Vietnam, RoK promote digital transformation cooperation
Le Van Tuan, Director of the Authority of Radio Frequency Management under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) has suggested that businesses from the Republic of Korea share their experiences in the implementation of digital transformation with Vietnamese counterparts.
Participants pose for group photo at the Korea-Vietnam Digital Transformation Forum. (Photo: Ministry of Information and Communications)
Hanoi (VNA) – Le VanTuan, Director of the Authority of Radio Frequency Management under the Ministry ofInformation and Communications (MoIC) has suggested that businesses fromthe Republic of Korea share their experiences in the implementation of digitaltransformation with Vietnamese counterparts.
He made the suggestion at a RoK-Vietnam digital transformation forum which was organised by the MoIC and RoKMinistry of Science and ICT (MIST) on October 12, as part of VietnamInternational Digital Week from October 11-14.
Tuan said digitaltransformation is one of the breakthrough strategic solutions of the Governmentof Vietnam. One of the key contents of the country's digitaltransformation is to put people's and businesses' activities on digital platformsand encourage businesses to use digital technologies, especially those relating to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platform to improve productivity and operationalefficiency, he said.
Digital technology and digitaltransformation will enhance administrative reform, help people access publicservices more easily and conveniently, and bring the government closer tothe people. That is the basic goal of Vietnam's digital transformation, Tuannoted.
Park Yun-kyu, deputy minister of the RoK's Ministry of Science and ICT. (Photo: Ministry of Information and Communications)
Addressing the event, Park Yun-kyu, deputy minister of the RoK's MIST, said on September 28, the Korean Government announced the KoreaDigitalisation Strategy which focuses on securing world-leading digitalabilities, expanding the digital economy, creating a digitally inclusivesociety, establishing a digital platform government and innovating digitalculture.
Vietnamese and Korean information technology ente♉rprises shareddigital transformation solutions in manufacturing industries at the forum./.
H20 Hospitality Ltd., a tech-based hospitality management startup, on September 21 announced that it has partnered with cloud service management company Bespin Global Co. in operating digital solutions for smart city projects in Vietnam.
The Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) have arranged 166 direct meetings between 25 businesses from Incheon city, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and nearly 100 Vietnamese importers over the past few days to seek partnership opportunities.
The Republic of Korea’s digital transformation policy and implications for Vietnam, Vietnam’s digital banking transformation policy, the importance of credit information system in digital transformation, the leap towards digitisation and the recent trend of digital banking and payments in Asia were discussed at a recent symposium in Hanoi.
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.
Participants pose for group photo at the Korea-Vietnam Digital Transformation Forum. (Photo: Ministry of Information and Communications) 
Park Yun-kyu, deputy minister of the RoK's Ministry of Science and ICT. (Photo: Ministry of Information and Communications) 
