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From a hackathon to the nation’s future

20/07/2026

03:06

On 19 July in Hà Nội, one of Việt Nam's biggest AI hackathons crowned its winners. But the real prize is bigger than any trophy. It's an early bet on the young minds who may one day decide whether Việt Nam merely uses AI, or builds it.

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