A smart operation centre in Binh Phuoc province. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam aims to handleall administrative procedure applications online by 2030, according to thefreshly approved National Data Strategy.
The strategy sets the target of having 100% of national datacentres, regional data centres and national centres for large data storageand high performance computing across the country guaranteed to connectsuccessfully.
They are expected to create a network to share computing capacity and largedata processing to serve the country's socio-economic and cultural development.
Government cloud computing platforms and Make in Vietnam mobile applicationplatforms will be ready to fully meet the needs of the country’s data storage,collection, connection and sharing demands, according to the strategy.
Vietnam also aims to digitalise 100% of national data base, serving as afoundation for the development of e-Government and connecting with general dataat the National Data Centre and nationwide.
All ministerial and provincial-level State agencies will provide open data foradministration activities, disseminating policies of State agencies and servingthe development of artificial intelligence applications.
At least 80% of administrative procedure data are expected to be reused andshared, ensuring that people and businesses only have to provide informationone time when using online public services or performing administrativeprocedures.
Digitalisation will be promoted in land data, tracing origin of One Commune-OneProduct (OCOP) products sold on online platforms, logistics, electricityconsumption, among others.
By 2030, 90% of cultural heritages, national relics, and special nationalrelics in Việt Nam will go digital by forming digital libraries and digitalheritages. All domestic tourist attractions must also follow the digitalisationtrend.
Agencies will complete 100% of social insurance database foremployees while providing open data on labour market, recruitment demands withrequired skills updated, serving as a foundation for accurate prediction forlabour supply and demand./.
The Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit 2023, themed “Data mining – Building smart cities for sustainable development”, opened in Hanoi on November 29, discussing the capital’s related process and challenges.
Vietnam should be well-positioned with its sound technical infrastructure to boost its digital economy, Assoc. Prof. Yen Tran, lecturer on innovation and international startup at the University of Edinburgh Business School, has said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed the tangible results of digital transformation in 2023 that have a positive impact on overall socio-economic development at the seventh meeting of the National Committee for Digital Transformation on December 28.
A centre for digital transformation (DXCentre) was recently set up in Ho Chi Minh City with a view to supporting agencies, organisations, and enterprises in going digitalised and studying, piloting, and transferring digital technology products.
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.
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.
A smart operation centre in Binh Phuoc province. (Photo: VNA) 
