Europe firms may purchase 49% in local banks Under existing regulations, the maximum rate of foreign ownership cap in a commercial bank is set at 30 per cent.

International exhibitions on telecom, film-TV begin in HCM City The International Exhibition on Products and Technology of Telecommunication, IT and Communication (Vietnam ICT COMM) and the International Exhibition on Film and Television (Telefilm) opened in HCM City on June 6.

Growth rate in internet services to soar

The high rate of technology adoption in Việt Nam presents vast opportunities for growth, according to Lê Hồng Minh, co-founder, chairman and CEO of technology company VNG Corporation.

Co-operation can help ASEAN lead on 5G development

ASEAN countries need to strengthen co-operation and share their experiences to ensure they can lead the way on next-generation 5G wireless technology.

Vietnam, Israel seek to promote ICT collaboration

A workshop to promote trade and economic cooperation, especially in information and communications technology (ICT), between Israeli and Vietnamese enterprises was held in Hà Nội on October 11.

HR qualities come under the spotlight

Global co-operation and education are the keys to improving the quality of Việt Nam’s human resources in the digital age, Australian and Vietnamese experts agreed at a panel discussion in Hà Nội yesterday.

VN committed to constant digital innovation1

The huge advantages and attendant perils of greater internet connectivity were highlighted by officials and experts at a forum held yesterday in Hà Nội.

Vietnamese businesses enhance e-commerce strategy for sustainable development

More than 200 business owners were trained on how to develop their e-commerce strategy for sustainable development in Việt Nam at a seminar on Wednesday in HCM City.

60% use internet in VN

Over 20 years of development, Việt Nam’s internet has made sustainable contributions to society and  Government policies have resulted in 60 per cent of the population using the web, said Phan Tâm, deputy minister of Information and Communications at the Apricot 2017 conference in HCM City.

Domain name transfers await guidelines

The transferors and the transferees of internet domain names, still have to wait for policy guidelines on tax payments from the Ministry of Finance.