Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the opening session of the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2023 themed “Driving economic growth enabled by digital data mining and smart connectivity” in Hanoi on May 24.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the openingsession of the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2023 themed “Driving economic growthenabled by digital data mining and smart connectivity” in Hanoi on May 24.
Addressing the event, Ha affirmed that Vietnam's digitaltransformation is taking place strongly, and producing practical results.However, it cannot be done by one person, one organisation, one country, onegovernment, but requires the engagement of everyone and all sectors.
This is a “gold mine”, and an endless resource fromthinking, creativity and wisdom that the world has been creating andexploiting. This is also a new and green resource, helping to recover naturalresources, and promote economic development, he stressed.
According to him, Vietnamese technology enterprises need todetermine that participating in digital transformation is participating in theglobal market, reaching out to the world, and solving major internationalproblems.
He expressed his wish that the country's 70,000 digitaltechnology enterprises pioneer to reach out to the world, jointly createdigital ecosystems, introduce new and effective economic models, and create newvalues for the country and a happy life for people.
Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairman of the Vietnam SoftwareAssociation (VINASA) – the organiser of the summit, said the digital technologybusiness community is always ready to stand side by side with the Government and its stakeholders to provide suggestions onbuilding an open legal corridor and a methodical data strategy. They aspire to participatein building advanced, modern and effective digital data infrastructure. And theIT business community is ready to support connectivity and data sharing amonglocalities, agencies and sectors.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
Within the framework of the two-day summit, there will befive sessions on digital data infrastructure and information security. Other sessions include digitaltransformation in Vietnam and Asia, sharing digital government and administration development data, digitaltransformation in finance, and Vietnam - Asia cooperation in the ITsector.
An exhibition on the digital solution platform and theconnection of supply and demand for digital transformation of domestic ITenterprises also takes place on the sidelines of the summit./.
Building digital data has been identified as a core element in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital transformation and smart-city development, and the city has begun a data building strategy, according to its Department of Information and Communications.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
