VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Laos special friendship festival 2023 is set to take place in Hue in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue from December 11 to December 15 as part of activities to celebrate 61 years of diplomatic ties and 46 years since the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two nations.

VOV.VN - With a young population, a strong ability for digital transformation among consumers, and increasing digital consumption, Vietnam is anticipated to achieve digital economic growth of US$45 billion by 2025.

VOV.VN - The third Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2023 opened on November 6 in Hanoi, with the event offering an opportunity for both sides to share co-operation needs in information technology and digital transformation, as well as policies on digital technology, technology development, and human resource training.

There is an increasing preference for digital banking and new payment modes such as mobile banking apps, e-wallets, QR code-based payments, e-commerce payment platforms and mobile wallet debit or credit cards among Vietnamese consumers, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in its report “ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study" (ACSS) which was launched on November 1.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Government attaches great importance to stepping up cooperation, considering it a substantial and effective channel to strengthen collaboration in investment, trade, labour and people-to-people exchange.

VOV.VN - The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and its member states will work alongside Vietnam towards realising its sustainable development goals closely linked the country’s priorities in emerging fields such as digital transformation and green growth.

VOV.VN - Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs for this year, according to details given by experts at Nomad List, a database of remote workers.

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Paris-headquartered Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) on October 25 co-organised a seminar on the driving force of innovation in the digital transformation context.

Ho Chi Minh City wants to enhance cooperation with Japanese businesses by optimising potential and advantages, thus benefiting both sides, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc said on October 24.

Representatives from financial and investment organisations, banks, insurance firms, and major businesses of the UK gathered at a seminar in London on October 23 to discuss experiences in developing international finance hubs, and relevant orientations for Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.