PM chairs national conference on digital transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 6th meeting of the National Committee on Digital Transformation and a conference on digital transformation tasks in Hanoi on July 12.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers his opening speech at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh chaired the 6th meeting of the National Committee on DigitalTransformation and a conference on digital transformation tasks in Hanoi onJuly 12.
Addressing the hybrid national event,the PM, who is also head of the national committee, said digital transformationis an inevitable trend that is taking place around the world, and Vietnam couldnot be an outsider.
Digital transformation is a new,difficult, and sensitive job requiring resources, time, and other necessaryconditions, he noted, adding that it was identified as one of the focal tasksby the 13th National Party Congress while the Government is also implementingPlan 06 to carry out digital transformation tasks.
The Ministry of Information and Communicationsreported that as of June 2023, three out of 30 ministries, sectors,ministry-level agencies, and governmental agencies along with 36of the 63 provincial-level localities had issued action plans to implement thenational strategy for developing the digital economy and digital society by 2025,with a vision to 2030. Twenty-nine localities had issued plans to promotedigital transformation and cashless payment at educational and healthestablishments. Thirty-one localities had released action plans to encouragesmall- and medium-sized enterprises to conduct digital transformation.
Meanwhile, digital infrastructure hasbeen developed comprehensively. Great strides have also been recorded ininformation safety, cyber security, and the development of digital humanresources, digital skills, digital citizens, digital enterprises, and digitalpayment.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
According to the working group on thePlan 06 implementation, since the national teleconference and the 5th meetingof the National Committee on Digital Transformation on February 25 this year,ministries, sectors, and localities have been working hard to implement the PM’sdirections. The working group has been urging ministries and sectors to performrelated tasks so as to form a civilised public administration and contribute tosocio-economic development and crime fight.
Thegroup also highlighted the Ministry of Public Security’s digitalisation of datafrom the judicial sector and the labour, invalids and social affairs sector toreduce administrative procedures. Online public services have also been steppedup, receiving support from the public and helping to save more than 2.5 trillionVND (105 million USD) for the State each year.
However, the working group alsopointed out certain shortcomings in the implementation of the national digitaltransformation strategy and Plan 06, including the shortage of strong directions fromleaders of grassroots units, many ministries and sectors’ incompletion ofadministrative procedure simplification, unstable operations of the NationalPublic Service Portal at certain points of time, and some localities’ poorperformance in handling administrative procedures for people and businesses./.
A handbook on digital transformation for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food processing and distribution sector was introduced at a press conference held in Hanoi on June 28.
Digital transformation is vital for businesses in the trading sector to stay competitive in today’s market, and they need to focus their resources and implement it methodically to derive greater efficiency, heard a symposium in Ho Chi Minh City last week.
The first Biztech Vietnam 2023 conference and exhibition will be organised on July 6-7 in Ho Chi Minh City to connect ‘Business to Business’ (B2B) and promote digital transformation in the business sector.
Digital transformation, an obvious trend for all sectors, has become a tool for the cultural sector of Vietnam to make breakthroughs in turning into a source of soft power serving the country’s sustainable development.
The percentage of Vietnamese using online public services only reached 18% in the first seven months of 2022, according to a report from the National Committee on Digital Transformation.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers his opening speech at the conference. (Photo: VNA) 
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
