Vietnam calls for digital transformation

Flag of Vietnam Vietnam is making giant steps toward wholesale digital transformation, with a chief of the ruling party calling for lawmakers to integrate emerging technologies into key sectors of the economy. Party General Secretary To Lam of the ruling CPV disclosed in a speech to members of the National Assembly that digital transformation is within reach for the Southeast Asian country. Lam shared his views during a group debate in the National Assembly seeking to inject life into Resolution No. 57, an ambitious plan by the ruling government to advance science and technology in the country. In late 2024, Vietnam unfurled Resolution No. 57, which was designed to put the country among the top 50 nations in digital transformation by 2030, signaling investment in infrastructure and training. Lam argued in favor of removing traditional institutional bottlenecks that characterize government-backed policies. According to Lam, the lowest-hanging fruit for parliament will be overhauling the bidding law to prioritize purchasing high-quality scientific equipment rather than focusing on the cheapest alternative. The party chief argues that prioritizing the cheap options will turn Vietnam into a “dumping ground” for obsolete technologies, which will delay the country’s technological ambitions. On the floor of parliament, […]

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