PM attends int’l exhibition on Smart Industry World 2017
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the fourth industrial revolution (4.0) presents the opportunity for the country to realise its dream of prosperity when addressing an international exhibition on Smart Industry World 2017 in Hanoi on December 5.
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc said the fourth industrial revolution (4.0) presents theopportunity for the country to realise its dream of prosperity when addressing an international exhibition on SmartIndustry World 2017 in Hanoi on December 5.
The PM underlined the guiding viewpoint of the Governmentthat focuses on building and developing the digital economy and smart industry,regarding this as a crucial task to restructure the economy and shift growthmodel toward increasing productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness.
The Government will invest in modernising thenational information infrastructure system and connectivity while developingsmart industry based on digital technology to create a breakthrough in growthquality and turn Vietnam into a global centre of software industry and servicesof information security and safety, he said.
The PM set the target of one million digital techniciansby 2020, stressing that to achieve the goal, contents related to the 4.0revolution should be included in general education, vocational training, andtertiary education while innovation and start-up culture must be nurtured.
In such context, the PM said the Smart IndustryWorld 2017 is an important event for participants to share experience inapplying cutting edge technologies, developing smart industry, and recognisingopportunities and challenges from the fourth industrial revolution.
The Smart Industry World 2017, which combines aninternational exhibition and four workshops, drew nearly 50 domestic andforeign enterprises operating in automation, robot, smart industry,agriculture, health care, education, fintech, and software.
More than 1,500 delegates from State-runmanagement agencies, domestic and foreign business associations, and embassieswere also present at the event.
The exhibition featured 50 pavilions showcasedby leading manufacturers, industrial and technological businesses from Vietnam,Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the US, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
The symposiums in the framework of the event willexplore new technological measures and propose specific policies for theGovernment to develop smart industry in manufacturing, trade, services andsmart urban areas.-VNA
Innovative manufacturing is key to increasing productivity and sustainability as Vietnam confronts the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) challenges, experts said.
Vietnamese agencies, businesses and organisations are constantly innovating and experimenting with the latest technologies, making every effort to keep themselves up-to-date.
Domestic and international businesses participating in Smart Industry World 2017 have committed to accompanying Vietnam to soon develop the smart industry effectively.
VietNEST (Vietnamese Nurturing Education for Science & Traditions) is a mobile app and digital platform for Vietnamese language learning among overseas children.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo VNA) 
