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Data of billions of people is becoming private property

The explosion of digital technology, big data, AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent automation and super-quantum technologies is fundamentally transforming the quality of productive forces

Homegrown tech key to Vietnam’s AI future, automation leader warns

Vietnam’s automation must evolve with AI, but local tech is needed to stay in control, experts stress.

Privatized data, public concern: The paradox of digital capitalism

A defining feature of digital capitalism is the privatization of data and knowledge - resources that are, in fact, generated by the collective participation of billions of people.

Government leader chairs first meeting of National Steering Committee on Data

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the National Steering Committee on Data, chaired its first meeting on January 12.

The rise of data as the new oil in Vietnam’s digital economy

Vietnam is entering the data age with bold ambitions to turn raw data into a powerful engine for sustainable growth.

Awakening a "gold mine" of data in HCMC with new legal framework

Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the HCMC Digital Transformation Center, has spoken about the importance of a roadmap for infrastructure upgrades and the new data governance strategy.

Vietnam positions data as new ‘oil’ to drive national growth

With its National Data Center, Vietnam is sending a clear message: data is no longer for storage - it's for transformation.

PM requests greater efforts for developing national data exchange

Vietnam’s data exchange platform should be built on pioneering regulations, cutting-edge technologies, and a highly skilled workforce as its core drivers, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam establishes National Steering Committee on Data

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 20 signed a decision on the establishment of the National Steering Committee on Data (steering committee).

Vietnam forms global data expert network to lead digital economy

As data becomes a strategic resource for every country, forming a network of experts capable of gathering insights, building connections, and contributing ideas for data-driven economic growth is now an urgent necessity.

Vietnam faces data colonialism threat in digital transformation era

Major General Nguyen Ngoc Cuong, Director of the National Data Center, has warned that Vietnam is facing the risk of "data colonialism" as the majority of user data remains stored on foreign platforms.

Vietnam launches national fund to drive data innovation

The government allocates USD 39.2 million to support data tech, security, and AI development.

Data marketplace: transparency and security are top priorities

Ensuring transparency and security are top priorities in the formation of a data marketplace, experts have said.

Predictions about Vietnam’s data economy in 2024

Vietnam has great opportunities to take full advantage of data for economic development. The data economy will reshape the picture of Vietnam’s economy.

Vietnam to open digital ecosystem for public services

Population data resource is one of the most important and valuable resources of a country as digital transformation is associated with all activities of the people.