Da Nang's digital transformation sees remarkable progress
Digital transformation in the central city of Da Nang is taking place strongly, with the involvement of the entire political system, mass organisations, businesses and people.
Da Nang (VNA) - Digital transformation in the central city of Da Nang is taking place strongly, with the involvement of the entire political system, mass organisations, businesses and people.
The digital economy ha🗹s made a significant contribution to Da Nang's gross regional domestic product (GRDP), reaching 17% last year. It has played a substantial role in the process of economic recovery and the development of a digital economy and society, gradually forming and cultivating digital habits and skills among its residents.
Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications Nguyen Quang Thanh said the city has completed the construction of foundational databases related to citizens, businesses, household registration, civil servants and public employees, and administrative procedures.
Up to 560 databases and apps have been built to serve the supply of public services. Citizens could access these data through the common data repository khodulieu.danang.gov.vn and the open data portal opendata.danang.gov.vn.
The city has piloted the installation of a long-range transmission system at various locations to support connectivity and monitoring, such as managing ambulance vehicles and waste bins.
It has also established a free public WiFi network for residents with 430 broadcasting stations while developing the Internet of T🔯hings (IoT) infrastructure, including security and smart transportation centres, and environmental monitoring centres for water and air, in order to gather additional data.
The Da Nang Smart City mobile platform has been deployed, offering over 30 intelligent services and utilities for citizens and the community, including real-time information, search functionalities, and timely notifications.
At the municipal public administrative centre. (Photo: VNA)
With the launch of the digital citizen platform, each individual has a digital account and a digital data repository, allowing them to log in once and inherit their digital data for subsequent service uses. To date, the city has approximately 260,000 digital citizen accounts (over 43% of the adult population), contributing to achieving an online file submission rate of over 78%, or 1.5 times higher than the national average.
Several departments and units also launched new digital products and utilities to better serve citizens./.
All public services of Da Nang have been provided online at level 4 - the highest level of online public services, which allows users to fill and submit forms, and pay fees online - since the beginning of this year, enabling all residents in the central city to access the services easily.
The northern province of Bac Giang will continue paying attention to promoting digital society, said the director of the provincial Department of Information and Communications, Tran Minh Chieu.
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.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
An overview of Da Nang city (Photo: baodautu.vn)
At the municipal public administrative centre. (Photo: VNA)
