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Vietnam’s internet economy worth 21 billion USD last year

Vietnam’s internet economy was valued at about 21 billion USD in 2021, contributing to 5 percent of GDP and rising seven-fold from 2015.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Smart City Asia 2022

A Smart City Expo & Forum in Asia (Smart City Asia 2022) will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from May 26 to May 28.

E-commerce promotes economic recovery after the pandemic

Proposing solutions to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic and the potential of the e-commerce market, the Vietnam e-commerce landscape 2022 forum taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10 attracted more than 1,000 professionals and participating businesses.

Obstacles get in the way of e-tax payments

The launch of e-tax was expected to facilitate tax declaration and tax payment, but some firms are still finding it difficult to fulfil their financial duties via the online portal.

Forum held on digital transformation for sustainable tourism

The tourism sector must apply digital transformation to secure sustainable development, according to dozens of participants at a forum on the topic held in Hà Nội on May 18.

Microsoft seeks greater cooperation with Vietnam in digitalization

The US IT company expects to help Vietnam build up digital skills for both private and state sectors, as well as develop data science.

Digital transformation as a fuel for long-term tourism growth

This topic was discussed by professionals and tourism businesses at the Forum "Green Stream" for Tourism to Take Off (Theme II): Digital Transformation as a Driver for Sustainable Development, held by the Business Forum Managizine in Hanoi.

Immigration Department pilots granting passports through e-portal

Vietnamese citizens applying for passports without electronic chips will be able to submit their forms online and receive by post.

Digital transformation help connect insurance, population databases

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS)’s digital transformation efforts have helped provide chip-based ID cards for health insurance at more than 4,000 medical facilities across the country.

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.