improved digital human resources needed

Improved digital human resources needed

Vietnam is facing a shortage of human resources in information technology while the country needs to promote the strong development of the digital economy, according to a government report.
accelerating digital transformation in vietnam and the road to 5g

Accelerating digital transformation in Vietnam and the road to 5G

Vietnam is on a steady trajectory towards the digital age. The government has spared no effort in recent years to accelerate national digital transformation based on three key pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
report highlights vietnams it job market post pandemic

Report highlights Vietnam’s IT job market post-pandemic

IT talent shortages are not a huge issue in Vietnam, at least currently and in the near future, according to a fresh report, Salary & Job Expectation of IT Professionals 2022-2023 by ITviec, a site for IT recruitment in Vietnam.
5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in vietnam

5 factors to drive business differentiation and competitiveness in Vietnam

On December 7, PwC Vietnam launched “Asia Pacific’s Time: Responding to the new reality,” a report that sets out five success factors to help businesses develop in today’s landscape.
tie ups breed confidence in logistics arena

Tie-ups breed confidence in logistics arena

Competitive pressures in tandem with digital economy development is likely to help boost the numbers of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics field in Vietnam next year.
navigating multiplied risks to ensure a brighter economy

Navigating multiplied risks to ensure a brighter economy

Flexible policies and a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign have resulted in impressive progress in Vietnam’s economic prospects this year. But the road ahead is paved with challenges. Risks to growth in the future, largely related to external factors, have multiplied. In 2022, Vietnam outperformed other countries in the region following a rebound in consumer spending, several quarters of robust export growth and the gradual return of international tourism. However, a global growth slowdown and heightened risks of financial instability could weigh on growth next year and in 2024.
meta discusses latest report on southeast asian digital consumers

Meta discusses latest report on Southeast Asian digital consumers

On October 14, Meta and Bain & Company published important findings on the digital economy and the future of e-commerce in the region through the annual SYNC Southeast Asia study. The research examined over 16,000 digital consumers and covered interviews with 20 customer experience managers in six Southeast Asian countries. Meta's country director for Vietnam Khoi Le talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the report’s focus and the implications for Vietnam.
baemin vietnam named in top 5 e commerce market leaders in 2022

BAEMIN Vietnam named in top 5 e-commerce market leaders in 2022

After just 3 years of operation in Vietnam, BAEMIN has been recognised by the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade as one of the five leading enterprises providing e-commerce services in the market.
growing the adoption of bnpl providers in vietnam

Growing the adoption of BNPL providers in Vietnam

The gaining popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services has served as a spark for new trends in digital merchant adoption. Nguyen An Son, head of Project Development for the Centre for Informatics and Digital Technology at the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the prospects for BNPL in Vietnam.
malaysia likely to achieve 16 billion usd in digital investments pm

Malaysia likely to achieve 16 billion USD in digital investments: PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his confidence in the country’s ability to achieve the 70 billion RM (16 billion USD) digital investment target by 2025, in line with the digital economy blueprint.
malaysia calls for promoted digital economy green technology in asean

Malaysia calls for promoted digital economy, green technology in ASEAN

Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry Mohamed Azmin Ali has called on ASEAN member states to promote digital economy and green technology to generate real and direct benefits to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and people.
thailand desires to become asean digital centre

Thailand desires to become ASEAN digital centre

Recognising a need to increase the use of digital technology as a key tool in economic and social development, the government of Thailand has adopted a policy to promote the digital economy.
taking the right steps for successful digital transformation

Taking the right steps for successful digital transformation

With Vietnam accelerating the development of its digital economy, businesses are now in an all-out rush to adopt technology, invest in and develop digital solutions, and move on platforms to exploit larger markets without geographical boundaries. Pham Thi Thu Diep, technology and country leader at IBM Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Bich Thuy about the strategic steps enterprises should take to enable a successful digital transformation.
digital transformation basic targets to 2025

Digital transformation basic targets to 2025

Vietnam has set basic targets in digital transformation to 2025, towards the development of digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
foreign e commerce floors must supplement business licenses before january 1

Foreign e-commerce floors must supplement business licenses before January 1

Foreign-invested e-commerce floors doing business in Vietnam must supplement their business licenses before January 1 next year if they have not provided enough according to regulations.