Hanoi, July 30 -- Vietnam and other APEC member economies are stepping up cooperation to help micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerate digital transformation and harness artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and competitiveness. An APEC workshop on empowering MSMEs through digital transformation in the AI-driven world opened in Hanoi on July 30. The two-day workshop, proposed by Vietnam within the framework of the APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group, aims to strengthen regional cooperation in digital transformation and innovation, and support preparations for Vietnam's hosting of APEC 2027. It brings together nearly 150 delegates from APEC member economies, the APEC Secretariat, and interna...