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When a digital highway cuts through the mountains

When a 'digital highway' cuts through the mountains

Digital transformation, once seemingly out of reach, is becoming a tool for prosperity in the hands of ethnic women in the remote villages of Sơn La Province.
Rapid 5G rollout underpins push for digital economy

Rapid 5G rollout underpins push for digital economy

The rollout reflects the Government’s infrastructure-first approach to digital transformation, in line with Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW, which identifies digital infrastructure as a foundation for developing a digital economy, digital society and digital government.
Viettel Telecom nominated for Global Mobile Awards

Viettel Telecom nominated for Global Mobile Awards

Since 2024, Viettel has migrated nearly 10 million 2G users, provided more than 800,000 free 4G devices to low-income subscribers, and expanded 4G/5G coverage to 98 per cent of the population.
Government issues action plan for State sector development

Government issues action plan for State sector development

Under the action programme, ministries and localities are required to review existing legal documents to promptly remove institutional bottlenecks for the State economic sector.
Ministry proposes 0.1 per cent tax on crypto assets trading

Ministry proposes 0.1 per cent tax on crypto assets trading

The draft sets out tax policies for crypto asset transactions and business which align largely with the current taxation framework applied to securities trading.
Resolution 79 to support double-digit growth from 2026, PM says

Resolution 79 to support double-digit growth from 2026, PM says

The new policies must focus on optimising State resources, improving governance, promoting digitalisation and green development, and balancing State and private sector resources, while reducing unnecessary administrative intervention.
Rice straw emerges as key resource in Việt Nams net-zero push, experts say

Rice straw emerges as key resource in Việt Nam's net-zero push, experts say

Research shows that sustainable rice straw management could cut emissions by up to 36 per cent in the Mekong Delta – equivalent to more than two million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Applications for licences of crypto asset exchanges to be accepted

Applications for licences of crypto asset exchanges to be accepted

Around 10 securities firms and banks have so far announced plans and their readiness to participate in the crypto asset market once licensed.
Việt Nam signals strategic shift in State-owned economy ahead of 14th National Party Congress

Việt Nam signals strategic shift in State-owned economy ahead of 14th National Party Congress

Issued ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, Resolution No 79-NQ/TW sets a decisive policy course for Việt Nam’s economy, reinforcing the State-owned sector as a central lever for macroeconomic stability, strategic autonomy and national competitiveness in the years ahead.
Việt Nams growth underscores resilient economic path

Việt Nam's growth underscores resilient economic path

At a time when many economies recorded slower growth and global trade tensions became increasingly complicated, Việt Nam continued to maintain solid growth momentum
Vietnamese spend 45 million a day online shopping

Vietnamese spend $45 million a day online shopping

The four largest e-commerce platforms, namely Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, generated total sales revenues of VNĐ429 trillion in 2025, up nearly 34.8 per cent over 2024. This represents a figure of over VNĐ1.17 trillion (US$44.5 million) per day.
5G infrastructure ready but application in business and government slow

5G infrastructure ready but application in business and government slow

Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone all consider 2025 a pivotal year to lay the foundation for 5G to truly play its role as a growth driver in the 2026–2030 period.
ADB Country Director breaks down Việt Nams 2025 success and 2026 prospects

ADB Country Director breaks down Việt Nam's 2025 success and 2026 prospects

The ADB official described Việt Nam''s 2025 results as highly impressive despite global challenges.
Việt Nam sees strong e-commerce growth in 2025

Việt Nam sees strong e-commerce growth in 2025

Việt Nam’s e-commerce market is projected to reach approximately US$31 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 25.5 per cent and accounting for 10 per cent of the country’s total retail sales of goods and services.