Japanese Ambassador to Việt Nam Ito Naoki spoke to Việt Nam News reporter Bảo Hoa about the ''Project for Vitalizing the Vietnam National Innovation Center'', which is supported by the Japanese government through official development aid.
FPT University and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) on March 4, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Hà Nội to enhance training and development in digital banking and finance.
Leaders from Thái Bình Provincial People''s Committee and FPT Group on February 27 convened to discuss potential collaborations in digital transformation and educational investment within the province.
Việt Nam boasts some of the lowest construction costs for a mid-specification standard data centre in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the latest Asia Pacific Data Centre Construction Cost Guide 2025 by global commercial real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield.
Secretary-General Tô Lâm said technology plays a key role in economic and social development and that digital transformation has become a matter of urgency to realise the Southeast Asian country’s vision to improve productivity, foster innovation and enhance living standards.
The application of digital technologies and platforms is important to drive down logistics costs and develop the industry, experts said during a conference in HCM City on January 14.
Many businesses have achieved remarkable growth by leveraging e-commerce platforms, while cross-border retail sales have surged with increasing participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Hà Nội People''s Committee honored 36 major industrial products, including the Sigma OTT ecosystem by Thủ Đô Multimedia, as one of three recognised digital technology products.
It has been projected by 2025, the country’s e-commerce market will surpass US$25 billion, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
"When digital assets are officially defined and regulated, it will contribute to protecting user rights, minimising risks, promoting the digital economy, attracting investment and enhancing innovation," said the Vice Chairman of the Việt Nam Blockchain Association (VBA).
Japanese firms are increasingly turning to Việt Nam for tech talent as they address a looming IT workforce shortage and push for digital transformation.
