Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- The Ministry of Science and Technology's decision to include blockchain-based origin traceability technology in the list of national strategic technologies is seen as a major step in shaping Vietnam's digital future, experts have said.

Blockchain is no longer simply a buzzword. Its recognition as strategic infrastructure underscores its growing role in ensuring data integrity, transparency, and trust across production, distribution, and consumption chains.

In the first five months of 2025, authorities handled more than 40,000 cases of smuggling, counterfeiting, and substandard goods, with fines totaling some 6.5 trillion VND (over 246.5 million USD). Food and pharmaceutical counterfeits remain among the most serious iss...