Latest Technology Policy Updates and New Retail Electricity Prices

On November 5, 2026, authorities announced important information regarding technology policies, retail electricity prices, and the review for science and technology awards¹,⁵. Accordingly, the new average retail electricity price officially took effect at the beginning of November, alongside plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) human resources across provinces and cities¹,⁴.

Photo: Statement of Cooperation signing with Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (16973752861) – USAID Vietnam, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Content of new technology and management policies

The State-Level Council considered and proposed awarding the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize for Science and Technology, 7th batch, to 12 works under regular dossiers⁵. According to information from the Ministry of Science and Technology, these works involve 413 authors, with the work having the largest number of authors being the 5G telecommunications network infrastructure platform serving dual-use purposes with 153 co-authors⁵. A representative of the Ministry stated that the review process took place rigorously and no complaints have been recorded since publication⁵.

Photo: Science & Technology Fair 2012 Meeting - Urquhart Square - Kolkata 2012-01-23 8789 – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

In the field of education and local technology, the People's Committee of Dong Thap Province issued a Plan to implement the National Program for Artificial Intelligence Human Resource Development to 2030, with a vision to 2035 based on Prime Minister Decision No. 1528/QD-TTg⁴. The plan sets a target that by 2030, 100% of general education institutions will deploy AI education according to the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training, while popularizing AI application skills for cadres, civil servants, and employees⁴.

New electricity tariff and technology application activities

Also starting from November 1, 2026, the average retail electricity price officially applied is 2,159.9037 VND/kWh (excluding value-added tax) for customer groups and retail electricity units¹. This tariff includes separate rates applied to rural retail electricity units, collective residential areas, residential clusters, commercial and service areas, and industrial zones¹.

Photo: Switchyard of electric substation 750kV – Novoklimov, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

From the perspective of popular technology applications, tech experts note that users can find Vietnamese voice control features already available on mobile operating systems like iOS and Android without needing additional installations². Users can utilize virtual assistants to perform actions such as sending messages, opening applications, or controlling smart home devices using just voice commands². Meanwhile, in Ho Chi Minh City, young people from the OU Green Plus club of Ho Chi Minh City Open University are actively participating in sustainable development and green lifestyle activities within the framework of the Green Vietnam Festival 2026³.

Vizy's take

According to Vizy, the fact that localities like Dong Thap proactively build detailed plans to deploy AI human resources tied to the general education curriculum framework demonstrates the determination to materialize national policies on strategic technology. Popularizing digital skills early not only helps the young workforce adapt to automation but also creates a solid foundation for the digital economy.

Vizy believes that these personnel and technology infrastructure preparation steps, combined with nationally honored scientific works, will be an important driving force for the domestic technology ecosystem to develop sustainably in the coming period.

Sources

1. Cổng TTĐT Chính phủ – Xây dựng chính sách – Giá bán điện cho các đơn vị bán lẻ điện từ 1/11 (2026-11-05)
2. Tinh tế – Bạn đã thử nói chuyện với điện thoại chưa? (Thu, 05 No)
3. Tuổi Trẻ – Sinh viên Trường đại học Mở TP.HCM mang tinh thần sống xanh đến Thử thách GreenZ 2026 (2026-11-05)
4. LuatVietnam – Văn bản mới – Kế hoạch 1662/KH-UBND của Ủy ban nhân dân tỉnh Đồng Tháp triển khai Chương trình quốc gia phát triển nhân lực trí tuệ nhân tạo đến năm 2030, định hướng đến năm 2035 trên địa bàn tỉnh Đồng Tháp (Tư, 04 Thg)
5. VnExpress – 12 công trình được đề nghị tặng giải cao quý nhất về Khoa học công nghệ (2026-11-05)

Compiled and analysed by Vizy from the sources above and reviewed by a Bống Media editor before publication. "Vizy's take" is the author's own opinion. For information only, not investment advice.