thailand steps up crackdown on online e cigarette smuggling

Thailand steps up crackdown on online e-cigarette smuggling

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has blocked over 9,500 URLs linked to e-cigarette sales over the past year.
tapping into millions of holders of digital assets

Tapping into millions of holders of digital assets

Building a suitable legal framework for digital assets could help Vietnam generate an additional $100 billion to boost innovation and digital economic development. Phan Duc Trung, chairman of the Vietnam Blockchain Association, explained how with VIR’s Hoang Oanh.
threats to cybersecurity require more sophisticated response in 2025

Threats to cybersecurity require more sophisticated response in 2025

Cybersecurity is expected to remain a significant challenge for Vietnam in 2025, as the rapid development of technology and the expansion of the digital economy continue to heighten the risk of cyberattacks.
targets improved upon for economy

Targets improved upon for economy

With a recovering economy for 2024, Vietnam is expected to see higher growth this year and beyond, backed by a rise in major investment and successful exports.
continued growth set for e commerce

Continued growth set for e-commerce

The rapid growth of the digital economy has propelled Vietnam’s retail e-commerce market to surpass $25 billion in 2024, marking a 20 per cent increase from the previous year.
innovations and impacts on international trade

Innovations and impacts on international trade

In 2024, the global economy and Vietnam’s economy in particular had three distinct characteristics: slow growth, high sensitivity, and profound change. To fit this economic context, international trade promotion activities in Vietnam also boasted many innovations.
ha long city well positioned to develop green economy experts

Ha Long city well positioned to develop green economy: experts

Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is well positioned to develop its green economy, digital economy and heritage economy in the new era, experts said at a conference held on December 26.
ricoh group and reach implement digital support course for young people

Ricoh Group and REACH implement digital support course for young people

Japan's Ricoh Company, Ltd., Ricoh Vietnam, and REACH, a Vietnamese non-profit organisation, announced the start of the Digital Support Programme for Young People on December 2.
vietnam poised to lead southeast asias e commerce revolution

Vietnam poised to lead Southeast Asia's e-commerce revolution

Vietnam has the potential to become a leading e-commerce powerhouse in Southeast Asia, as the industry experiences strong growth and contributes to driving national economic transformation, according to a report published on December 1 by IMARC, a market research group.
hanois smart city vision hinges on data development

Hanoi’s smart city vision hinges on data development

Data has been identified as a cornerstone for unlocking new growth opportunities in digital government, the digital economy, and digital society.
national assembly adopts law on data

National Assembly adopts Law on Data

Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) on November 30 officially adopted the Law on Data, expecting to accelerate digital transformation and digital economy development.
vietnam welcomes more semiconductor enterprises

Vietnam welcomes more semiconductor enterprises

Vietnam has positioned the semiconductor industry as a core driver for strengthening its digital economy and advancing cutting-edge technology.
vietnams digital economy estimated to reach 36 billion in 2024

Vietnam's digital economy estimated to reach $36 billion in 2024

Vietnam's digital economy is continuing to show solid double-digit growth, and is forecast to reach $36 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, propelled by e-commerce and travel.
thailand seeks to promote digital training

Thailand seeks to promote digital training

Bangkok - The Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand (DEPA) is set to promote tax incentive measures to encourage individuals to upskill themselves in the field of digital knowledge.
long term funds to address logistics cost

Long-term funds to address logistics cost

Vietnam’s logistics industry is rapidly developing, but high costs remain a barrier to unlocking the full potential of the country’s digital economy and e-commerce market.