Vietnam is keen to learn from Japan’s experience in information technology (IT) as the country boasts strength in this field, said President of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association Truong Gia Binh.
Speaking at the Vietnam-Japan IT Festive Day that took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14, Binh said most of Vietnamese software businesses see their turnover increase thanks to exports to Japan.
He suggested the two countries’ businesses take the opportunity created by the festive day to explore new areas for cooperation.
Hirotaka Yasuzumi, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation ( JETRO ) in HCM City, said Japan’s direct investment in Vietnam’s IT sector has developed dramatically over recent years.
Many Japanese enterprises wish to expand their operation in the Southeast Asian nation to take advantage of the country’s labour force and enhance IT collaboration with Vietnamese partners, he noted.
According to him, about 50 businesses from Japan participated in the event to seek cooperation opportunities in the IT sector and software in particular.
Nguyen Thanh Hung, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, said that Vietnam is among the ten most attractive outsourcing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The IT industry has been identified as an economic-technical spearhead that helps drive the national socio-economic growth, the official said.
Presently, the IT sector employs more than 400,000 labourers and about 4,000 firms are active in the software sphere, which will receive Vietnam’s special heed in the time ahead, Hung stressed.
Dao Dinh Kha, Head of the IT Department under the Ministry of Information and Communications said the ministry always considers cooperation with Japanese partners important to the development of the country’s IT industry.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Government will always accompany companies, including CMC, and request ministries, agencies, and Hanoi authorities to further support them by promptly removing any obstacles to their growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
