Digital Biz
Banks urged to use data to improve access to credit
This is part of key tasks outlined by the State Bank of Vietnam at the 2026 Banking Digital Transformation event in Hanoi on August 18.
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Daegu technology and innovation space launched in Da Nang
It aims to introduce South Korean Daegu’s advanced technological products and innovative solutions while fostering a deep cooperative environment among businesses, organizations, and research institutes from both cities.
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Mandatory identification and monitoring of all drones ordered after Tan Son Nhat incident
The Ministry of National Defense will mandate declarations from all organizations and individuals owning UAVs, aiming for all domestic unmanned vehicles to be digitally identified, electronically licensed, and subject to real-time journey monitoring by 2030.
Police forces from 34 localities join national cybersecurity drill 2025
The exercise serves as a critical test of the nation’s defensive capabilities. It aims to enhance incident response skills at a time when cyberspace is becoming an increasingly dangerous and volatile front.
Third National Forum on Digital Economy and Digital Society held
At the December 20 event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the need to pioneer in institution-building, technology development, digital infrastructure, data development, and social responsibility in the digital environment.
The National Steering Committee on Data rearranged
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang become the Committee's new Deputy Heads.
VNPT launches AI company
The new subsidiary dedicated to the research and development of artificial intelligence technologies.
Online payment lessons from India
India’s adoption of a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) offers lessons for Vietnam as it looks to grow online payments.
Shift towards merchant-based QR payments
Questions regarding transparency and data acquisition count among the issues to be addressed as QR payments grow in popularity.