Digital transformation expected to help Da Nang with smart city building
Da Nang is drafting a plan on digital transformation which is viewed as momentum for the central city to address bottlenecks in development and complete its smart city building by 2030.
Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (standing) speaks at the workshop on March 22 (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Da Nang is drafting aplan on digital transformation which is viewed as momentum for the central cityto address bottlenecks in development and complete its smart city building by2030.
Experts gathering at a workshop on March 22recommended Da Nang to focus its digital transformation plan until 2025, with avision to 2030, on digital economy, digital society, and digitaladministration.
It should develop a digital foundation, digitaldata, digital infrastructure, digital personnel, and cyber safety and security,which are considered driving forces of digital transformation, they said.
Secretary of the municipal Party CommitteeNguyen Van Quang said the national digital transformation programme, issuedunder the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 749/QD-TTg on June 3, 2020, is key toimplementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 52-NQ/TW on some guidelines andpolicies for proactive participation in the fourth Industrial Revolution.
“Da Nang must carry out digital transformationto help national digital transformation be successful,” he stated.
Quang noted that digital transformation ismomentum for removing bottlenecks that have hampered the city’s developmentover the last years and helping to achieve the goal that by 2030, Da Nang willcomplete its smart city building and be uniformly connected with the smartcities networks of Vietnam and ASEAN.
It will also support Da Nang to become anecological, modern, and worth-living city as targeted by the 12th-tenurePolitburo in Resolution No. 43-NQ/TW on the development of Da Nang until 2030,with a vision to 2045, he added.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Le Quang Nam said Da Nang identifies its people and businesses as thecentre of digital transformation, adding that to reap successes, it isnecessary to have right, clear, and feasible strategies, visions, targets,tasks, and solutions, as well as resolutions and plans reflecting municipal leaders’political resolve.
Also at the workshop, the municipal People’sCommittee announced a decision to set up the city’s digital transformation advisorycouncil and designated August 28 as the digital transformation day of DaNang./.
The northern province of Bac Giang has strengthened information technology (IT), digital infrastructure, and digital transformation to build e-government and a digital socio-economy, said Director of the provincial Information Communications Department Tran Minh Chieu.
The Digital Transformation Alliance for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (DTS) and the MCV Group signed a cooperation agreement on March 16 on supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote digital transformation.
The Quang Trung software park in Ho Chi Minh City will be developed into a model of digital transformation, according to Director of the Quang Trung Software City Development Co Ltd (QTSC) Lam Nguyen Hai Long.
The third round of the Innovation Partnership Grants under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Aus4Innovation Programme has opened, targeting initiatives under priority targets of the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology to promote post-COVID-19 recovery.
Digital transformation is regarded as a core factor in Vietnam’s comprehensive growth, given the country is now embarking on the 2021-2030 socio-economic development strategy.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts 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.
Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (standing) speaks at the workshop on March 22 (Photo: VNA) 
