Digital Economy

Digital data: The core of the digital economy 

Digital data: The core of the digital economy 

Oct 26 2024 | Digital Economy

It is time for us to consider digital data as the core of the digital transformation process, as the data economy has been and continues to bring many economic and social benefits to countries, people, and businesses worldwide.

Legal framework for clean water - Part 2: A law for the clean water market is needed 

Legal framework for clean water - Part 2: A law for the clean water market is needed 

Oct 26 2024 | Digital Economy

The process of socializing clean water has not been accompanied by the development of a reasonable market structure for clean water services, leading to ineffective private sector investment in this field.

Building policies for the film industry (Part 2): Film licensing regulations need to be reasonable 

Building policies for the film industry (Part 2): Film licensing regulations need to be reasonable 

Oct 26 2024 | Digital Economy

This is one of the prominent issues that need to be addressed in the Draft Revised Cinema Law.

Cloud computing market in Vietnam: Synergizing for Growth 

Cloud computing market in Vietnam: Synergizing for Growth 

Oct 31 2024 | Digital Economy

From the perspective of the public sector, cloud computing is seen as an essential technological infrastructure to meet the needs of governance, connection, and data sharing within state agencies, as well as paving the way for open data to the public.

Digital economy: Vietnam cannot stay out 

Digital economy: Vietnam cannot stay out 

Oct 27 2024 | Digital Economy

The digital economy (DE) has taken shape and is developing rapidly. The Asia-Pacific region is emerging as a central market and a new driver of growth. Global production and supply chains, for decades, have also focused on Asia, including China, India, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, which host the world’s main factories and workshops. Naturally, Vietnam is part of this global game.

From Playstation to Playstation Now: Cloud computing is transforming the gaming industry

From Playstation to Playstation Now: Cloud computing is transforming the gaming industry

Oct 27 2024 | Digital Economy

The gaming industry has shifted its focus from producing high-end hardware or consoles to developing engaging and long-lasting gaming content on cloud platforms.

Management of Advertising in Cyber Space

Management of Advertising in Cyber Space

Sep 27 2024 | Digital Economy

The current draft of the Advertising Law (amendment) mainly focuses on content control and does not recognize advertising as a service industry with a complete supply chain. This results in regulations that are not suitable for each individual or organization involved in this service supply chain. Therefore, it is essential to shift the approach from viewing advertising as a cultural field to recognizing it as a commercial service in order to design legal regulations that align with the actual development of the industry.

  • Online advertising involves advertisers, intermediaries, and consumers, with intermediaries enabling programmatic ads.

  • They shouldn't be liable for user content but should assist authorities.

  • Authorities must tackle false advertising and consider collective lawsuits for affected users.

Credit scoring: Customers need protection for their privacy and equality.

Credit scoring: Customers need protection for their privacy and equality.

Sep 27 2024 | Digital Economy
Originating in the 1950s in the United States and later becoming popular worldwide, the credit scoring algorithm has demonstrated numerous benefits for both lending organizations and credit customers.
  • Benefits and Risks of Credit Scoring: Credit scoring algorithms help financial institutions reduce processing time and risks, but they can also infringe on customer privacy and equality.
  • Legal Loopholes: Regulations in Vietnam regarding personal data protection and ensuring equal treatment in credit scoring are still incomplete, making implementation difficult.
  • Proposed Solutions: It is necessary to improve legislation, establish ethical guidelines for the use of AI, and ensure transparency and fairness in the scoring process to protect customer rights.
Exploiting open data in the public sector in Vietnam: Experience from Tay Ninh and Da Nang

Exploiting open data in the public sector in Vietnam: Experience from Tay Ninh and Da Nang

Mar 07 2023 | Digital Economy
Open Data Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness and encourage the use of open data. In 2023, Open Data Day(s) take place on March 04-10.