions were featured at the VietLeap AI Accelerator Demo Day in Hanoi on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a journey designed to integrate AI into the business landscapes of both nations.

(VOVWORLD) - The Law on Personal Data Protection took effect on January 1, 2026, marking a milestone in Vietnamese legislation. This new law is a turning point in the protection of human rights in cyberspace.