The granting of licenses of radio frequency use and radio equipment for Starlink Services Viet Nam marks the initial step in piloting satellite internet services in Viet Nam. With plans to deploy four gateway stations and up to 600,000 terminal devices, the model is expected to supplement connectivity infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas while laying the groundwork for attracting advanced telecommunications technologies.

Digital platforms such as the national population database and the VNeID application have been widely applied to streamline election management and improve accuracy in voter registration, helping citizens exercise their civic rights more conveniently.

2026 is a pivotal year for Dong Nai to expedite the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Accordingly, Dong Nai aims for comprehensive digital transformation across sectors and state agencies in the province.

Scientists at the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully developed an autonomous robot integrated with a robotic arm, capable of remote monitoring and assisting with operations in nuclear environments.

The Ministry of Science and Technology will establish the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) development fund for the 2026-2027 phase.

On the afternoon of February 27, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son chaired a conference to launch the province's digital transformation roadmap for 2026.

Immediately after the disruption was detected, telecom operators activated contingency plans, rerouting traffic to other undersea cables and alternative connection routes. Coordination between domestic carriers and international partners was carried out promptly, and no localised service interruptions were reported.

On February 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Government Steering Committee on science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06, chaired the committee’s first meeting of 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need for a decisive breakthrough in the digital economy, with the data economy and artificial intelligence (AI) serving as new, smarter and more sustainable pillars of growth, while concluding the first meeting in 2026 of the Government’s Steering Committee on science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 on February 25.

At present, green transition and digital transformation are regarded as objective requirements and strategic choices in the socio-economic development process. Breakthroughs in science, technology, and innovation form a crucial foundation for promoting green transition and national sustainable development.

In 2026, Dong Nai province will continue to focus on stepping up solutions for green transformation, promoting green production and green consumption based on science and technology, digital transformation, and innovation.

Dong Nai is entering a new development phase with a clear strategic vision: taking science - technology (ST), innovation and digital transformation (DT) as key drivers for rapid, sustainable growth. Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthrough development of national ST, innovation and DT, has opened up a strategic development axis.

Dong Nai province is prioritizing stronger solutions for data connectivity and improving the effectiveness of the Intelligent Operations Center, including activities to promote digital transformation and data connection in the transportation sector.

The event marked the debut of the country’s first cross-sea unmanned postal route, representing a pioneering step in smart mobility solutions aimed at boosting the digital economy and easing pressure on road transport infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the current stage of development, Viet Nam has set the goal of establishing a new growth model, with science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the primary driving forces, and regards this as a key condition for overcoming the middle-income trap.