Vietnam Digital Awards 2018 to honor 34 most excellent digital firms
- Nguyen Manh Hung appointed as Minister of Information and Communications
- Public Security Department for Information and Communications meets leaders of Central press, publishing and film agencies
- Cyber Security Police asked to ensure information systems of the Party and State
The information was revealed by Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong during a press-conference on November 12. The awards will be held annually to honour organisations and individuals who make excellent achievements in providing and applying digital technologies towards improving customers’ experience.
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| Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong. |
The event will thus celebrate and encourage further digital transformation and development in the country. Launched in June this year, the event received 230 registrations which were vying for two major awards categories.
The maiden awards consist of two major categories awarded to two target groups, in which the first category covers typical digital products and services by units and individuals operating in the field of ICT that serve practical needs. The category consists of six awards: Reliable social network, Excellent mobile application, Excellent online games, Excellent e-commerce services, Effective marketing and digital communication, and Excellent digital solutions for people with disabilities.
The second category seeks excellent digital applications by units operating in areas with strong digital transformation from traditional models to a digital based operation and business environment. It includes six awards: Digital applications in banking and finance, Digital applications in the field of tourism and entertainment, Digital applications in education and training, Digital applications in the field of healthcare, and Digital applications in the field of agriculture, and Digital applications on business on the Internet, according to the NDO.
A conference on the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation, as well as an international exhibition on digital technology will be organised at the National Convention Centre on the morning of November 19 as part of the Vietnam Digital Awards 2018.
