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Vietnam digital economy to reach US$45 billion by 2025: Google, Temasek, Bain Report

The e-Conomy SEA 2023, compiled by Google,Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company has been released here’s what it says about Vietnam’s digital economy:

Vietnam’s digital economy gross merchandise value, 2021 – 2030

20212022202320252030
(US$ = Billions)US$US$%US$%US$%US$
Overall digital economy1825383019432090-100
E-commerce1115371611242260
Transport & food232431041710
Online travel1319858272110
Online media451351171510

Digital financial services in Vietnam, 2021 – 2030

20212022202320252030
(US$ = Billions)US$US$%US$%US$%US$
Digital payments (GTV)82105291261916013290
Digital lending (LBB)2342436105140
Digital insurance ( APE/GWP)0.10.1290.1340.2280.5
Digital wealth (AUM)00.1500.1710.3552
*GTV = Gross Transaction Value, LBB = Loan Book Balance, APE = Annual Premium Equivalent, GWP = Gross written premiums, AUM = Assets Under Mangement

Full report: e-Conomy SEA 2023 Country Spotlights: Vietnam

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