Vietnam International Digital Week kicks off. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam InternationalDigital Week opened in Hanoi on October 11, with the theme of “GlobalPartnership for the sustainable digital future.”
The opening ceremony saw the participation of morethan 350 representatives from ministries, agencies, associations, organisationsand digital firms from ASEAN member countries and their dialogue partners,among others.
The programme offers a chance for relevant sides toenhance connectivity, exchange information and explore cooperationopportunities.
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Minister ofInformation and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said the event, the first ofits kind in Vietnam, is expected to be held annually for ASEAN countries.
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Relevant sides will compare notes on digital transformation,institution, infrastructure, technology, platform, application, workforce,safety and cooperation, he said, stressing that digital cooperation among ASEANcountries will contribute to forming a digital ASEAN.
Following the opening ceremony, representatives frompolicy-making agencies of the countries shared experience in digitaldevelopment at a plenary session.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Huy Dung briefed the participants on Vietnam’s vision andstrategy on digital economy and digital society.
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
The digital government is to change serving methods, thus satisfying people, he said, adding that the digital economy will help Vietnam achievethe status of a upper middle income country by 2030 and a high income nation by 2045.
The Vietnam International Digital Week, to run untilOctober 14, will feature a series of activities, including the ASEAN conferenceon 5G, other conferences on digital transformation in industry and smartproduction, and a forum themed “Why Vietnam 2022” that will look into digitaleconomy in Vietnam./.
The fast-growing e-commerce sector is making big money but its tax payments are not commensurate with its revenues, exposing the need for a better tax policy to prevent losses, according to insiders.
The number of digital consumers in ASEAN has risen by nearly 20% to more than 316 million since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh.
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.
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.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
Vietnam International Digital Week kicks off. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA) 
