Across Asia, governments face the difficult task of delivering sustained economic recovery while managing the unpredictable transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic disease. According to a study by the Asian Development Bank, economic losses for developing Asia were estimated at 6.0-9.5 per cent of regional GDP in 2020 and 3.6-6.3 per cent in 2021, largely from declines in domestic demand, tourism, and from global spillovers. In the early stages of the pandemic, cloud computing powered a rapid shift to remote work and distance learning. Now, digital technology – and the cloud computing services that underpin most digitisation – can catalyse economic recovery by enabling organisations to adapt nimbly to ever-changing circumstances.

People are always in need of new skills in order to adapt and adjust to more advanced work methods. Dr. Truong Anh Dung, general director of the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, explained VIR’s Hoang Oanh how digital technology can help Vietnamese workers.

MVV Entrepreneur Academy Corporation (MVV Academy) received the Top 10 Vietnam ICT Enterprises 2021 award in the edtech category. This award is given for businesses with outstanding growth in using technology for educational management and development. The programme was organised by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) with the aim of supporting the Vietnamese government in forming 100,000 Vietnamese digital technology enterprises by 2030.

The 2021 edition of the Taiwan Expo will showcase innovations by Taiwanese manufacturers that are driving 4.0 development in the global heavy industry. Covering all facets of production, the exhibition will feature award-winning solutions like Sun Firm’s flat-bed computer numerical control lathes that provide unparalleled cutting precision and adaptability, and RenAn’s simulation workstation, which makes the training of lathe operators safer and more efficient.

Digital technology has already propelled the fast-moving consumer goods sector in Vietnam, as well as further afield, and reaped greater benefits for this market. Rahul Shinde, chief information officer at Coca-Cola Vietnam, dived into the advantages for the manufacturing process and customer engagement, and explains how to embed this tech culture into the industry in Vietnam.

Head of Vietnam's delegation to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy shared the country’s development experience via promoting digital technology at the 59th session of the UN Commission for Social Development that is underway virtually from February 8-17.

SCG has announced strong operating results despite COVID-19, attributable to employees' dedication, active approach, agility, and use of digital technology to fulfil market needs.

Vietnam has made impressive steps in its digital transformation journey in 2020, with strong aspirations and ambitious targets set through the launch of the Make in Vietnam programme. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, writes about upcoming plans to realise the country’s digital orientations at the national forum on the development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises.

As healthcare providers are seeking to improve the customer experience and satisfaction, digital technology provides a proven avenue to explore. In this context, the Zoop Care healthcare coordination platform with innovative solutions and user-driven approach is expected to elevate customer care in Vietnam into another level.

AkaBot and FPT.AI developed by FPT Group have won the “Make in Vietnam” Digital Award 2020 for excellent digital platforms and products announced at the national forum on the development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises.

In a tight labour market, organisations are increasingly concerned with creating an environment that engages employees and attracts and retains key resources. Implementing digital technology initiatives has emerged as a key factor in employee retention but technology itself is not a magic bullet. Companies must develop and implement a technology strategy that balances several specific requirements, including communication needs, culture, and organisational goals.

Supporting enterprises in applying digital technology amid the surge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the health crisis will be among the keys for Vietnam to achieve sustainable development and high growth.

The British Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnam Electricity and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) held an online technical seminar on modeling using digital technology related to the development and management of renewable energy.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is drafting the prime minister’s decision approving the national strategy on the development of digital technology businesses by 2030.

Hanoi - Vietnam hopes to develop 100,000 digital technology companies by 2030 which will contribute 20 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).