Samsung sees acute chip shortage persisting, warns of mobiles headwind after profit triples
World 15:13 29/01/2026SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics forecast a worsening chip shortage this year driven by the AI boom, with strong memory demand benefiting its mainstay chip business but creating headwinds for its other units like smartphones and displays.
Ho Chi Minh City tests AI education in high schools
Education 13:29 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has announced a pilot program to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education in selected high schools, with an emphasis on integration rather than adding academic pressure.
AI helps drive Vietnam’s export growth: HSBC
Economy 09:51 18/01/2026The global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) was credited with record export performance in economies such as Taiwan and South Korea in 2025 despite tariff pressures, and HSBC believed the same trend also supported Vietnam’s export growth.
Global sports face challenges from 'AI slop' misinformation
World 11:43 17/01/2026A study by AI risk management platform Alethea into the surge in artificial intelligence-generated fake content, dubbed "AI slop," has warned sports teams, leagues and fans of the risks posed by increasingly sophisticated digital misinformation.
Japan, ASEAN agree to cooperate on AI development
World 17:16 16/01/2026HANOI -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to work together on developing new artificial intelligence models and preparing related laws.
Vietnam launches responsible medical AI network
Vietnam News 14:22 16/01/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide medical artificial intelligence network aimed at bringing AI-powered support to more than 3,300 grassroots health stations, helping improve diagnosis and treatment at the local level.
Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation
World 16:03 10/01/2026Germany's justice ministry plans to present measures in the near future that would allow authorities to more effectively combat the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images in ways that violate personal rights, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Foreign firm leaders praise Vietnam’s rapid AI adoption, semiconductor potential
Economy 09:24 10/01/2026Vietnam has seen rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, promising semiconductor prospects, and strong growth in its technology workforce in recent years, leaders of foreign firms operating in the country said at a panel discussion in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
World 16:09 09/01/2026Growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons annually without more recycling and mining, the consultancy S&P Global said on Thursday.
From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstream
World 16:08 09/01/2026Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active.
Vietnam factories seek data-savvy operators rather than more AI engineers: survey
Economy 15:16 07/01/2026Many factories in Vietnam are not hiring more artificial intelligence engineers despite deeper digital transformation, instead seeking workers who can read data, run systems, and coordinate production, according to a recent industry survey.
Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans
World 12:37 06/01/2026LAS VEGAS - Autonomous driving technology is expected to dominate the CES trade show in Las Vegas this week as investors bet that artificial intelligence will invigorate an industry beset by slow progress, high costs, safety incidents and regulatory scrutiny.
