Internet Day 2021, themed “Recovery and breakthrough in the era of datafication”, was launched in Hanoi on December 15 by the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) in coordination with relevant agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Internet Day 2021, themed“Recovery and breakthrough in the era of datafication”, was launched in Hanoion December 15 by the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA) in coordination withrelevant agencies.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Vu DucDam said the number of internet service providers in Vietnam, now stands at more than 100, is likely toincrease in the time ahead.
He called for joint efforts to create an environmentand ecosystem where potential of each individual and organisation is utilisedto accelerate Vietnam’s digital transformation.
Internet Day was first held in 2012 when Vietnamhad only 30.8 million internet users. The number increased to nearly 70million as of June 2021, according to VIA President Vu Hoang Lien.
Vietnam's internet economy could reach 220billion USD in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) by 2030, ranking second in SoutheastAsia after Indonesia, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2021 Report recentlypublished by Temasek, Google and management consulting firm Bain & Company.
Vietnam’s digital transformation is being carriedout on the three pillars of digital government, digital economy and digitalsociety.
Deputy Minister of Information and CommunicationsPham Duc Long stressed the need to change the mindset of digitaltransformation, build data culture, develop digital infrastructure, protectbasic moral values and ensure cyber security and safety.
Under a draft planning scheme on information andcommunication infrastructure during the 2021-2030 period, with a vision towards2050, the Ministry of Information and Communications aims to synchronouslydevelop national data infrastructure, forming a system of international,national, regional and local data centres that are connected with each other,thus turning Vietnam into a regional and international centre for data storageand processing.
The ministry is working on a national data strategy thatis expected to be approved, issued and rolled out next year, Long said, urgingthe business community to join hands in building and developing digitalinfrastructure, especially data infrastructure.
Within the framework of the event, there wereseveral workshops on datafication, internet infrastructure in Vietnam and datainfrastructure, along with an exhibition./.
The national digital transformation programme gives top priority to the work in education and training, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said at the Q&A session on November 11, as part of the 15th National Assembly’s second sitting.
The Vietnamese internet economy could reach 220 billion USD in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) by 2030, ranking second in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2021 Report recently published by Temasek, Google and management consulting firm Bain & Company.
With the government's strong direction and active participation from businesses and citizens, national digital transformation is deepening, with a focus on building a digital government, economy, and society.
VietNEST (Vietnamese Nurturing Education for Science & Traditions) is a mobile app and digital platform for Vietnamese language learning among overseas children.
The networks bring together universities, research institutes and domestic and foreign businesses. Members will work closely in training, research, and technology transfer by sharing curricula, improving faculty capacity, providing access to laboratories and research facilities, and jointly implementing science and technology projects.
The Better Choice Awards (BCA) 2025 is a key highlight in the lead-up to Vietnam Innovation Day that falls on October 1, an annual event expected to attract hundreds of innovative enterprises, research institutions, investment funds, and startups from both Vietnam and abroad.
The new line serves as a critical backup route, strategically complementing existing submarine cables and enhancing the resilience, proactivity, and security of Vietnam’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa). The resumption of the programme after years of suspension carries considerable significance for the nation’s development in a new era as it strives to gradually reduce and ultimately phase out coal-fired power to realise the Government’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050.
The government leader reaffirmed Vietnam’s goal of achieving self-reliance in the design, manufacturing, and test of necessary semiconductor chips by no later than 2027.
With the launching of its two-tier local administration model, the city is incorporating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to enhance service delivery for citizens and businesses, aligning with the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Vietnam has issued many key policies to support semiconductor development, notably the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Other initiatives include the Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, and the Human Resources Development Programme for the Semiconductor Industry.
Vietnam is no longer just an emerging blockchain market, it is stepping into a leadership role, with global investors, developers, and experts recognising its growing potential to become a leading hub for digital assets in the region.
Taking place on August 1–2, the event features more than 20,000 attendees and over 200 speakers from Vietnam, the h Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Hong Kong (China) and the US.
Dung directed the Ministry of Science and Technology to revise the national startup scheme, ensuring it clearly defines the scope and content, grounded on strong political and legal foundations, international best practices, and well-reasoned arguments for submission to the Government.
The two-day academic forum, themed “Resilience, Sustainability & Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia”, aims to share interdisciplinary research insights, focusing on adaptive capacity, sustainable development, and digital transformation amid evolving global and regional landscapes.
With such a rapid economic growth, Vietnam must diversify energy sources and nuclear power is a rational choice to ensure the national energy security, said Associate Professor Kei Koga from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasised that Vietnam has a clear strategy and ambition in this field, and is rapidly emerging as a central hub and key link in the regional and global semiconductor value chains.
According to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Asia-Pacific Data Centre Investment Landscape report, Vietnam now ranks second in the region for data centre investment returns, with a yield on cost (YoC) of 17.5–18.8%, just behind Singapore’s 21–23%.
Vietnam is taking drastic yet cautious steps in building a culture of nuclear safety and security, with the aim of having its first nuclear power plant operational by the end of 2030 and using this specific energy source effectively and sustainably.
Vietnam’s 5G strategy has been clearly outlined in national digital technology and infrastructure policies. A wide range of solutions is being vigorously implemented to achieve the target of an average internet speed of 100 Mbps by 2025 and full nationwide 5G coverage by 2030.
The visit aimed to assess the new two-tier local government model, preparations for upcoming Party congresses at levels, and implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion on school construction in border areas.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
