Technology

Vietnam could adopt a mission-based service procurement model, prioritising projects with clear social and economic benefits.

Da Nang has issued several key resolutions and policies to foster human resources, infrastructure and enterprises in the AI and semiconductor sectors.

The rate of end-to-end online public services has reached only 39.98%, far below this year's target of 80%. Data quality across national and sectoral databases remains inconsistent, complicating information sharing and reuse.

According to statistics, Vietnam currently has nearly 78,000 digital technology companies with approximately 1.9 million workers in the information technology sector.

Compared with the same period in 2024, total non-cash payment transactions across the system increased by 43.32% in volume and 24.23% in value, reflecting a strong shift from cash to electronic payments.

Information security is not a goal but a continuous journey demanding long-term commitment and investment, an expert has said.

Vietnam is among leading Southeast Asian countries in AI adoption, but to convert potential into measurable returns, it must close the gap between cutting-edge technology innovation and large-scale application.

The symposium gathered nearly 100 in-person participants, including scientists, business leaders and experts from both countries, along with hundreds more joining online.

The Prime Minister has issued a decision, introducing a set of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in socio-economic development.

From establishing the National Blockchain Platform (NDChain) to licencing digital assets, Vietnam has demonstrated its determination to jump into the global bandwagon.

The Government aims for a 20–25% annual growth rate in cashless payment transactions, reflecting the strong determination to accelerate Vietnam’s transition to a digital economy.

National Digital Transformation Day, observed on October 10, marks a moment to look back on achievements while continuing to take even stronger actions to build a digital and prosperous nation.