Digital Biz

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Tokyo on the afternoon of November 8 (local time), commencing an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese State.

The event will focus on showcasing technologies, solutions, and business networking opportunities in the fields of high-speed rail, urban rail transit, and transportation infrastructure.

Emerging technologies such as AI, big data, cloud computing and blockchain offer significant opportunities to improve financial services but also create increasingly complex security challenges.

Cashless payments have become an essential part of Vietnam’s economy and society, driving the development of a comprehensive, modern, and secure financial ecosystem.

Developing human capital to meet the requirements of emerging technologies, bridging scientific research with practical applications, and ensuring equitable access to technology were focal points at a forum on human capital in the new technological era.

Vietnam’s digital economy is projected to expand 20 percent year-on-year to hit $49 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in 2026, tying with Malaysia as the fastest-growing market in Southeast Asia.