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Make-in-Vietnam blockchain platform debuts

The Ministry of Information and Communications, on August 13, held a ceremony to debut the akaChain blockchain platform, as part of a programme introducing “Make in Vietnam” digital platforms.
Make-in-Vietnam blockchain platform debuts ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Information andCommunications, on August 13, held a ceremony to debut the akaChain blockchainplatform, as part of a programme introducing “Make in Vietnam” digitalplatforms.

The akaChain, developed by Vietnam’s largest tech firm FPTSoftware corporation, supports enterprises in quickly building their businessnetwork systems and distributed applications using blockchain technology. Ithelps shortening the time spent on a number of tasks like electronic Know YourCustomer (eKYC), credit scoring, customer loyalty programmes, and origintracing.

In the coming time, it will be further developed forstrengthened security and transparency.

At the event, Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Thanh Hung said despite just being established in 2018,the platform has become popular.

He named a number of its successful users, including foodgroup Masan Consumer, Baoviet Insurance, AIA Group, and VPBank.

The official took the occasion to call on digital firms tocontinue investing in the research and development of advanced technologies ofthe 4th Industrial Revolution, adding that it will help Vietnamcatch up with latest developments in the world and complete its nationaldigital transition.

The introduction of “Make in Vietnam” platforms is part ofthe national digital transition programme toward 2025 approved by the PrimeMinister./.
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