Keyword: "digital economy"

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A tourist experiences virtual reality (VR) technology. (Photo: VNA)

Mekong Delta promotes technology-based smart tourism

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies should be applied to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta, a region with significant advantages and strengths in eco-tourism and experiential tourism, said insiders.

The organising board announced the Sao Khue Award 2025 in Hanoi on January 6. (Photo courtesy of VINASA)

Sao Khue Award 2025 launched

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on January 6 officially launched the Sao Khue Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for the country's IT industry.

A view of Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Digital ecosystem helps boost Vietnam’s tourism growth

With over 78 million internet users and 73.3% of the population using social networks, Vietnam possesses an ideal environment to drive the development of a robust digital ecosystem and a thriving tourism technology sector.

German Ambassador to Vietnam Margarete Barth and business leaders at a meeting in Vietnam in December. (Photo courtesy of the German Business Association)

GBA to focus on sustainable investment in 2025

The German Business Association (GBA) in Vietnam has recently announced its focus on sustainable investments for 2025, with an emphasis on industries such as renewable energy, digital transformation, and high-tech manufacturing.

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Online Friday 2024 successful with impressive figures

Over 900 livestreamed sessions, 1.8 billion views on TikTok shops using the hashtags #OnlineFriday and #TuHaoHangViet, nearly 4,750 response videos, and over 30 departments of industry and trade are just a few of the remarkable statistics showcasing the success of Vietnam's National E-commerce Week and Online Friday 2024 from November 25 to December 1.

Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Thailand aims for inclusive, sustainable digital economy

The Thai government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring no one is left behind as the country transforms towards a digital economy and sustainable business, the country’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan announced at the 2024 UN Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) Forum on December 2.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

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.

VIP guests joining the event: from left to right Mohd Firdaus Mohammad, Assistant Trade Commissioner, MATRADE Vietnam; Jesse Choi, Regional Director of Sunwah Group in ASEAN and CEO of Sunwah Innovations; Balasubramaniam, Director of Digital Exports, MDEC; Consul General Firdauz Othman, Consulate General of Malaysia in Ho Chi Minh City; Consul General Wei Huaxiang, Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City; Mai Phong Lan, Deputy Head of Division of Enterprise, Cooperative Economy and Private Sector, Department of Planning and Investment, Ho Chi Minh City. (Source: MDEC)

Malaysia’s DEX CONNEX 2024 in Vietnam concludes

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the DEX Connex Programme in Vietnam, in conjunction with the prestigious Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024.

Thailand aims to become emerging leader in AI

Thailand aims to become emerging leader in AI

Thailand is positioning itself as an emerging leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and development, thanks to policies that support an approach that balances technological innovation with ethical considerations and workforce protection.