• THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Cleaning up legislation for NFT success in Vietnam

Traditional games are becoming more advanced through blockchain and non-fungible tokens. Pham Duy Khuong, Nguyen Thuy Chung, and Doan Nam from ASL LAW, however, note the many barriers still make the technology difficult to develop and greatly affect investment prospects.

Minister calls for stronger ties between Qualcomm, Viet Nam’s tech firms

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung expressed his hope for stronger partnerships between Qualcomm Incorporated and technology companies of Viet Nam, while receiving an executive of the US firm in Washington D.C. on May 12.

Vietnam pilots cash withdrawal at ATMs with chip-based ID cards

People will be able to withdraw cash from ATMs by scanning their chip-based ID cards under a new pilot service provided by the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam Blockchain Union to held first congress in mid-May

The Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU) will hold the first congress in mid-May, aiming to establish an organisation to connect the technology business community and provide consultancy to related agencies to develop policies and legal frameworks on technology, digital assets, and currencies.

E-commerce promoting post-pandemic economic recovery: experts

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the growth of e-commerce in many countries, including Việt Nam, said Chairman of Việt Nam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) Nguyễn Ngọc Dũng.

Digital transformation unavoidable, expands business reach

Digital transformation is both a need and an inevitable trend that will help businesses survive and develop in the Industry 4.0 era, experts said.

Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park promotes key products

The Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park has been engaging the interest of domestic and foreign technology giants, aiming to become a center of high-tech product chains in Vietnam.

Vietnam accounts for 15% of ASEAN's total online shopping market

Vietnam accounts for 15% of the total online shopping market in ASEAN.

Digital transformation in logistics: Key for competition in 42-billion-USD market

Vietnam’s logistics market is worth around 40-42 billion USD a year, and digital transformation among businesses is considered key to their success in this competitive market.

MobiFone preparing for all benefits with 5G lift-off

MobiFone, one of the biggest mobile network operators in Vietnam, is gearing up preparations for 5G commercialisation to tap into future benefits. Deputy general director Bui Son Nam talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about 5G trials and future infrastructure plans.

Smartphone manufacturers race to open stores in Việt Nam

The trend of opening private stores that only sell one company's products is being revived after the pandemic.

GoFood orders in Vietnam doubled in Q1/2022

Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services platform, on April 28 revealed new insights into changes in consumer food consumption habits and online food delivery trends in Q1/2022.

Motivations for digital development

Digital transformation is set to create new room, resources, and infrastructure for the development of the country, enabling Vietnam to obtain its ambitious goals of a digitalised government, economy, and society. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, explains how this digital transformation will promote future growth.

Binh Duong woos French investors for hi-tech projects

The government of Binh Duong Province, in association with Becamex IDC, has organized an investment promotion teleconference, calling upon French firms to develop hi-tech projects in the province.

Expanding blockchain applications in enterprises

Blockchain technology has become a hot trend in the world, and Vietnam is no exception, viewing it as having great potential for a wide range of industries and sectors, such as financial services, production, supply chains, education and energy. In 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will prioritize feasible blockchain projects.

Digital transformation has a great impact on entire population: PM says

The 13th National Party Congress has identified national digital transformation as a hugely important task, associated with three main pillars, including digital government, digital economy, and digital society as digital transformation greatly affects the whole population.

Publication of the nationwide electronic invoice system

On April 21, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony at the General Department of Taxation to introduce the countrywide electronic invoicing system.

EU’s experience in transition to green economy shared with Vietnam

A webinar to share experience and ideas of transition to a green economy of Europe countries through the European Green Agreement (EGA) took place on April 200, gathering participants from Hanoi, Da Nang and Thua Thien – Hue.

Vietnam Blockchain Union makes debut

Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU) was launched at a ceremony held by Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) in Hanoi on April 21, aiming to connect the technology business community and provide consultancy to related agencies to develop policies and legal frameworks on Blockchain technology, digital assets, and currencies.

Request that VEC speed up toll collection without halting it

The Ministry of Transport has just made a formal request to the Directorate of Roads of Vietnam and the Vietnam Expressway Development Investment Corporation (VEC) to execute the Prime Minister's directive on automated toll collection.