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General Secretary spearheads Vietnam’s national digital transformation efforts

The Politburo has launched a landmark initiative to drive Vietnam’s science, technology, and digital transformation, appointing General Secretary To Lam as head of a newly established Central Steering Committee.

Electronic medical records help hospitals reduce medical waste

Electronic medical records are used at more than 100 hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH), which not only helps ease paper workload but also protects the environment.

Vietnam pioneers "Official Government App" feature in collaboration with Google

Vietnam is the first country to collaborate with Google to implement the "Official Government App" label, improving digital safety and access to public services.

Vietnam makes strides in ensuring right to civil registration

The Ministry of Justice held a national conference in Hanoi on December 16 to review the implementation of the national action programme on civil registration and vital statistics for the 2017–2024 period.

Vietnam evaluates digital maturity in press, sets goals for 2025

The Press Authority announced the results of its 2024 digital transformation maturity evaluation, highlighting notable progress in awareness, revenue models, and audience engagement among Vietnam’s press agencies.

6,000 systems for e-transactions receive a 'trust mark' label

Labeling information systems used for electronic transactions with a 'trust mark' will help citizens differentiate genuine websites from fake ones.

Vietnam’s businesses fumble for digital solutions to cut costs

During digital transformation, many businesses are confusing about technologies that seem complex and bring inconsistent experiences.

HCM City lacks human resources for digital transformation

HCM City People’s Council Chair Nguyen Thi Le expressed concern about the lack of high-quality human resources in digital technology to meet the needs of the city's rapid and strong development.

Digitization of data about civil status, land proceeding slowly

Only 14 localities have completed the digitization of data about civil status, and 461 out of 705 districts nationwide have completed the digitization of data on land, according to the Taskforce on Implementing the Government’s Plan 06.

Teachers fear they may lag behind students who can use AI

As young Vietnamese become more proficient in using AI, teachers want to learn how to use AI (artificial intelligence) to improve lesson plans and avoid being outdone by students.

Vietnam’s businesses need push from the state to develop further

The following is the second part of an interview given to VietNamNet by Nguyen Van Than, National Assembly Deputy, chair of the Vietnam SME Association, and deputy chair of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council for Administrative Reform.

Vietnam’s judiciary digitizes records, reduces workload

For the judicial system, which is overloaded with work and facing challenges from the ‘mountains of data’, going digital has been a must.

Vietnam speeds up digital era

Drastic measures and accelerated administration reform have led to the simplification of 4,751 out of 5,000 public procedures from provinces and cities nationwide over the past decade.

HCM City aims for complete digital governance by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City aims to eliminate the need for physical paperwork in online public services by 2025, bringing the entire administrative process onto digital platforms.

AI leading digital transformation, sharpening efficiency in Vietnam

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the fundamental technology driving digital transformation activities in Vietnam.

Using AI in digital and green transition, VN can progress more quickly

The countries that start the twin goals of green and digital transition later than others could make a breakthrough and progress faster than some developed countries when using AI, but challenges will be huge.

More than 61 million tax codes integrated into national population database

The General Department of Taxation aims to give all taxpayers tax identification and electronic authentication by 2025.

Digital infrastructure strategy approved

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh recently signed a decision approving the digital infrastructure by 2025 with a vision to 2030.

AI part of ongoing digital transformation process in enterprises

AI (artificial intelligence) transformation is just one period of the digital transformation process that helps businesses become more intelligent.

VN needs 'breakthrough resolution' in digital transformation: minister

The new resolution in digital transformation needs to be revolutionary like Resolution 10 on reforming agricultural economy management, which led to breakthroughs in agriculture, rural areas and farmers over the last 35 years.