Brian Jeffrey
This Year’s Theme: Leading Vietnam’s Digital Future
This year’s theme emphasizes “Mastering digital technology for Vietnam’s transformation, driven by local digital companies,” reflecting the nation’s goal to strengthen its role in the global digital economy.
Support for Vietnamese Innovation
The forum highlights the Make in Vietnam initiative, a program initiated in 2019 aimed at promoting innovation, ensuring technological self-sufficiency, and enhancing Vietnam’s position in the global tech landscape.
Through this initiative, Vietnamese businesses have been empowered to develop advanced digital products and services, helping to tackle economic challenges, boost competitiveness, and increase efficiency across various sectors.
Local tech enterprises have played a critical role in navigating Vietnam’s digital transformation, gaining international recognition and contributing valuable assets to the economy and society.
Forum Objectives and Focus Areas
The forum aims to convey key strategic messages from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister about enhancing digital technology businesses in Vietnam.
It will also concentrate on boosting the country’s capabilities in essential technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, in line with the aims of Resolution 57-NQ/TW.
Moreover, the event underscores the significance of digital sovereignty, prompting businesses to innovate and lead national digital transformation, with a vision for Vietnam to emerge as a tech powerhouse by 2045.
Event Highlights
The forum includes:
- Discussions on policies for developing Vietnam’s semiconductor sector and introducing the Digital Technology Industry Law.
- Exhibitions featuring nearly 40 booths demonstrating Make in Vietnam products and solutions.
- Collaboration opportunities for stakeholders to recommend policies that promote innovation, boost investment, and enhance Vietnam’s digital technology framework.
Vietnam’s Vision for Economic Growth
Vietnam aspires to become a high-income nation by 2030 and a fully developed country by 2045.
This ambition hinges on mastering digital technologies and creating a vibrant digital ecosystem. Vietnamese companies are dedicating substantial resources to research and development, generating home-grown digital solutions, and pushing advancements in crucial areas like semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Leveraging its digital technology firms, Vietnam is set to enter a new phase of economic success and societal change.
