Vietnamese fact of “Digital Smart: Advancing digital government for citizens in the Asia-Pacific" survey (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese are willing tolearn new digital skills in the coming years, according to a new research.
A report commissioned by VMware and conducted byDeloitte titled “Digital Smart: Advancing digital government for citizensin the Asia-Pacific" found that 85% of respondents in Vietnam arewilling to learn new digital skills or use a new platform and 80% expect to accessgovernment services at the same rate or more frequently in the next fiveyears.
The research found that citizens of APAC membercountries are more digitally engaged than ever, but governments still lag inthe delivery of digital services.
The study found that the use of in-person government serviceshalved across APAC nations in the last two years, and 77% of citizens nowprimarily use a digital platform to access government services.
However, 67% of respondents expected the quality of governmentservices to be on par with those offered by the private sector, with 41% ofpeople struggling to access digital services on their own given alack of basic digital skills and shortfalls in digital infrastructure.
With 900 million new internet users expected to be added to theregion that includes Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, India,Japan, and the Republic of Korea by 2025, the need for investment in digitalservices by governments continues to grow.
Sylvain Cazard, senior vice president and general manager, AsiaPacific and Japan, VMware said: “It’s clear from the Deloitte research thatcitizens expect the same level of services – and quality – as those deliveredby private companies or organisations. Service delivery in terms of multi-cloudinfrastructure as well as modern containerised applications and services arethe way forward, so governments also need to align thinking and resourcingalong these major trends to meet their citizens’ needs.”
This report brings together the latest trends of digitalgovernment services across Asia-Pacific, including citizen experience indigital government and their expectations of how governments should delivertheir digital services in the future. To develop this report, Deloitte surveyed3,840 citizens across seven markets in Asia-Pacific in March and April 2022./.
Vietnam-based edTech platform Azota has raised 2.4 million USD in a Pre-Series A round led by GGV Capital, a global venture capital firm that invests in local founders.
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.
Vietnamese fact of “Digital Smart: Advancing digital government for citizens in the Asia-Pacific" survey (Photo: VNA) 
