The Ministry of Information and Communications is taking the northern mountainous province of Lang Son a leading locality in terms of digital transformation, heard a conference held on June 28.
Customs inspection of vehicles entering and leaving the Huu Nghi international border gate area on the digital border gate platform. (Photo: VNA)
Lang Son (VNA) - The Ministry of Information and Communications is taking the northern mountainous province of Lang Son a leading localityin terms of digital transformation, heard a conference held on June 28.
The province has successfully implemented itsdigital border programme, cloud platform, digital citizen application, andvirtual assistance.
Lang Son is also the first locality to transfer 100% ofschool activities to a digital platform, and is ranked 6th nationwide in termsof successful transactions on Vietnam's e-commerce platforms.
The provincial Department of Information and Communicationssaid Lang Son’s pilot digital border gate platforms at the Huu Nghi and TanThanh border gates saw 100% of trucks declared online as of June 27, with theirdeclaration duration taking only about 2 to 5 minutes.
Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and Head of the provincial Steering Committee on Digital Transformation, Ho Tien Thieu, speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The conference reviewed Lang Son’s digital transformationprogress in the first half of 2022 and set out tasks and orientation for the rest of the year./.
An international conference took place in Lang Son on November 29 to discuss how to take advantage of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in building a 3,900-sqkm geopark in the northern mountainous province.
The northern mountainous province of Lang Son, which has 83.16 percent of its population being ethnic minority people, has been implementing a series of measures to improve the spiritual and material life of ethnic communities.
The northern border province of Lang Son on December 24 held a working session regarding COVID-19 preventives measures at border gates so as to create optimal conditions for exports-imports.
Large volumes of mangoes, jackfruit, longans, dragon fruit, and lychees have been transported to the Tan Thanh border gate in the northern province of Lang Son for export to China. In a bid to ease congestion and facilitate fruit exports, relevant local authorities are working to accelerate customs clearance procedures.
Chairman of the Lang Son Provincial People’s Committee Ho Tien Thieu held a meeting with BayWa r.e. Wind Projects Vietnam Co. Ltd. on June 8 to discuss investment in wind power projects in the northern mountainous province.
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.
Customs inspection of vehicles entering and leaving the Huu Nghi international border gate area on the digital border gate platform. (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and Head of the provincial Steering Committee on Digital Transformation, Ho Tien Thieu, speaks at the meeting
