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.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung visits FPT's booth at the 6th National Forum on Vietnam's Digital Technology Enterprises. Photo: Hoang Ha.
On January 15, 2025, the 6th National Forum on Vietnam’s Digital Technology Enterprises was held in Hanoi under the theme: "Mastering digital technology, mastering Vietnam's digital transformation through Vietnamese digital technology enterprises."
General Secretary To Lam emphasized that digital technology businesses should focus on creating groundbreaking products and services that deliver real value, serving the people and the economy while meeting domestic and international market demands.
The forum aimed to communicate the messages of the Party, Government, and Prime Minister about developing Vietnamese technology enterprises to master strategic and digital technologies, implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, and driving Vietnam into an era of unprecedented growth.
Make in Vietnam: A catalyst for innovation
General Secretary To Lam highlights strategic tasks for the digital technology sector. Photo: Hoang Ha.
Over the past five years, the Make in Vietnam initiative has garnered widespread support from the business community, spurring creativity and innovation across various sectors.
Vietnamese-made digital technology products have not only been embraced by domestic consumers but have also made their way into international markets.
General Secretary To Lam praised the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) for organizing the forum shortly after the national conference to implement Resolution 57 of the Politburo.
This resolution focuses on scientific breakthroughs, technological innovation, and national digital transformation.
He highlighted the potential of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive the growth of key industries, foster innovation, and build an independent, sustainable, and comprehensive digital economy.
However, achieving these goals requires strong government commitment, business collaboration, and public participation.
Strategic priorities for digital technology enterprises
General Secretary To Lam outlined key priorities for the digital technology sector:
Strive for technological self-reliance and mastery of core and strategic technologies.
Invest heavily in research and development, focusing on AI, IoT, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
Build robust digital infrastructure to attract high-tech talent, foster scientific research, and support innovation. Develop a sustainable digital ecosystem by enhancing cooperation among businesses, universities, and research institutions while promoting public-private partnerships and international collaboration.
The General Secretary also emphasized the need to gradually establish digital economic domains, including e-government and smart governance, to enhance public service quality and foster nationwide digital literacy.
Bold commitments from industry leaders
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung. Photo: Hoang Ha.
The forum featured commitments from leading enterprises:
Viettel Chairman Tao Duc Thang shared the company’s success in developing a complete 5G ecosystem and its plans to advance next-generation network technologies like 5G Advanced and 6G.
He called for policies to encourage venture capital investment in high-risk, high-reward technological innovations.
FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh announced the company’s focus on AI, semiconductors, and green transformation, with a vision for Vietnam to lead AI infrastructure in the region by 2030.
VNPT Chairman To Dung Thai pledged to develop a Vietnamese GenAI model by 2027, with applications across language, data, and urban digital twin technologies.
CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh committed to building a leading cloud computing platform in Vietnam, powered entirely by homegrown technology.
Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao revealed plans to invest heavily in blockchain technology as part of the company’s digital transformation strategy.
These initiatives reflect the growing confidence and ambition of Vietnamese enterprises to lead the region in technological innovation.
Achievements and future goals
Over the past five years, the value of Vietnamese-made digital technology products has risen from 20% to 32%, contributing 158 billion USD to the industry in 2024.
The target is to surpass 50% by 2030, freeing Vietnam from dependency on outsourcing and positioning the country as a major player in the global digital economy.
The Make in Vietnam movement has also increased the number of digital enterprises by 50%, with 74,000 companies now operating in a country of 100 million people - one of the highest ratios among developing nations.
The forum concluded with Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung reaffirming the sector’s commitment to doubling or tripling its growth rate compared to Vietnam’s GDP.
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