supporting the digital economy space

Supporting the digital economy space

The first few months of 2023 have not been easy for digital economy companies and investors who fund them. Eric Johnson, counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, pores over the critical issues and trends that will affect Vietnam’s digital space.
consumer rights protection online a focus amid e commerce boom

Consumer rights protection online a focus amid e-commerce boom

The protection of consumer rights online has been the focus amid the boom of e-commerce and the digital economy since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
nokia laying groundwork for vietnams digital economy

Nokia laying groundwork for Vietnam’s digital economy

With over three decades of experience in ICT spanning across different countries, Nokia Vietnam general manager Rubén Moron Flores shared his insights with VIR’s Hong Giang regarding Nokia’s plan to bolster the data centre market and ICT infrastructure in Vietnam.
taxes and emissions among growing digital concerns

Taxes and emissions among growing digital concerns

The digital economy in Vietnam has strong growth potential, but faces a number of significant hurdles, including losses in tax revenue, infrastructure challenges, and vast carbon emissions.
vietnam us seek to boost ties in digital economy

Vietnam, US seek to boost ties in digital economy

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on February 13 met with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss boosting bilateral ties in digital economy and digital trade.
digital economy to reach 50 billion by 2050

Digital economy to reach $50 billion by 2050

The scale of Vietnam's digital economy could hit $50 billion by 2050, of which, e-commerce will be the most important contributor.
vietnam lucrative market for digital economy

Vietnam lucrative market for digital economy

Vietnam is believed to be a lucrative market for digital economy with the second fastest growth pace in the world last year, after India.
singapore and vietnam ties on track

Singapore and Vietnam ties on track

Vietnam and Singapore are intensifying their bilateral ties in new fields, focusing on digital economy and innovation, infrastructure, and energy, which will help businesses in both economies to benefit from new forms of cooperation.
hopes gaining ground for 5g commercialisation in 2023

Hopes gaining ground for 5G commercialisation in 2023

With 5G commercialisation in the gun barrel for 2023, the road for tech players to expand in the market is around the corner, but more favourable conditions may be required to make the most of the situation.
supporting venture capital funds in 2023 and beyond

Supporting venture capital funds in 2023 and beyond

Vietnam has seen an astounding increase of activity from foreign venture capital investors over the last five years. Eric Johnson from FreshfieldsBruckhaus Deringer LLP explains how this supports companies involved in developing Vietnam’s digital economy – a stated priority of the government.
indonesia stepping up its funding priorities

Indonesia stepping up its funding priorities

Vietnam and Indonesia are intensifying their digital and investment ties, with both sides set to venture into new activities together.
the key to promoting digital economic growth in vietnam

The key to promoting digital economic growth in Vietnam

The wide applicability and huge connected data store created from blockchain have made this technology increasingly important in the progress of realising the goal of bringing the digital economy to 20 per cent of GDP, as set by the government.
vietnam blockchain association and foreign trade university join forces

Vietnam Blockchain Association and Foreign Trade University join forces

The Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) has cooperated with the Hanoi Foreign Trade University (FTU) to hold a cooperation signing ceremony and discuss the role of blockchain in the digital economy in order to provide information and disseminate knowledge for students.
digital economy hoped to make up 20pc of vietnams gdp by 2025

Digital economy hoped to make up 20pc of Vietnam’s GDP by 2025

Vietnam expects its digital economy to account for 20 percent of GDP by 2025.
misa offering new support for the digital economy

MISA offering new support for the digital economy

Management software company MISA Group won a gold medal at the Make-in-Vietnam Digital Awards 2022, reaffirming its contribution to the development of a digital government. CEO Dinh Thi Thuy discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the journey towards the achievement and future strategies.