PM Pham Minh Chinh and officials visit an exhibition of digital transformation products on the sidelines of the public security sector's conference on October 10. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh attended the public security sector’s first conference on digitaltransformation in Hanoi on October 10.
The date was designated as the National Digital Transformation Day by the PM in April thisyear.
At the teleconference, Minister ToLam announced the Ministry of Public Security’s decision to select the October 10 as the Digital Transformation Day of the sector.
The ministry reported that since the 2022action plan of its steering committee for digital transformation was releasedin May, it has obtained concrete and outstanding outcomes in differentaspects, including the application of the national population database, theprovision of online public services, and the granting of chip-basedidentification cards.
Highly valuing the ministry’s efforts andachievements, PM Chinh, who is also Chairman of the national committee fordigital transformation, said national digital transformation is a major andstrategic task that requires concrete actions and objectives.
PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the public security sector's conference on October 10. (Photo: VNA)
He asked the ministry to exert strongerefforts to fulfill its role as the permanent body in the implementation of theGovernment’s Plan 06 on applying population data, e-identification, ande-authentication to serve national digital transformation in the 2022 - 2025 period,with a vision to 2030.
To do so, it should focus oneffectively applying the e-identification and e-authentication system tofacilitate online administrative procedure settlement; working closely withrelated parties to speed up the connection of the national population databasewith the national public service portal and the information systems forhandling administrative procedures of ministries, sectors, and localities; acceleratingand improving the provision of online public services; and boosting communicationsto win public support, he said.
The Government leader requested the ministry consider applying digital technology and products of the Fourth IndustrialRevolution to its task performance; devise mechanisms and policies forattracting high-quality human resources in terms of science and technology,especially IT and digital transformation, to the sector; and learn from developedcountries’ experience.
PM Chinhexpressed his belief that the sector will continue bringing into playachievements, address shortcomings, and overcome difficulties and challenges tobecome a vanguard of digital transformation./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 23 chaired a forum on collective economy and cooperatives, which focuses on the role of digital transformation in the development of the sector.
Vietnamese-developed Coc Coc browser and search engine is now eligible to become a digital platform serving the people in 2022, the Ministry of Information and Communications announced on October 7.
The banking sector was expecting amendments to the Law on Electronic Transactions would help remove bottlenecks and speed up the sector’s digital transformation progress.
Forty-nine organisations, businesses, products and solutions were honoured at Vietnam Digital Awards 2022 in Hanoi on October 9 for their contributions to the process of national digital transformation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised the Government’s consistent viewpoint that people and enterprises are the centre, key players, target, and momentum of digital transformation.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and officials visit an exhibition of digital transformation products on the sidelines of the public security sector's conference on October 10. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the public security sector's conference on October 10. (Photo: VNA) 
