These online services via VNeID have been piloted since April 22 in Hanoi capital city and the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnam's 8-grade jump in the GCI (global cybersecurity index) shows the country’s improvements in both awareness and actions compared with four years ago, experts have said.

The great efforts made in all three "pillars", including telecommunications infrastructure, the workforce and online public services, have helped Vietnam jump by 15 grades in the e-government ranking.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has introduced a groundbreaking digital infrastructure framework aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape.

As a major administrative centre of Vietnam, the capital city regards digital transformation as a top priority to enhance governance, facilitate administrative procedures, and connect with citizens and businesses.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has written an article highlighting the role of digital transformation in national development. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) introduces the translation of the article. ​

Nearly 40 years after the first renovation, the information and telecommunications sector is now facing a new revolution

PM Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, has called for robust digital transformation based on two key pillars of internal administrative procedures and public services for citizens and businesses.

The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to expand the pilot programme for issuing judicial records through the VNeID application nationwide, from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Vietnam's ambitious journey from analog to digital technology marks a pivotal chapter in the nation’s history, laying the foundation for its ongoing digital transformation.

More and more people and businesses are using public service portals to follow administrative procedures, but the percentage remains low.

The "Make in Vietnam" Digital Technology Product Award 2024 was launched in Hanoi on August 22 to honour outstanding digital technological products in multiple fields.

More than 545,000 residents in Hanoi have accessed and used the Digital Capital Citizen app iHaNoi in over one month since the city launched this app to boost local citizens and businesses’ interaction with all-level administrations.

"We see young people as our allies in digital transformation. We draw from their innovative approaches and will work with them to ensure they have the necessary future skills through various online and offline interactive projects and initiatives."

Digital archives are an essential aspect of modern governance and societal development, particularly in the context of e-government and the digital economy and society.

Vietnamese IT firms are ready to act as partners with South Korean businesses in digital transformation because the South Korean IT outsourcing market is now valued at $600 billion and expected to be $800 billion by 2028.

The Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have pledged to drive the digital transformation of one million Vietnamese businesses by 2026.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has released a list of 103 digital platforms run by ministries and branches nationwide that will be updated regularly to avoid duplication.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for more drastic efforts and resolve to accelerate the digital transformation that has contributed to creating new motives for the nation development.

Vietnam is making significant strides in its national digital transformation journey, but two experts from Cisco have emphasized the critical importance of closing the skills gap.