5g rollout strategy discussed during vir panel

5G rollout strategy discussed during VIR panel

Industry experts discussed the effective rollout of 5G services and its applications during the second panel of VIR's conference on the digital economy from September 30.
vir conference highlights factors driving digital economy

VIR conference highlights factors driving digital economy

The VIR conference “Enablers for Digital Economy Development in Vietnam” is taking place in Hanoi on September 30, offering interesting discussions about Vietnam’s economy, market trends, and 5G commercialisation.
vir to host conference on digital economy development

VIR to host conference on digital economy development

VIR will host a conference on digital economy development in Hanoi on September 30, gathering representatives from state management agencies, international organisations, and business experts.
new proposal requires e commerce platforms to pay taxes of sellers

New proposal requires e-commerce platforms to pay taxes of sellers

A proposed revision to the tax law would obligate e-commerce platforms to declare and pay taxes on behalf of sellers, aiming to enhance tax management amid the rapid growth of the digital economy.
indonesias digital economy sector generates 175 billion usd in tax revenue

Indonesia’s digital economy sector generates 1.75 billion USD in tax revenue

The tax revenue from the digital economy sector in Indonesia reached 27.85 trillion IDR (1.75 billion USD) from 2022 to the end of August 2024, according to the Taxation Directorate General under the country’s Finance Ministry.
cross border e commerce to be boosted

Cross-border e-commerce to be boosted

Commodities export through cross-border sites is expected to create booming development for Vietnam’s e-commerce business.
a fresh space for vietnamese singaporean businesses

A fresh space for Vietnamese-Singaporean businesses

New opportunities are coming for businesses and investors of Vietnam and Singapore in the areas such as carbon credits, renewable energy, and the digital economy. Kenneth Loh, vice president of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce’s Hanoi office, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about what lies ahead.
thai government urged to tighten oversight on e commerce

Thai government urged to tighten oversight on e-commerce

The government of Thailand is intensifying its oversight of foreign e-commerce platforms, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin instructing the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to ensure that the Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai laws and tax regulations.
economy continues optimistic trend

Economy continues optimistic trend

Vietnam’s industrial production, which has been grappling with ongoing challenges, is showing signs of recovery, with this positive trend expected to continue until the end of the year.
digital economy being led by real world asset tokenisation

Digital economy being led by real world asset tokenisation

Asset tokenisation offers a significant opportunity for developing countries like Vietnam to engage in the global capital market with efficient capital mobilisation channels and low costs for projects involving real-world assets (RWAs).
5g opportunities for domestic and global businesses

5G opportunities for domestic and global businesses

Mobile network operators in Vietnam are rapidly deploying 5G infrastructure, poised to unlock new revenue opportunities for themselves and for domestic and international technology firms. This advancement is set to play a pivotal role in accelerating the country’s digital transformation and fostering the development of its digital economy.
a digital vietnamese made approach

A digital Vietnamese-made approach

The digital technology industry has been identified in Resolution No.29-NQ/TW as one of the six foundational industries. Tech businesses, whether developing, manufacturing, or providing technology as a service, play crucial roles in accelerating tech adoption across the economy and society. They particularly contribute to implementing the national programme on enhancing the independence and self-reliance of Vietnamese production.
cmc joins the hyperscale data centre race

CMC joins the hyperscale data centre race

Amidst the rapid development of Vietnam's digital economy, there is an increasingly active race being run to develop data centres and develop world-class IT infrastructure in the country.
vietnam unlocking digital potential

Vietnam unlocking digital potential

Vietnam was the fastest-growing digital economy in ASEAN in 2023, with potential to become the second-largest by 2030. The country remains on track to recover from the trade downturn, though growth remains uneven.
prospects heightened for data centre development

Prospects heightened for data centre development

Vietnam is witnessing significant growth in the data centre market, driven by the expanding digital economy and rising data consumption in the region.