Mekong Delta advised to apply hi-tech in various fields
Mekong Delta provinces and cities need to apply advanced technology in agriculture, human resources training, e-government and climate-change adaptation, experts said at a conference held in Vinh Long province on August 29.
Delegates visit an exhibition on ICT products and solutions as part of the 22nd Vietnam ICT Development conference that opened yesterday in Vinh Long province (Photo: baovinhlong.com.vn)
Vinh Long (VNA) - Mekong Deltaprovinces and cities need to apply advanced technology in agriculture,human resources training, e-government and climate-change adaptation, expertssaid at a conference held in Vinh Long province on August 29.
More than 700 delegates, includingrepresentatives of 55 businesses from the information technology andcommunication (ICT) sector across the country took part in the 22nd Vietnam ICTDevelopment Conference.
With the theme “Industrial Revolution 4.0 - Opportunitiesfor the Mekong Delta”, the conference focused on building e-government andadapting to climate change under the guidelines and orientation of the Partyand State.
Nguyen Thanh Hung, Deputy Minister ofInformation and Communications, said the Mekong Delta is the country’s biggestgranary and a major economic centre with key products such as seafood, fruitsand farm produce.
The region also has great potential for rivertourism and the processing industry, he said, adding that some areas have nottapped their potential, including healthcare, education and high-quality humanresources.
The region is facing challenges related toclimate change, including rising sea levels and severe salinity. Research andapplication of IT is inevitable for the country, especially the Mekong Delta,he told the media.
The conference also acts as a forum forpolicymakers, managers and experts to share experiences and createopportunities for cooperation in the field of ICT.
Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Secretary of theprovincial Party Committee, who is also chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee, said the promotion of IT application helped Vinh Long provinceimprove administration at all levels and further administrative reform, as wellas improve the investment environment.
He said through the event, the province wasexpected to develop guidelines and policies for ICT development, contributingto e-government and climate change adaptation.
The Ministry of Information and Communications plannedto develop a national programme to shift to digitalisation, he said.
Speeding up the digital transformation processis an important step for Vietnam to realise opportunities offered by the fourthindustrial revolution, he said.
At the conference, a representative of theGovernment Office introduced the e-government building programme in the 2018-2020period with a vision to 2025.
On the sidelines of the conference, an ICTexhibition was held with the participation of 24 leading ICT companies.-VNA
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A project promoting sustainable fishery development via strengthening public-private partnership (PPP) in the Mekong Delta was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22.
Localities in the western region of the Mekong Delta need to foster regional cooperation to create highly competitive tourism products, officials have said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Delegates visit an exhibition on ICT products and solutions as part of the 22nd Vietnam ICT Development conference that opened yesterday in Vinh Long province (Photo: baovinhlong.com.vn) 
