Vietnam IT outsourcing conference opens in HCM City
The 2015 Vietnam IT outsourcing conference (VNITO) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 with 400 corporate executives from Vietnam and 20 other countries worldwide taking part.
The 2015 Vietnam IT outsourcing conference (VNITO) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 with 400 corporate executives from Vietnam and 20 other countries worldwide taking part.
Hosted by the Quang Trung Software Park and Ho Chi Minh Computer Association (HCA), the two-day event intends to discuss IT development and outsourcing trends, trade promotion, investment and business.
HCA General Secretary Vu Anh Tuan said VNITO is the first large-scale event held by Vietnam since the country entered the IT outsourcing market 15 years ago. It is expected to introduce Vietnamese enterprises to partners in the region and the world.
Le Thai Hy, Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications, called for more government incentives for IT staff, including reducing personal income taxes.
On the occasion, 33 leading IT software outsourcing companies will be honoured in the largest, leading and best prospect business categories.
Last year, they raked in 5.48 trillion VND (249 million USD) in earnings and are expected to enjoy a 25 percent growth in revenue this year; some of them are on track for a 145 percent growth.
According to the 2015 report of Tholons, a leading strategic advisory firm for global outsourcing and research, Ho Chi Minh City ranks 18 th and Hanoi 20 th among the top 100 most attractive cities for software outsourcing in the world.
The global real estate advisor Cushman & Wakefield also recently chose Vietnam as the top spot in the business process outsourcing (BPO) index for the first time.-VNA
The government’s Decision 80/2014/QD-TTg on piloting information technology outsourcing (ITO) within the public sector, which took effect on February 15, is expected to stimulate a market ripe with potential.
Vietnam has become the world’s top outsourcing location for the first time in terms of costs, risks and operational conditions, according to new research from global real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield (C&W).
The information technology (IT) boom is expected to help Vietnam become the Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia, according to an article posted on the website //www.pcmag.com.
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.
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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
