Conferences for IT enterprises kicks off in HCM City
The 2020 Conferences and Exhibitions on Vietnamese Information Technology Enterprises, Products and Services kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 18.
Express Mail Service (EMS) shares their digital technology with other attendees at a conference in HCM City on November 18 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - The 2020 Conferences and Exhibitions on Vietnamese InformationTechnology Enterprises, Products and Services kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City onNovember 18.
This isan annual event held by the Ministry of Information andCommunications. This year, the Ministry worked with the Ministryof Industry and Trade and the People's Committee of HCM City to organise theevent.
The eventtook place in the context of the Government approving the NationalDigital Transformation Programme to 2025, with a vision to 2030 and withthe goal of making Vietnam a digital country. The digital transformationprocess will help businesses reduce costs, control risks, improvelabour and business efficiency, and reach customers more easily.
According toexperts, Vietnam has huge advantages for digital transformation with apopulation of nearly 100 million of whom more than 70 percent use theinternet, a dynamic technology level, and great support from the Government.
Theexhibition includes 48 booths of digital enterprises and digital products, andpostal products and services to promote trade and investment.
The eventsaw around 400 to 600 visitors, along with representatives frominformation and communication ministries and departments.
At theevent, postal companies such as VNPost, ViettelPost, GiaoHang Nhanh (Express Delivery) shared their experiences withdigital technology solutions.
Duong Anh Duc,Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, said the event wasan opportunity for domestic and foreign enterprises toshare experiences and find suitable digital technology solutions./.
A school management platform called MISA QLTH was introduced by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on October 9 with a view to helping promote digital transformation in Vietnam.
High-quality human resources will play a decisive factor in the success of the country’s digital transformation process, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue leads centrally-run localities nationwide in the level of information technology (IT) application in 2019, announced a conference held by the Ministry of Information and Communications on November 11.
As digital transformation was vital for the development of Vietnam’s economy, local businesses had no other choice than joining to benefit from the trend, a top economics journalist has said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
Express Mail Service (EMS) shares their digital technology with other attendees at a conference in HCM City on November 18 (Photo: VNA) 
