digital gains are in reach for vietnam

Digital gains are in reach for Vietnam

Foreign tech companies are stepping up collaborations to promote the likes of 5G and AI, laying the groundwork for Vietnam’s journey towards becoming a digital economy.
gefe 2024 to catalyse a green future for vietnam

GEFE 2024 to catalyse a green future for Vietnam

Driven by the success of previous events, businesses and investors are pinning high hopes on the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024 to seek more opportunities to partner with Vietnam in its net-zero mission.
conference provides catalyst for vietnams circular economy

Conference provides catalyst for Vietnam’s circular economy

The Vietnam Circular Economy in Action (VCEA) Conference brought together top businesses and waste ecosystem stakeholders on October 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing circular economy implementation, opportunities, and innovation.
mobifone on the way to becoming a major tech company

MobiFone on the way to becoming a major tech company

At VIR's conference on digital economy development in Hanoi on September 30, Nguyen Tuan Huy, head of Digital Transformation at MobiFone, stated the goal of digital transformation is to enhance business performance, increase labour productivity and work efficiency, and improve customer service quality.
flooding greatly impacts thai economy

Flooding greatly impacts Thai economy

Thailand has been struggling with the onslaught of excessively heavy rains and floods in several northern provinces, which has caused huge economic losses.
vietnams economy on track for 65 per cent growth despite typhoon yagi says hsbc

Vietnam’s economy on track for 6.5 per cent growth despite Typhoon Yagi, says HSBC

Vietnam's economic recovery remains resilient, with HSBC projecting 6.5 per cent GDP growth for 2024, despite the significant damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, which cost the country an estimated $1.6 billion.
driving digital transformation with 5g

Driving digital transformation with 5G

As a pioneer in 5G network infrastructure, Ericsson is supporting Vietnam in developing its digital economy. Rita Mokbel, head of Ericsson Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about upcoming priorities to support building innovative 5G use cases.
accelerating transition to low carbon society

Accelerating transition to low-carbon society

An environmental, social, governance (ESG) symposium 2024 themed ‘Driving Inclusive Green Transition’ hosted by SCG on September 30 aimed to compile and present key proposals and recommendations for accelerating the transition towards clean energy and a circular economy, using the Saraburi Sandbox as a pilot project to create low-carbon society.
significant investment made in digital realm

Significant investment made in digital realm

Vietnam’s burgeoning digital economy aspires to become a magnet for funding, from venture capital to foreign investment flows.
leadership focused on economic progress

Leadership focused on economic progress

Vietnam has had a new state president hoping to contribute to driving the economy forward, with the government prioritising economic stability including a focus on semiconductor development.
assessing 5g enablers for digital economy development in vietnam

Assessing 5G enablers for digital economy development in Vietnam

Digital transformation is reshaping industries, and 5G will be an enabler for significant growth and transformation in the country’s digital economy. Khanh Nguyen, vice chairman of the Digital Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy how Vietnam can develop its digital economy.
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.