Vietnam, UK enhance cooperation in digital economy, digital transformation
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital transformation on November 1 (London time).
London (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Manh Hung and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digitaleconomy and digital transformation on November 1 (London time).
The two officials shared strategic orientations, nationalprogrammes and projects on the development of the digital economy and digitalsociety of each country, as well as initiatives and policies in support ofdigital economic development.
They also exchanged opinions on possibilities to expandcooperation and strengthen coordination between management agencies on digitaltransformation, digital economy, digital business connection, and discussedmeasures to jointly develop and organise the implementation of initiativeswithin the framework of the UK-ASEAN Digital Innovation Partnership and theAsia-Pacific Digital Trade Network.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung (L) and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp sign a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital. (Photo: VNA
Philp introduced a plan to implementinitiatives to expand cooperation in digital economic development withAsia-Pacific and ASEAN, through the UK-ASEAN Digital Innovation Partnership,and a programme to support ASEAN in carrying out digital trade platforms, andstandards and architectural frameworks for smart building.
On the same day, Hung had a working session with representatives fromthe trade association techUK and the UK-ASEAN Business Council, during which heaffirmed cooperation between the two countries’ digital enterprises holds muchpotential and needs to be expanded.
From 2022, the Ministry of Information and Communications willconsider implementing Vietnam-UK digital forums, investment promotion programmes,seminars so that businesses can find partners, expand market and cooperate inprojects on digital economy and digital transformation.
Hung is accompanying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on histrip for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties(COP26) and a working visit to the UK./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 31 attended the announcement ceremony of a direct Vietnam - UK air route by the Bamboo Airways held in Edinburg city, the UK.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and witnessed a ceremony to sign 26 cooperation agreements between ministries, sectors and businesses of Vietnam and the United Kingdom on October 31 (London time).
The Plan of Action on tertiary education between the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and Wales authorities in Edinburgh city, Scotland was exchanged on October 31.
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.
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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.
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Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung (L) and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp sign a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital. (Photo: VNA 
