HCM City, Feb. 17 -- Vietnam is placing great importance on developing the digital technology industry, given its significant contributions to the country's economy.

Speaking at the 6th annual national forum on the development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises last month, Party General Secretary To Lam stated that the total revenue from this industry in 2024 was estimated to reach 152 billion USD, an increase of 35.7% compared to 2019.

The digital technology startup ecosystem in Vietnam has also grown significantly, with nearly 74,000 enterprises. This ecosystem encompasses a wide range of products and services, from hardware and electronics to software and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, an...