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Vietnam hosted the finals of the 2026 Quantum Computing for Social Good International Hackathon, bringing together 27 finalist teams from 30 countries and territories.
The event focused on developing quantum computing applications across areas including AI, cybersecurity, logistics, finance, energy, healthcare, and sustainability.
The hackathon aligns with Vietnam’s broader strategy to develop quantum technologies as a national priority through research, talent development, and industry collaboration.
The finals of the 2026 Quantum Computing for Social Good International Hackathon opened on July 24 in Gia Lai province, bringing together 27 finalist teams comprising nearly 100 contestants from a pool of more than 500 applications submitted by participants from 30 countries and territories, Vietnam Investment Review reported.
