Conference shares experience in promoting Internet governance
The Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Information and Communications held the VNNIC Internet Conference 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, focusing on sharing experience in effective Internet governance.
Participants visit booths at the VNNIC Internet Conference 2023 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Information and Communications held the VNNIC Internet Conference 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30,focusing on sharing experience in effective Internet governance.
According to the VNNIC, the ratio of Internet users inVietnam in 2023 is 79.1%, while that of application of IPv6 - the latestIP protocol currently is 57.3%, ranking 10th in the world.
The Internet has become an essential part of sociallife and an important infrastructure of the economy, a crucial factor inpromoting the national industrialisation and modernisation, and animportant element of the digital transformation process.
Internet technology is developing strongly with theintroduction of new technologies such as internet of things (IoT), cloudcomputing, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G/6G, and big data.
VNNIC Director Nguyen Hong Thang said that currentrequirements for Internet governance include mastering technology and codes ofconduct and strengthening the engagement of all parties to form effective ecosystems of State agencies, organisations, businesses and users towards a modern, smart, safe and sustainable Internet system.
Internet governance must bring values to users and the wholesociety, he said.
Participants at the event focused on discussing Internetdevelopment vision; solutions to ensure the quality, safety and sustainabilityof Vietnam's Internet system in order to match the global trend and withVietnam's development situation; new technologies and experience in implementationof new technologies and techniques for new-generation Internet development.
Dean Samuels, Chief Technologist forASEAN at Amazon Web Services (AWS) - a provider of cloud computing services, said that in the recent 12 years, the availability of cloud computingservices has changed dramatically, as the amount of collected data and thedemand for data storage is huge.
Over time, the majority of enterprise data will have to bestored in the cloud, he said, stressing the need to seek methods to store data safely,enabling the effective exploitation and use, he said.
Participants also discussed measures to build “clean” andsafe Internet as well as the protection of users.
Themed “Internet governance in smart era,” the conferencegave a chance for the Vietnamese enterprises to connect with foreign Internetexperts, organisations, businesses as well as leading ICT firms in the world./.
The problems found in Branch S1I of the America Asia Gateway (AAG) undersea cable have been fixed, restoring the internet data connection between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China), Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications announced on May 24.
With 43% of the population aged 18 and more owning electronic accounts on the public service portals, the central city of Da Nang is among the leading localities in Vietnam in digital transformation.
The Party, State, as well as the whole political system, have strongly intervened to better protect children on the internet environment in the context of risks posed by the development of information technology and the internet.
Four out of the five international undersea cables that were damaged last year and early this year have been repaired, the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications announced on June 1.
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.
Participants visit booths at the VNNIC Internet Conference 2023 (Photo: VNA) 
