Hanoi (VNA) - The acceptance of transition in multinational corporations'production chain could turn Vietnam into a leading centre in the region formanufacturing telecommunication and IT devices, and those using internet ofthings (IoT), said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tamon September 27.

Inhis speech at the Vietnam ICTInvestment Forum (VIIF) in Hanoi, Tam stressed the need for Vietnam to focus on developing domestic telecommunicationsindustry and IT, and promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction tothe field.

The top priority should be given to encouraging digitalinfrastructure development, including broadband and database infrastructure; completing4G mobile network, and deploying 5G, towards meeting the requirements of IoT developmentin the time to come.

In addition, in order to participate in the FourthIndustrial Revolution, Vietnam needs to develop human resources and promote digitalskill training so that workers are equipped with skills that enable them tomeet future work requirements, Tam added.

Theministry has proposed the Government to devise priority policies to meet and createmomentum for the transformation of economic, industrial and service sectors, henoted.

Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Communication of India Ravi Kant emphasizedthe desire to promote cooperation between India and ASEAN member countries,including Vietnam, to expand its IT exports.

India is interested in developing sustainable infrastructure and digitalinnovation, taking full advantage of qualified IT human resources who are capableof working in many markets around the world, he said.

Meanwhile, Swedish Ambassador Pereric Hogberg shared the country’s experiencein the use of IT, innovation and digital services in urban and rural areas tomake it one of the leading technology countries in the world.

Participantsat the forum also shared information on emerging technology issues in the worldsuch as 5G technology, solutions related to cloud computing, initiatives anddigital connection projects among ASEAN countries, and measures for ensuringinformation security for digital connection.

The forum showed the importance of digitalconnectivity in the Fourth Industry Revolution, contributing to encouraging Vietnameseenterprises to foster investment cooperation with peers in countries in theMekong-sub region and Southeast Asia in the field.

On the sidelines of the event, the exhibition “India-ASEAN ICT Expo” is beingheld on September 27-28, featuring products from 30 Vietnamese and Indian ITand telecom enterprises. The exhibitors introduce products, services,telecommunication and IT solutions with the application of IoT in trafficmanagement, agriculture and banking serving the development of smart cities.

In recent years, the Vietnamese Government has determined to build visions,orientations and policies in all sectors to fully tap the advantages of the FourthIndustry Revolution-VNA