The 2016 Asia Pacific Conference on Information Management was held in Hanoi on October 21, aiming to develop and sustain an affluent society, both materially and spiritually.
The scene of the 2016 Asia Pacific IT Conference in Hanoi. (Source: doisongphapluat.com)
Hanoi (VNA)💛 – The 2016 Asia Pacific Conference on Information Management was held in Hanoi on October 21, aiming to develop and sustain an affluent society, both materially and spiritually, using IT-based solutions in Vietnam.
The conference, themed “Common Platform to a Sustainable Society in the Dynamic Asia Pacific, was organised by the University of Economics and Business (UEB) of Vietnam National University in co-ordination with the Japan society for Information and Management (JSIM).
It aimed to overcome superficial understanding of technologies, and to create a new knowledge system based on an understanding of fundamental business principles.
🗹 Nguyen Hong Son, Rector of UEB, said Vietnam considers innovation, integration and sustainable development important factors in development.
"In fact, Vietnam has actively participated in these trends and obtained essential achievements in economy and society over the years,” said Son.
Experts and scientists from Vietnamese economics and technology schools and informative technology businesses, along with scholars, researchers and experts from the JSIM and its Republic of Korea counterpart attended the conference, as well as representatives from universities, research centres and tech companies from Japan and the United States.
Hoang Nam Tien, Chairman of FPT Software, also a speaker at the conference, stated, “In the context of growth, the IT industry has dramatically contributed to socio-economic development. Vietnam has about 900,000 professionals working in the IT fields with 300 colleges offering IT training, under the national strategy to transform Vietnam into an advanced IT country.”
The conference featured symposiums by Vietnamese and global experts, focusing on solutions to construct and develop a stable society, towards the technological industry in terms of achievements, application and systematization of technology.
Dr Kyoshi Murata from Meiji University said, “Given that Vietnam is one of the most important countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the holding of this academic conference is highly significant. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to all the people both in Japan and Vietnam who have engaged in the preparation.”
🧜 The latest research findings related to technological and industrial development by foreign experts were also presented during the conference through discussions./.
The central city of Da Nang’s Investment Promotion Centre has inked an IT investment agreement between the Self Wing Vietnam Company and the Saitama Business New Forum from Japan.
Ho Chi Minh City encourages all businesses and residents to apply high technologies so as to help turn it into a smart city, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen said.
Vietnamese and Indian businesses discussed new cooperation plans, including the establishment of joint ventures in information technology, during a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6.
The biggest and most significant conference and exhibition event for start-ups Hatch! Fair opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 7, attracting representatives from over 20 countries and territories.
Some start-up projects in Ho Chi Minh City will receive financial support of up to 2 billion VND (90,000 USD) within two years under a mechanism recently issued by the municipal People’s Committee.
The networks bring together universities, research institutes and domestic and foreign businesses. Members will work closely in training, research, and technology transfer by sharing curricula, improving faculty capacity, providing access to laboratories and research facilities, and jointly implementing science and technology projects.
The Better Choice Awards (BCA) 2025 is a key highlight in the lead-up to Vietnam Innovation Day that falls on October 1, an annual event expected to attract hundreds of innovative enterprises, research institutions, investment funds, and startups from both Vietnam and abroad.
The new line serves as a critical backup route, strategically complementing existing submarine cables and enhancing the resilience, proactivity, and security of Vietnam’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa). The resumption of the programme after years of suspension carries considerable significance for the nation’s development in a new era as it strives to gradually reduce and ultimately phase out coal-fired power to realise the Government’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050.
The government leader reaffirmed Vietnam’s goal of achieving self-reliance in the design, manufacturing, and test of necessary semiconductor chips by no later than 2027.
With the launching of its two-tier local administration model, the city is incorporating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to enhance service delivery for citizens and businesses, aligning with the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Vietnam has issued many key policies to support semiconductor development, notably the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Other initiatives include the Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, and the Human Resources Development Programme for the Semiconductor Industry.
Vietnam is no longer just an emerging blockchain market, it is stepping into a leadership role, with global investors, developers, and experts recognising its growing potential to become a leading hub for digital assets in the region.
Taking place on August 1–2, the event features more than 20,000 attendees and over 200 speakers from Vietnam, the h Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Hong Kong (China) and the US.
Dung directed the Ministry of Science and Technology to revise the national startup scheme, ensuring it clearly defines the scope and content, grounded on strong political and legal foundations, international best practices, and well-reasoned arguments for submission to the Government.
The two-day academic forum, themed “Resilience, Sustainability & Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia”, aims to share interdisciplinary research insights, focusing on adaptive capacity, sustainable development, and digital transformation amid evolving global and regional landscapes.
With such a rapid economic growth, Vietnam must diversify energy sources and nuclear power is a rational choice to ensure the national energy security, said Associate Professor Kei Koga from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasised that Vietnam has a clear strategy and ambition in this field, and is rapidly emerging as a central hub and key link in the regional and global semiconductor value chains.
According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Asia-Pacific Data Centre Investment Landscape report, Vietnam now ranks second in the region for data centre investment returns, with a yield on cost (YoC) of 17.5–18.8%, just behind Singapore’s 21–23%.
Vietnam is taking drastic yet cautious steps in building a culture of nuclear safety and security, with the aim of having its first nuclear power plant operational by the end of 2030 and using this specific energy source effectively and sustainably.
Vietnam’s 5G strategy has been clearly outlined in national digital technology and infrastructure policies. A wide range of solutions is being vigorously implemented to achieve the target of an average internet speed of 100 Mbps by 2025 and full nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.
The visit aimed to assess the new two-tier local government model, preparations for upcoming Party congresses at levels, and implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion on school construction in border areas.
Under the theme “Breakthrough Era with the Development of Industrial Internet”, the event gathered over 400 delegates, including senior officials, leading Internet experts, and technology engineers from Vietnam and abroad.
These policies must include special incentives, such as beyond salary caps, housing support, and world-class working environment, to bring at least 100 leading Vietnamese experts back to the homeland to work.
The scene of the 2016 Asia Pacific IT Conference in Hanoi. (Source: doisongphapluat.com)
