Industry and Trade Digital Transformation Forum 2025: Shaping the vision of dual transformation by 2030

Attending the forum were Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, Director of the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy Le Hoang Oanh, leaders of units of the Ministry of Industry and Trade ; along with representatives of central ministries and branches, leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade of provinces/cities, research institutes, experts and many enterprises in the fields of industry-energy, e-commerce, logistics and digital technology solution providers.

The forum took place in the context of Vietnam's economy accelerating the application of technology and promoting green growth, requiring the industry and trade sector to continue promoting innovation, modernizing the value chain and enhancing competitiveness in the process of increasingly deep international integration.

Establishing a vision for digital transformation and green growth

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan speaks. (Photo: TRUNG HUNG)

Speaking at the opening of the forum, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan emphasized that the world economic context maintains growth with momentum coming from services, digital consumption and innovation.

For Vietnam, the digital economy continues to improve significantly and become a new pillar to help increase productivity, expand markets and increase the resilience of the economy. Retail e-commerce is forecast to exceed the 25 billion USD mark and continue to be the main pillar of the Internet economy.

The Deputy Minister stated that the Government identified 2025 as the year to accelerate the implementation of Resolution 57 on digital transformation, with the consistent view that digital transformation is an important driving force to develop productive forces and enhance national competitiveness.

The industry and trade sector has promoted digital transformation on all three pillars: Digital Government; digital economy of industry and trade and data infrastructure. However, 2025 requires the industry to innovate more strongly and comprehensively to take advantage of opportunities from dual transformation - digital transformation and green transformation.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan and leaders of units of the Ministry of Industry and Trade visited booths of digital technology solution providers on the sidelines of the forum. (Photo: TRUNG HUNG)

To realize this goal and propose policies, models, and solutions to promote e-commerce and digital economy to develop effectively and sustainably, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan suggested that delegates focus on discussing three major groups of content.

Firstly, identify new technology trends such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing and their applicability in digital government, smart manufacturing, smart energy and e-commerce.

Second, perfecting solutions to develop a green-sustainable-safe e-commerce market; strengthening cross-border e-commerce management; promoting regional connectivity and supporting the consumption of local products on digital platforms.

Third, propose models and solutions for developing the digital economy of the Industry and Trade sector locally, especially for small enterprises and business households - important forces in digital transformation of the market.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan expressed his wish to receive contributions from agencies, organizations and businesses so that the Ministry of Industry and Trade can continue to improve the legal framework, database, support mechanisms and programs to promote e-commerce - digital economy - digital transformation of the industry and trade sector towards green, sustainable and innovative direction.

Towards sustainable development goals

Visitors learn about products of businesses displayed on the sidelines of the forum. (Photo: TRUNG HUNG)

Within the framework of the forum, the Seminar "Promoting digital transformation of the industry and trade sector" was held to create a space for direct exchange between management agencies, experts and the business community on solutions to promote digital government, digital economy and smart production models in the new period.

At the seminar, delegates analyzed the increasing demands on businesses when green standards become an inevitable trend, supply chains require a higher level of transparency and online fraud risks tend to increase in the context of widespread use of AI.

Through the discussion, the speakers agreed that digital transformation can only bring about real effectiveness when it is implemented synchronously from the central to local levels, with close coordination between businesses and management agencies, as well as between technology platforms and practical production and business activities.

In addition, within the framework of the forum, there were also thematic discussion sessions on the topics of dual transformation in industrial and energy production and e-commerce in the digital age.

Experts and speakers discussed solutions to promote digital transformation and green transformation in the industry-energy sector, innovate smart manufacturing, and promote modernization of electricity infrastructure and supply chains.

Along with that, new points in activities to promote e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce, green logistics solutions, promoting digital transformation in the trade sector and digital transformation solutions for enterprises and e-commerce business households in the coming time were also discussed at the program.

The Industry and Trade Digital Transformation Forum 2025 did not stop at evaluating results, but opened up a broader discussion on the industry's strategic orientation in the dual transformation period.

From energy, manufacturing, e-commerce to logistics and market management, every sector is facing a strong need for innovation, where data, technology and green standards become the driving focus.

With that spirit, this year's forum is expected to create strong momentum for the digital transformation - green transformation journey of the industry and trade sector, contributing to improving the effectiveness of state management, promoting competitiveness and moving towards the goal of sustainable development in the coming years.

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