Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 called on the Party organisation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), its leaders, and staff to be pioneers in applying and advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Vietnam unveiled its national tourism data platform “Visit Vietnam” in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 15, a strategic move to design an integrated tourism database for destination information, reviews, and travel service bookings.

VOV.VN - Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto has affirmed Finland’s strong support for enhancing Vietnam-EU relations and effectively implementing the EVFTA, noting that Finnish businesses will continue close collaboration with Vietnamese partners for shared growth.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is focusing on developing data infrastructure, building information-sharing platforms and integrated centers to create a digital government that boosts administrative reform and improves the experience of residents and businesses.

Vietnam’s banking sector has completed a comprehensive review and verification of all customer records, both individual and corporate, linked to payment accounts using digital channels.

VOV.VN - The Center for Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Tourism Development Support Fund, is co-hosting the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest to strengthen the national tourism brand.

The "online grocery shopping" market has emerged as one of the hottest growth sectors in Vietnam's e-commerce landscape. Platforms including Shopee, Grab, TikTok, and Be Group are racing to capture consumer shopping baskets and reshape digital spending habits across the nation.

In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (IDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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.