A ceremony presenting the first-ever Vietnam Digital Awards 2018 will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on November 19, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong told the media on November 12.
Deputy Minister of Information and Communications cum Chairman of the Vietnam Digital Communication Association Nguyen Minh Hong. Photo: Vietnamnet
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He affirmed that the event will contribute to encouraging further digital transformation and development in the country. The Vietnam Digital Awards was officially launched at the end of June, 2018.
The event received 230 entries which were vying for two major awards categories, Hong added.
There are 16 titles under the first category, including reliable social network, excellent mobile application, excellent e-commerce service, effective marketing and digital communication, and excellent digital solution for people with disabilities.
Meanwhile, the second category seeks outstanding digital units and individuals which have bolstered strong digital transformation. They will compete for 18 awards, comprised of digital application in finance-banking, digital application in tourism and entertainment, digital application in education and training, and Internet-based business, among others.
In the framework of the Vietnam Digital Awards 2018, a workshop named "Digital transformation - Opportunities and Challenges" and an international exhibition on digital technology will be organized at the National Convention Centre on the morning of November 19.
