Ministry of Industry and Trade and BIDV "join hands" to cooperate in developing e-commerce

On June 11, in Hanoi, the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy (Ministry of Industry and Trade) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in e-commerce development".

Overview of the signing ceremony. Photo: Phuong Thao

According to Mr. Tran Long, Deputy General Director of BIDV Bank, BIDV is committed to promoting its strengths in providing smart, safe and effective financial services. The combination of three key factors: Banking, technology, and e-commerce will create a strong foundation for the development of the digital economy in Vietnam.

Sharing the same view, Ms. Le Hoang Oanh, Director of the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy , said that the Department will closely coordinate with BIDV to pilot digital payment models at traditional markets, supporting small and medium enterprises and small traders to apply digital technology to daily business activities.

The two sides coordinate to organize conferences, seminars, and specialized training courses on digital transformation, green transformation, and electronic payments, contributing to raising awareness, capacity, and operational efficiency for the business community nationwide.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Tuan, Director of eComDX Center (Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy - Ministry of Industry and Trade) said that eComDX and BIDV are combining practical digital technology solutions, along with training to improve digital capacity for businesses and business households.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and BIDV signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in developing e-commerce". Photo: P. Thao

Mr. Tuan emphasized that the two units will focus on five main areas of cooperation, which are fundamental and have the potential to have a direct impact, first of all promoting digital payments, a key factor for e-commerce to operate seamlessly, safely and conveniently.

Along with that is developing financial packages and supporting capital sources for e-commerce businesses, especially small and medium enterprises and individual businesses.

The two sides will jointly promote the expansion of the participation of businesses and small traders in e-commerce, through technical support and guidance on accessing digital platforms.

Finally, a new focus is on promoting ESG practices in e-commerce, a step towards responsibility and sustainability in the digital business environment.

Through this strategic cooperation, eComDX Center and BIDV will jointly deploy comprehensive support solutions for businesses, from finance to digital transformation.

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