digital currency could also help accelerate Vietnam's digital economy development. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam is playing catch-up in a global race to develop its own digital currency and experts believe this will not only help the country develop new technology but also present an opportunity for Vietnam to join the most technologically-advanced countries. The Prime Minister last month endorsed the strategy for developing e-Government towards digital Government in the 2021-25 period. In Decision 942/QĐ-TTg issued on June 15, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is assigned to research the pilot use of 'virtual money' based on blockchain technology in the next three