developing a digital economy for the 21st century

Developing a digital economy for the 21st century

Green growth and digital development are likely the most anticipated trends in the first half of the 21st century, helping a country develop fast and sustainably. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, writes about these trends and their importance for Vietnam.
making sense of requirements in data localisation

Making sense of requirements in data localisation

In recent years, the government has attempted to follow global best practices in regulating data. One critical aspect of these new legislative attempts is Vietnam’s data localisation requirements. The Law on Digital Transactions 2005 defines “data” as information in the form of symbols, scripts, numbers, images, sounds, or of other similar forms.
actions urged to benefit from future ict prospects

Actions urged to benefit from future ICT prospects

The first six months of 2021 witnessed some impressive highlights in the telecoms industry.
digital prospects for southern region

Digital prospects for southern region

While Ho Chi Minh City and a number of southern provinces are facing widespread issues with COVID-19, digital transformation efforts are being taken more seriously. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, looks at the potential for the country in this area.
taking the lead in the digitalised revolution

Taking the lead in the digitalised revolution

Vietnam is expected to announce a number of new important moves to make the next steps in the national digital transformation journey. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, writes about the key digital transformation initiatives to enable strong and sustainable growth in the long term, and the new approaches to realise them.
vietnam welcomes fdi in production of medical equipment trade officer

Vietnam welcomes FDI in production of medical equipment: trade officer

Vietnam has rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, including those from ASEAN member states, to land investment in the field of advanced medical equipment, said Counselor Nguyen Manh Hung at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany.
boldly embarking on joint digital journeys

Boldly embarking on joint, digital journeys 

Digital transformation proves an important role in the changing world of technology, and gives the information and communications sector its biggest-ever mission. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, talks about the orientations to develop the sector throughout the year.
make in vietnam by vietnam for a fresh digital orientation

Make in Vietnam, by Vietnam for a fresh digital orientation

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.
full steam ahead with digital transformation

Full steam ahead with digital transformation

The ICT industry’s role has been significantly elevated by COVID-19 challenges, creating opportunities for it to leapfrog in development. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, delves into how important digital transformation is to Vietnam in the new development context.
consolidating protection for intellectual property rights

Consolidating protection for intellectual property rights

As Vietnam strives to forge a digital economy, there is a growing need to protect intellectual property rights. Tran Manh Hung, managing partner of law firm BMVN, a member of Baker McKenzie, writes about the relations between protection and social media, and the challenges to go digital.
a strong vietnam by virtue of digital technology

A strong Vietnam by virtue of digital technology

Digital technology will be the key for Vietnam to realise the target of growing into a powerful nation with a thriving economy over the next quarter of a century. At a recent meeting with key members of the local IT community, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, highlighted businesses’ decisive role in Vietnam’s journey to achieving its ambitious growth goals.
petrovietnam thanks partners at partnership meeting 2020

PetroVietnam thanks partners at Partnership Meeting 2020

CEO Le Manh Hung expressed deep gratitude to the partners who have been joining hands with PetroVietnam to obtain 2019 achievements.
bracing for counterfeit trends and protecting ip ownership

Bracing for counterfeit trends and protecting IP ownership

Vietnam is amplifying its fight against trademark counterfeiting to further strengthen the confidence of investors and enterprises. Tran Manh Hung, managing partner of Baker McKenzie member firm BMVN, discusses the current trademark counterfeiting issues in Vietnam and how foreign invested companies should be prepared to avoid becoming unexpected victims.
rewiring intellectual property rules

Rewiring intellectual property rules

On June 14, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed a law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Insurance Business and the  Law on Intellectual Property. The purpose of the move is to make national legislation compatible with the requirements set out in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, of which Vietnam is a signatory. Tran Manh Hung, partner from law firm Baker McKenzie, explained the changes.  
mobile money service to promote non cash payments

Mobile money service to promote non-cash payments

Mobile money services promote non-cash payments and help the poor living in mountainous and remote areas access services on the internet, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said at a two-day conference on financial inclusion held in Ha Noi on Thursday.