(VOVWORLD) - Appeals for donations are circulating all over the Internet amid the most devastating wave of the COVID-19 pandemic so far. In Vietnam, funds are being raised for medical equipment, vaccines, cooling jackets for health workers, carton beds for children in lockdown, an oxygen bank for Ho Chi Minh City, free food, and many other necessities. Online platforms have emerged as a game changer. The Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives (SCDI) launched the “One Egg A Day” charity initiative to raise money for medical supplies for frontline workers and free meals and necessities for poor people during the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - Digital transformation of the banking and finance sector has made cyber security and information safety a major concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased e-commerce, bringing new risks along with the new convenience.

(VOVWORLD) - The WHO mYOGA application has been launched recently to celebrate the 7th International Day of Yoga, which was themed “Yoga for Wellness” this year. This app is a perfect example of the fusion of modern technology and national science. It is also a move to increasingly utilize digital platforms to bring India’s ancient wisdom to the global stage.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam accelerates digital transformation as part of a national program launched last year, stronger actions are needed to strengthen cyber security. In the first half of this year, the country recorded nearly 3,000 cyber attacks, up nearly 30% from last year, according to the Vietnam National Cyber Security Centre.

(VOVWORLD) - Online schooling has become a growing trend amid a rush of technology. Using digital devices in teaching is just one example of the current digital transformation of education. How does SmartROOM, a comprehensive solution for online teaching, help the process? We talked to Nguyen Huy Du, CEO of DuCapital Holding and the inventor of SmartROOM, to find out the answer.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam jumped to 25th amongst 194 countries and territories in the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index, which was recently unveiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

(VOVWORLD) - New technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning, will help businesses optimize management strategies and supply chains, thereby increasing sales, according to a seminar on digitalization in the retail industry hosted Wednesday by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

(VOVWORLD) - Comprehensive, Accurate, and Secure are the key words that describe a digital platform called “NKT”, for registry and information management of people with disabilities. The app was launched recently as part of the Korea-Vietnam Mine Action Project (KV-MAP), involving partners like the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the UN Development Program (UNDP), and the Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC) with the support from Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

(VOVWORLD) - The website techwireasia.com ran an article on Thursday saying Vietnam has been steadily growing its highly promising digital economy. Backed by a stable political climate, progressive economic policies, and sustained growth, a lucrative opportunity exists for both local players and investors alike to tap into Vietnam’s potential for economic greatness.

(VOVWORLD) - A strategy towards a digital government until 2025 with a vision to 2030 has been recently approved by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.