VOV.VN - Hanoi on August 8 launched the digital platform A80 – Proud of Vietnam to provide accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information for citizens, tourists, and international friends about the series of events marking the country’s 80th National Day (September 2).

Vietnamese consumers spend over VND1.233 trillion (US$48 million) on online shopping each day on average, highlighting the strong purchasing power of online channels amid the ongoing shift toward digital consumption, according to the latest report by e-commerce growth consultancy YouNet ECI.

A growing number of major domestic and international investors are showing strong interest in Vietnam’s pilot digital asset market.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has called for a strong push in digital transformation and the development of a smart tourism ecosystem to reposition Vietnam’s national tourism in a more professional and strategic manner.

VOV.VN - The National Data Centre (NDC), the National Data Association (NDA), and Vietnam Television (VTV) jointly launched the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition on August 5 in an attempt to promote technological innovation and accelerate digital transformation.

Vietnam is no longer just an emerging blockchain market, it is stepping into a leadership role, with global investors, developers, and experts recognising its growing potential to become a leading hub for digital assets in the region.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Industrial and Energy Group (Petrovietnam) must embrace innovative thinking and make strategic breakthroughs in digital transformation, science and technology, and green energy to rise into the ranks of Southeast Asia’s top five enterprises, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The Vietnam – Singapore Sustainable Trade and Innovation Forum (STIF Vietnam - Singapore) took place on August 1 at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) headquarters, marking a new step in digital economic and green transition between the two countries.

GM Vietnam 2025, one of Asia’s largest blockchain and digital asset events, officially opened on August 1 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, affirming Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional hub for digital finance.

VOV.VN - The conference on digital transformation for OCOP exports has highlighted practical solutions to help local businesses improve product quality, embrace cross-border e-commerce, and tap into global markets sustainably.