Vietnamese purchases of goods online and the value of online orders both increased significantly in 2022, according to market analysis firms.

The national database on cadres, civil servants and public employees of state agencies is expected to comprise 2.5 million electronic records, providing accurate and timely information.

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) have connected the national database on population and land in a bid to improve state management services.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) held a ceremony on December 29 to connect the land database with the National Population Database and sign the regulation on work coordination with the Ministry of Public Security.

The first National Digital Transformation Day had the theme "Digital transformation solves society's problems for a better life for the people".

More than 4.8 million Hanoi residents had their health insurance cards integrated into their chip-based ID cards as of December 26, of which 271,000 people have put them into use.

A digital government is the major driving force, leading the building of a digital economy, digital citizenship and digital society, contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.

In 2022, the ratio of Vietnamese value to ICT revenue reached 27 percent, an increase of 2.35 percent over the year before.

Some content needs to be more clearly quantified to better assess the effectiveness of these activities and the feasibility of regulations on SMEs.

Over 10 years ago, Vietnamese software companies performed only a few stages under orders from foreign partners but the work has now expanded.

Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges related to cyber security and difficulties adapting to digital transformation.

In the 2022-2025 period, Da Nang needs at least 7,500 more information technology (IT) workers a year and in the 2026-2030 period, the figure is 8,000.

Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, headmaster of Dong La Secondary School in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has been honored as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert - MIEE for three consecutive years.

Digital transformation is an inevitable trend today in the world and Vietnam with three main pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.

The Ministry of Information and Communications says that more than 50 digital platforms have been created to serve digital transformation for the government, the economy, and society.

Businesses using digital technology have been more resilient during the economic crisis, while businesses without digital technology recover slowly, said Nguyen Trong Duong from MIC at the 2023 economic forum held by VCCI recently.

Experts say it is necessary to re-plan digital infrastructure and provide services in smart cities that have people and businesses "at the center".

A museum cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance.

The competition among digital banking services is heating up in Vietnam, with the participation of not only traditional banks but also technology corporations.

The collaboration with technology platforms and tourism business sectors will bolster efforts to quickly adapt and take advantage of digital transformation effectively.