Minister Nguyen Manh Hung emphasized the role of digital diplomacy in supporting Vietnamese tech firms’ global expansion and tackling global challenges through digital innovation.

With over 300 Vietnamese news agencies on TikTok, Vietnam is now one of the fastest-growing countries for social news content, according to TikTok Vietnam.

Vietnam has introduced stringent measures under Decree 147 to regulate online gaming, including banning casino-style and card-based games to protect players and curb negative social impacts.

Under Vietnam’s new Decree 147, social media users must remove violating content within 24 hours of regulatory notice, marking stricter controls on online platforms.

With over 76 million monthly users, Zalo has emerged as Vietnam’s most popular social network, reflecting the success of locally developed digital platforms.

With the commercialization of 5G, Vietnam is set to revolutionize industries by implementing smart factories, ports, and mines, aligning with global advancements.

Vietnam’s new regulation compels Google and Apple to enforce game licensing rules, addressing years of unfair competition in the gaming industry.

Vietnam’s journey to 100 million Internet users underscores the nation’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said 2024 is a year of 5G commercialisation nationwide, but operators still have to invest in 4G infrastructure, which will be important for at least the next five years.

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

As of October 15, 2024, the deadline for 2G termination, there still were 225,000 2G-only subscribers who had not upgraded to 4G, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOT) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) has reported that it has received 17,679 reports from users about online scams from October 14 to November 10.

Content that breaches laws related to the internet will be removed within 24 hours and the owners of the accounts will have their accounts locked, under the newly released Decree 147 on the management and use of the internet and online information.

A new survey highlights that nearly two-thirds of Vietnamese children acquire online safety skills from platforms like Facebook and YouTube. While promising, the reliance on social media for such education poses risks due to unverified information.

Under stricter online regulations taking effect this December, foreign platforms operating in Vietnam must comply with tighter deadlines for removing illegal content and suspending offending accounts.

At the 2024 Vietnam–Korea Digital Cooperation Forum, experts highlighted Vietnam’s appeal as a destination for AI-driven investments and innovation.

Vietnam emerged as the overall champion of the ASEAN Cyber Shield (ACS) cybersecurity competition, held as part of Vietnam International Digital Week, with teams dominating both categories of the event.

Le Quang Huy, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, has called for specific, superior, and feasible policies to foster the growth of Vietnam's digital technology enterprises.

AI development took the spotlight at the 2024 Vietnam-South Korea Digital Cooperation Forum, emphasizing shared goals and strategies.

Highlighting Vietnam’s potential in high-tech industries, Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh called on South Korean firms to integrate Vietnamese SMEs into their global value chains.