Symposium talks information technology amid Industry 4.0
A symposium on information technology (IT) amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) took place in Hanoi on May 16, looking into features, opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0 and development orientations for the IT sector in Vietnam.
Visitors to the IT Techmart 2018 in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A symposium on information technology(IT) amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) took place in Hanoion May 16, looking into features, opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0and development orientations for the IT sector in Vietnam.
According to experts and economists, Industry4.0 is driven by the strong development of digital technology, in which ITplays a critically important role. It will create “unprecedented” thingsgreatly affecting the economy, society, production methods, as well as humans.
Technologies in Industry 4.0 are inevitabletechnological trend to which Vietnam must adapt to keep up with developedcountries around the world, they noted.
In May 2017, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucissued Directive 16/CT-TTg on enhancing the capacity of accessing Industry 4.0,which requested ministries and localities to provide the best conditions forthe development of Industry 4.0 in Vietnam.
Participants said this directive showed that theGovernment leader paid special attention to this issue and considered it as anopportunity to develop the country in a fast and sustainable manner.
At the event, experts and representatives ofuniversities, research institutes and businesses and organisations operating inIT-related fields discussed Industry 4.0 issues, including safety and securityof Party and Government agencies, application of artificial intelligence (AI),Internet of Things (IoT), application of IoT in agriculture, and integratedplatform in an e-Government.
Advanced technologies and solutions in Vietnamand other countries were introduced to update participants about the features,opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0.
They also suggested ways to orient thedevelopment of IT towards the demand of each sector in the time ahead.
The symposium, part of the IT Techmart 2018, wasorganised by the National Agency for Science and Technology Information underthe Ministry of Science and Technology.-VNA
Training personnel, especially high-quality human resources, requires a comprehensive renovation in the context of the ongoing fourth industrial revolution, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.
In recent years, many Vietnam industries such as textile and leather manufacturing and electrical components export face challenges and opportunities in the industry 4.0 era.
Updating technology and revamping administration are crucial for the existence and development of Vietnamese businesses amidst the fourth industrial revolution, experts said at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Visitors to the IT Techmart 2018 in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
