Digital transformation sees remarkable progress in wake of COVID-19
Digital transformation saw a remarkable progress last year, with awareness of this regard among State agencies, businesses and people significantly improving, according to Deputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Huy Dung.
Digital technology has found its way into every governmental, economic and social activity, says Deputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Huy Dung. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Digital transformation saw aremarkable progress last year, with awareness of this regard among State agencies, businesses and people significantly improving, according toDeputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Huy Dung.
Digital transformation has become a trend in the wake ofCOVID-19, Dung said, it is a new engine driving the country’s socio-economicdevelopment and facilitating virus response and economic recovery.
Digital technology has found its way into everygovernmental, economic and social activity, he noted.
In Da Nang, people can register for electricity supply andpay power bills with smart phones. Village chiefs in Lang Son become heads ofcommunity-based technology groups who teach the villagers how todevelop a digital shop on e-commerce platforms, helping raise sales ofagricultural products by 174 times. In Quang Ninh, the chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee can check progress of public administrativeservices delivery from his office through a digital system.
At an early stage, the national digital transformation andthe journey towards a digital economy and society still have a long way to go.Every people, every business is increasingly aware of how digital technologiesare making profound changes in all areas, particularly in the delivery ofpublic administrative and healthcare services, said Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairmanof the Vietnam Software Association (VINASA).
The national portal for public administrative services havebecome operational for over a year, with nearly 3,000 services made available.The remote medical consultation and support network Telehealth connectingaround 1,000 clinics nationwide has bridged the gap in service quality amongregions and reduced overloads at centralized hospitals. Many hospitals nowprovide digital health records, remote health services and e-payments.
Do Cong Anh, Director of the Ministry of Information andTelecommunications’ Information Technology Application, emphasised that it isnot only about technology and equipment but also regulatory frameworks, policies,awareness and personnel. Technology only contributes some 20 percent to anorganisation’s successful digital transformation while the remaining 80 percentdepends on its awareness and how its personnel translate digital plans intoreality, according to Anh.
By 2030, Vietnam sets to develop a e-government and digitaleconomy which contributes around 30 percent to the GDP. The country also aimsto be among the top 50 countries in e-government development and the third inASEAN by the end of this decade./.
Fast digital transformation is considered the best way for Vietnamese agricultural sector to overcome difficulties to recover and develop in the post-pandemic period, thus affirming its role as a key pillar of the economy, according to experts.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief that the public and business community will actively support the building of national database on population and management of citizen ID cards, contributing to promoting national digital transformation and socio-economic management in the next period.
More farmers have recently sold their products online in both domestic and foreign markets thanks to the support of postal service suppliers in putting farm produce on e-commerce platforms and promote digital agriculture.
A virtual space introducing tourist destinations of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was launched on January 20, aiming to optimise digital transformation to boost the industry's recovery and encourage traveling activities amid new normal situation.
With the government's strong direction and active participation from businesses and citizens, national digital transformation is deepening, with a focus on building a digital government, economy, and society.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
Digital technology has found its way into every governmental, economic and social activity, says Deputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Huy Dung. (Photo: VNA)
