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Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.
Regional cooperation can support a well-functioning enabling environment and fast-track the growth of the digital economy.
Putting in place policies, systems, and infrastructure for e-government helped improve efficiency, transparency, and people’s access and participation.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
Granular socioeconomic data assists digital nomads make informed decisions about their destinations and helps policymakers address disparities and foster growth.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
A study examines the potential of three applications to scale up and recommends policy actions to support digital adoption.
Digital tools may be used to overcome challenges in planning, logistics management, vaccination administration, and immunization monitoring.