Vietnam DX Summit: Vietnam’s awareness of digital transformation enhanced
Awareness of digital transformation among Vietnam’s State agencies, businesses and people has been enhanced and digital transformation has been seen in activities of the Government and socio-economic sectors, heard the Vietnam DX Summit 2021, which opened on December 1.
Hanoi (VNA) - Awareness of digital transformation among Vietnam’s Stateagencies, businesses and people has been enhanced and digital transformationhas been seen in activities of the Government and socio-economic sectors,heard the Vietnam DX Summit 2021, which opened on December 1.
The event is held online by the Vietnam Software and ITservices (VINASA) in collaboration with several units, and is broadcast on mediaplatforms for three days. This is an opportunity for ministries, sectors,localities and businesses to exchange ideas, and discuss and propose solutionsto make Vietnam go faster on the national digital transformation journey.
Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen HuyDung said that 2021 is the first year implementing the socio-economicdevelopment plan for 2021-2025, and also the year Vietnam has to face many difficultiesand challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the current context, digital transformationhas become an inevitable trend and a new driving force to promotesocio-economic development, thus contributing to driving back the pandemic.
At the national level, the National Committee for DigitalTransformation has been established on the basis of consolidating the NationalCommittee on E-Government, making Vietnam one of the few countries in the worldwith the Prime Minister being the Chairman of the National Committee forDigital Transformation.
Dung shared that the Ministry of Information andCommunications submitted to the Government a draft strategy for the developmentof digital economy and digital society, which is expected to be approved withinthis month.
The Vietnamese Government considers digital infrastructure,data infrastructure and national digital platforms key factors and is tryingto accelerate the implementation of the national digital transformation roadmap, he added.
Within the framework of the summit, digitaltransformation-related issues in key industries such as finance, banking,health care, agriculture, transportation-logistics, real estate, industrialproduction and information security will be discussed in detail in seminars andQ&A sessions. In addition, consultation sessions and an exhibitionfeaturing outstanding digital solutions will be held as well./.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision approving a project to promote information technology (IT) application and digital transformation in trade promotion activities in the 2021-30 period.
Suitable policies are needed to step up digital transformation in agriculture, according to Dr. Nguyen Duc Tung, Secretary General of the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA).
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.
A screenshot of the event. 
