VOV.VN - As digital transformation, digital technologies and artificial intelligence accelerate a global shift from resource-based growth toward knowledge and creativity-driven economies, cultural industries are increasingly seen as a sector capable of generating high value added, with broad spillover effects and close links to social life.

VOV.VN - Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are no longer a matter of choice but an imperative for rapid and sustainable development, Party General Secretary To Lam said on December 25, urging breakthroughs in science and digital shift.

E-commerce is evolving from a domestic retail channel into a strategic infrastructure for export expansion, forming a “digital runway” that enables Vietnamese enterprises to reach global consumers directly, bypassing traditional distribution chains.

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will ring in New Year 2026 with a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, offering both residents and visitors an engaging and festive atmosphere throughout the year-end holiday season.

As Vietnam heads into 2026 amid projections of a global economic slowdown and international trade uncertainties, existing foundations and the Government’s drastic leadership are fueling optimism for a shift toward faster, more sustainable growth phase.

Early detection, proactive action and close inter-agency coordination are key to protecting national financial security in the digital age, experts told a workshop on December 23.

VOV.VN - With support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the Vietnam Trade Office in Russia, a roundtable titled “Culture – Trade – Technology – Green Cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the Digital Era” was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre, part of the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) on December 23.

Total revenue of the digital technology industry in 2025 is estimated at US$198 billion, up 26% compared to 2024 and 16% higher than the annual plan, heard participants at a recent conference organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology to review the industry's milestones this year and set objectives for 2026.

VOV.VN - The recent launch of tourism ecommerce platform Visit Vietnam is expected to lay the digital foundation for a data-driven, transparent, and more competitive tourism industry, supporting smarter governance, more efficient business operations, and higher-quality travel experiences.