Minister Nguyen Manh Hung emphasizes that Vietnamese businesses, especially large companies, should take on the mission of mastering strategic technologies to control the country's digital transformation process.

In an era of globalisation and deeper integration, combining digital transformation with green transition is vital for the survival of businesses and the promotion of sustainable development around the world, said insiders.

The Party chief requested the prompt implementation of the NA’s resolution on piloting certain policies to resolve obstacles in scientific and technological development, and innovation activities.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung spoke at the 10th session of the National Digital Transformation Committee on the digital transformation process and the 2024 Plan 06 implementation on February 6, 2025.

Vietnam's digital economy surged in 2024, accounting for 18.3% of GDP and growing at over 20% annually - three times faster than the country's GDP growth rate and the highest in Southeast Asia.

At a recent national conference on digital transformation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced policies aimed at eliminating administrative red tape and enhancing public services, including a zero-fee policy for online public services.

Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Thua Thien Hue topped the 2023 Digital Transformation Index (DTI) rankings, while Hanoi made an impressive leap, climbing 18 places to sixth position among Vietnam’s 63 provinces and cities.

With a commitment to digital transformation across government, economy, and society, Vietnam is laying the foundation for sustainable growth and technological advancement in the digital era.

Ho Chi Minh City is making strides toward its goal of a fully digital government by 2025, eliminating paperwork and transitioning all administrative processes to online platforms.

Enterprises like VNPost, VTC, MISA, and others have significantly enhanced the position of the ICT sector in Vietnam and helped it reach a global standing.

With over 90% of countries implementing digital transformation strategies, Vietnam is keeping pace by integrating technology into everyday life, driving economic and social progress.

The results of measurement of end-to-end online public services with EMC online system provided by 20 ministries, branches and all 63 provinces and major cities in 2024 have been publicized by the Authority of National Digital Transformation.

Within a short time, the Central Party Office has developed software that tracks the progress of Party Congresses at various levels.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung believes there is a novel approach to improving public servant quality - providing each with a virtual assistant.

Vietnam's traffic police are undergoing a major transformation, moving from manual operations to advanced technology to restore traffic discipline under the new Traffic Safety Law and Decree 168.

The deployment of electronic medical records (EMR), the core of digital transformation in the healthcare sector, has been going very slowly.

Vietnamese digital technology enterprises are called to pioneer advanced technologies and drive the nation’s digital transformation, as emphasized at the 6th National Forum on Vietnam's Digital Technology Enterprises.

The 6th National Forum on Vietnam’s Digital Technology Enterprises opened in Hanoi, showcasing the country’s ambitions to master digital technology and lead the global transformation.

Amid increasingly strong digital transformation, the connection between media and technology serves as a driving force for creativity and efficiency in communications, contributing to a robust and sustainable media ecosystem.

High logistics costs remain a hurdle for Vietnam’s economy, but advanced solutions such as automated sorting hubs are paving the way for a more efficient future.