The initiative aims to realize the priorities of the ASEAN Economic Community while closely aligning the regional integration process with the southern city’s socio-economic development goals.
Electronic identification and authentication have become core components of the national digital infrastructure, serving as the foundation for safe, reliable, and cross-border electronic transactions.
Experts warn that shifting a signature from paper to a digital environment involves a comprehensive overhaul of transaction models—from contracting, authentication, and data storage to logistics, payments, and management.
Speaking at the event on August 18, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau noted Vietnam consistently values ASEAN's central role in the region's digital legal cooperation process.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc made the remarks at the ceremony held on August 18 to announce the results of the 2025 Provincial Free Trade Agreement Implementation Index (FTA Index 2025).
The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) continued its deliberations on the draft Law on Urban Development during a session on August 17, with a key focus on the legal framework for the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC).