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National digital transformation strategy for 2026 – 2030 approved
Vietnam aims to rank among the world's top 50 countries in the United Nations' e-government and digital government assessments.
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Early achievement of a development goal
The World Bank has officially reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country, four years earlier than anticipated.
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Individuals face $1,900 fine for trading crypto via unauthorized entities
The Government has issued Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations regarding crypto assets and the crypto asset market.
Smart Green Living Week 2026 showcases sustainable city solutions
The event is held in Ho Chi Minh City as part of Startup Connection Day 2026, a series of activities designed to bridge the innovation ecosystem by fostering collaboration between startups, enterprises, experts, investors, and state management agencies.
Far beyond fuel compatibility
New social listening data from Kompa suggests the rollout of E10 blended gasoline is reshaping consumer conversations far beyond fuel compatibility.
The traction of domestic cosmetics brands
As Vietnam’s domestic cosmetics brands post record online sales, proven transparency, not marketing reach, will decide who can maintain that growth.
Four pillars set to drive Vietnam’s crypto asset market forward
For Vietnam, as the demand for capital to fund infrastructure, manufacturing, innovation, and digital transformation grows, tokenized Real World Assets (RWA) is viewed as a high-potential trend that requires serious research and cautious, long-term implementation.
Learning from the customer journey
Vietnam’s retail market is booming, but changing consumer behavior, omnichannel commerce, and AI are redefining how brands compete.
Pressure from AI speed
The introduction of Amazon Web Services’ first Local Zone in Hanoi brings low-latency cloud infrastructure to Vietnam as demand for AI, digital transformation, and local data processing continues to accelerate.