ACV is steadily working to realize its goal of making Vietnam a pioneer in Southeast Asia for digital aviation, with its flagship “paperless airport” initiative powered by VNeID.

Major airports like Tan Son Nhat have already begun piloting both manual and biometric identity verification systems. However, ACV’s ultimate aim is to fully synchronize the entire aviation system, offering a fast, safe, and completely paperless travel experience.

Starting in December, travelers flying through ACV-operated airports will be able to verify their identity via VNeID instead of presenting ID cards or boarding passes.

Passengers will experience a seamless journey - from booking tickets and checking in to passing through security and boarding - entirely verified through biometric data such as facial recognition and fingerprints linked to VNeID.

This automation is expected to dramatically reduce processing times, alleviate peak-hour congestion, and enhance aviation security by nearly eliminating identity fraud.

The VNeID application in aviation not only represents a technological breakthrough but also serves as a significant push in Vietnam’s national digital transformation strategy. The platform helps cut operational costs, optimize resources, and paves the way for future integration of other public services.

Real estate data goes digital

Nguyen Quoc Hiep, Chairman of GP Invest, revealed that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is in the process of digitizing all land use right certificates and integrating them into the national real estate database.

Once completed, the issuance and management of land titles and real estate transactions will become more transparent, accurate, and efficient.

However, Hiep acknowledged existing challenges in the update process. In the past, a red book could be issued within 7–10 days after financial obligations were completed, but that timeline has now extended to three weeks. This reflects the urgent need to improve the skills of public officials to match the demands of the upgraded national system.

The Ministry of Construction is also exploring the development of future real estate transaction centers, with a pilot program scheduled between 2026 and 2027. According to Hiep, once the market adopts a standardized and well-managed structure, it will lead to greater transparency and sustainability through refined pricing, streamlined transaction procedures, and more consistent regulatory oversight.

He also highlighted that Vietnam is entering a new phase of unprecedented large-scale infrastructure development, including the North-South high-speed railway, estimated to cost around USD 67 billion.

“This is a formidable challenge, but also a tremendous opportunity. Vietnam has already built an 81-storey skyscraper - the 10th tallest in Asia - so there's no reason we can’t achieve even greater feats,” Hiep stated.

Vietnam’s global trade expansion: Opportunities and green challenges

Dr. Nguyen Minh Thao, Deputy Head of the Department for Business Development and Business Environment at the Ministry of Finance’s Strategy and Policy Institute, noted that Vietnam has participated in negotiations for 20 free trade agreements (FTAs), 16 of which have already been signed.

This shows that Vietnamese enterprises have genuinely stepped onto the global stage.

However, Thao pointed out that with new opportunities come substantial challenges. Key markets like Europe and the United States are imposing new sustainability requirements related to environmental protection, labor practices, emissions control, and raw material traceability.

“These are major opportunities - if we prepare well,” she said. “Once we meet the standards of developed markets, Vietnamese businesses can diversify their export destinations and become more resilient to economic shocks.”

Thao emphasized the need for pilot mechanisms and breakthrough policies that support businesses in adopting advanced science and technology. She urged enterprises to seize this moment to innovate and reinvent their business models for the future.

Nguyen Le