Why some AI service apps win trust while others fail
AI-powered service apps promise convenience, yet many struggle to retain users. RMIT Vietnam research reveals why authenticity, not intelligence alone, keeps people coming back.
RMIT contributed insights on the future of education at IECEE 2026
RMIT University shared international experience in education cooperation, future skills and AI in education at IECEE 2026 organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training.
Vietnam seeks its own digital finance edge, not a Singapore replica
According to Dr Nguyen Nhat Minh (RMIT Vietnam), as digital assets and new financial technologies become increasingly connected to real-world money flows and economic activity, Vietnam’s challenge is no longer simply about technology.
Gen Z cares about planet. But what really makes them buy green?
RMIT Vietnam researcher Dr Alrence Halibas found that Gen Z may be the most sustainability-conscious generation, but not always the most sustainable shoppers.
Vietnam tourism may hit its target, but is it creating enough value?
While international arrivals to Vietnam continue to rise and the upcoming holiday and festive season is round the corner, RMIT academics say the tourism industry cannot rest on its laurels of success.
AI should give nurses more time to care, not replace them
Large language models could help nurses spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. But according to research from RMIT, their success depends on treating AI as a trusted assistant rather than an autonomous decision-maker.
How the Mekong Delta is reshaping the future of circular design
Amidst global ecological shifts, the Mekong Delta is forging a new design mindset: a transition from viewing the landscape as a static “system” to seeing it as a vibrant “network of relationships".
How to deepen connections between universities and communities
The VNx panel discussion within Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2026 explored a central question: How can connections between universities and communities become deeper and more sustainable?
Festival Futures Forward Forum reimagined what a festival can be
At the Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design 2026, festival leaders, artists, researchers and creative practitioners came together to ask a deceptively difficult question: what should a festival leave behind after the crowds go home?
Can AI explain traffic jams?
Dr Pham Viet Hung, an RMIT Vietnam researcher specialising in electronic computer systems and robotics and mechatronics, found that understanding why traffic congestion happens may be just as important as predicting where it will occur.
RMIT explores the human edge in AI-enabled higher education
Higher Education Horizons 2026 brought educators, researchers and industry leaders together at RMIT Vietnam to explore how AI can enhance education while preserving human potential.
RMIT keeps rising in world university rankings
RMIT has risen to 239th globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, up from an estimated 266th last year, and now ranks 13th in Australia.
Building a stronger higher education community
RMIT Vietnam’s Higher Education Community of Practice 2026 brought universities together to explore practical responses to shared challenges and strengthen collaboration across Vietnam’s higher education sector.
The missing link between climate policy and action
Climate goals may begin with governments, but real change depends on millions of everyday decisions. Research from RMIT Vietnam reveals how cities can inspire people to join the journey.
How food waste became a question of shame
From lavish feasts to family kitchens, an RMIT University study reveals how Vietnamese media turns food waste into a story about shame and social judgement.