Minister hails “+1” policy for semiconductor and ICT cooperation with Korea
Vietnam’s draft law on the digital technology industry was a focal point in talks between Minister Nguyen Manh Hung and NIPA Chairman Hur Sung Wook, who highlighted the shared opportunities for bilateral collaboration.
Vietnam and Burundi sign MOU on telecom and technology development
On November 19, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Burundi’s Ministry of Communication, ICT, and Media to foster technological and telecommunications development.
AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on November 19 emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) is the core technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution, as important as the steam engine of the first Industrial Revolution, the power generator of the 2nd Industrial Revolution and the personal computer of the 3rd Industrial Revolution.
Vietnam hosts 21st ASEAN Information Officials Meeting during Digital Week 2024
The 21st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI), a highlight of Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, commenced on November 19 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province.
Quang Ninh to host 3rd Vietnam Int'l Digital Week next week
The 3rd Vietnam International Digital Week will take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from November 19-22 for the second consecutive year.
Telecoms service providers invest in 4G, 5G technologies
Telecoms service providers in Vietnam are investing in 4G and 5G mobile phone connectivity infrastructure at the same time.
Ho Chi Minh City launches digital citizen app
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee held a ceremony to launch the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Citizen Application (referred to as the Digital Citizen App), aiming to connect citizens with the government.
Vietnamese, US agencies set up partnership in cyber security
The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 14.
Comprehensive strategy is a must for national digital transformation: Permanent Deputy PM
Việt Nam has made significant progress in global digitalisation rankings with its e-Government Development Index rising 15 places in 2024 to reach number 71 out of 193 countries and territories.
Viet Nam’s digital economy to reach US$36 bln this year
Viet Nam’s digital economy is projected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 percent, reaching US$36 billion in 2024, with e-commerce and online travel as the primary growth drivers.