Tireless, automated, but costly: Why Vietnam firms must look beyond the robot hype
Vietnam News 09:13 03/11/2026The growing use of robots at restaurants and service businesses in Vietnam is creating new customer experiences, but businesses need to assess their economic efficiency before committing to such investments.
Vietnam seeks to turn robotics boom into homegrown technology
Ho Chi Minh City 19:47 29/10/2026A showcase of humanoid and service robots at the 2026 Green Growth Products & Services Exhibition (GRECO 2026) in Ho Chi Minh City, alongside international partnerships in technology development and workforce training, has opened up new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to move deeper into the robotics and automation industries.
Ho Chi Minh City students win international robotics championship in China
Education 15:20 26/10/2026Students from Phan Van Tri Elementary and Middle School in Ho Chi Minh City have won the 2026 World Robot Olympiad China Invitational Championship, beating more than 400 teams from various countries at the competition in Nanjing, China.
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year
World 18:31 21/09/2026Around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the International Federation of Robotics showed.
Realistic robotic penguins popular at Wakayama Theme Park
World 16:24 04/09/2026Two robotic penguins that move realistically are gaining popularity at the Adventure World theme park in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run
World 18:21 22/08/2026A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, China's state broadcaster reported on Saturday, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.
Eldercare robot win $100,000 top prize at Qualcomm Vietnam innovation contest
Vietnam News 14:08 21/08/2026Five top projects have been named winners of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) 2026, sharing a total of US$255,000 in cash prizes, with a robot designed to support elderly care taking the $100,000 top prize.
Chinese robot vision sensor producer chooses Vietnam as manufacturing hub
Economy 20:52 12/06/2026Orbbec, a China-based company specializing in 3D vision sensors for robots, has broken ground on a new factory in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.
Vietnam’s armed robots, elite police showcase counterterrorism tactics during public security games
Vietnam News 15:08 07/06/2026Residents and tourists in Hue City, central Vietnam were treated to a display of counterterrorism tactics featuring armed robots and elite police units during a large-scale public security showcase on Saturday evening.
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
World 10:57 05/06/2026DARTFORD, ENGLAND -- Amazon (AMZN.O) on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
World 10:18 21/05/2026One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
Hanoi hospital uses robot for knee replacement, enabling patients to walk within 24 hours
Vietnam News 14:00 22/03/2026Doctors at E Hospital in Hanoi have successfully performed their first total knee replacement surgery assisted by the CORI robotic system, enabling patients to stand and walk within 24 hours, marking a breakthrough in orthopedic treatment in Vietnam.