digital economy contributes 15 per cent to gdp in h1

Digital economy contributes 15 per cent to GDP in H1

Vietnam’s digital economy has played an important role in the country’s socio-economic development in recent times, and accounted for nearly 15 per cent of GDP in the first half of this year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
vietnam ascends global app development ranks four firms enter top 50

Vietnam ascends global app development ranks: four firms enter Top 50

Four Vietnamese app developers have been spotlighted among the Top 50 global companies, boasting new applications that have each garnered over 100,000 downloads in 2022. This noteworthy development was outlined in a recent report by the data analytics firms, DataAI and AppMagic.
vietnam to launch unified e commerce platform across 63 cities and provinces

Vietnam to launch unified e-commerce platform across 63 cities and provinces

The Department of E-Commerce and Digital Economy, under Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), is leading an initiative to create a unified e-commerce platform spanning all 63 cities and provinces.
vietnam grapples with challenges in cashless payments

Vietnam grapples with challenges in cashless payments

The evolution of cashless payments in Vietnam came under the spotlight at a recent conference convened by the Institute for Digital Economy Strategy (IDS) in Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar aimed to analyse the existing legislative landscape, identify barriers to advancement, and propose potential regulatory enhancements to bolster cashless transactions.
results and tasks thrashed out for ict

Results and tasks thrashed out for ICT

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on June 30 held a meeting to review the first-half performance and set tasks for the remaining months of the year.
launching digital workforce platform for it human resources

Launching digital workforce platform for IT human resources

The digital human resource platform provides the most up-to-date information about the job market, orienting the future career development trends for young people.
data security a top priority for digital economy development

Data security – A top priority for digital economy development

Businesses, policymakers, and experts gathered at the Vietnam Security Summit 2023 on June 2 to discuss the importance of information security and how to effectively utilise it in the context of digital transformation and global uncertainties.
digital economy likely to contribute 255pc to malaysias gdp by 2025 minister

Digital economy likely to contribute 25.5pc to Malaysia’s GDP by 2025: Minister

Digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, and the country will attract major investments to data centres, innovation, and digital economy in the next few months, said Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil.
global pressures still apparent in mission to stabilise economy

Global pressures still apparent in mission to stabilise economy

Despite a state budget surplus in the first four months of this year, economic difficulties have put a dent in government revenues, with income falling across all sectors.
going digital the answer to withstand global fluctuations

Going digital the answer to withstand global fluctuations

As a retail bank with a strong foothold in small- and medium-sized enterprises, ACB expects to continue its growth momentum. ACB chairman Tran Hung Huy and CEO Tu Tien Phat spoke with VIR’s Le Luu about the bank’s digital transformation and its strategic plan for 2023.
youth digital economy key to asean growth indonesian fm

Youth, digital economy key to ASEAN growth: Indonesian FM

The youth and digital economy are important drivers to ensure Southeast Asia becomes the epicentrum of growth, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has said.
vietnams digital economy sets high growth q1

Vietnam’s digital economy sets high growth Q1

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on April 7 held a meeting to review the first-quarter performance and set future tasks.
meta on prowl for digital openings

Meta on prowl for digital openings

Seeing Vietnam as a key market in its business strategies, Meta was one of over 50 large US corporations to visit Vietnam on March 21-23. Rafael Frankel, director of Public Policy in Southeast and South Asia for Meta, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy its upcoming plans in Vietnam.
greener faster smarter digital plans

Greener, faster, smarter digital plans

Various experts have explained how Vietnam can be smarter, greener, and more efficient in its digital overhaul, with an eye towards sustainability.
high tech talent pool to aid transformation

High-tech talent pool to aid transformation

Investors from abroad are more than willing to support Vietnam’s infrastructure and human resources during its digital transformation journey.