Solutions to promoting sustainable finance in ASEAN, digital transformation in the financial service sector amid the fourth Industrial Revolution, comprehensive financial solutions, and regional digital commerce links were on the agenda of the 6th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM), held online on October 2.

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) in conjunction with the Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM) on September 30 organised an online forum on digital transformation to promote Vietnam's tourism development in the context of global COVID-19 outbreak.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Associations (HUBA) on September 24 launched a digital transformation programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help improve their competitiveness.

Star Telecom a joint venture between Viettel Global JSC and Laos Asia Telecom, was honoured with two prizes including “Innovation in Public Administration Services” and “Innovation in Consumer Products and Services” at Asia Pacific Stevie Awards.

The 2020 White Book on information and communications technology (ICT) of Vietnam is scheduled to be issued by December 20.

More than 200 entries have been sent to Viet Solutions 2020 - a competition seeking digital transformation solutions for Vietnam - with 72 percent coming from overseas, the organising board said on August 26.

The first “Make in Vietnam” digital technology product awards were launched in Hanoi on August 19, aiming to promote the development of digital technology businesses in the country.

VOV.VN - With Vietnam possessing huge potential for development amid a strong digital transformation process, Singaporean technology firms are increasingly viewing the Vietnamese market as a key area for growth.

A shift to digital platforms is considered an effective means for businesses to expand export markets as Vietnam integrates more deeply into the global economy, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Cao Quoc Hung has said.

Ho Chi Minh City announced a programme on digital transformation along with a data sharing and integration platform at a conference on July 22.