Affirming Vietnam's position in global digital transformation

During his official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from October 28-30, General Secretary To Lam and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation attended a discussion with leading AI and technology strategists from the UK and the world. This is a strategic step to promote cooperation between Vietnam and technology powers in the AI ​​era, while affirming Vietnam's position in global digital transformation.

General Secretary To Lam attends a discussion with British and international technology experts on AI and semiconductor chips - Photo: VNA

The discussion took place on the morning of October 28 local time in London, co-organized by the Boston Global Forum (BGF). The event took place in the context of the world witnessing the explosion of AI and semiconductor chips, two fields shaping the future of the global economy .

With the aspiration to become a pioneer in the digital economy, Vietnam wishes to learn from the experience of the UK, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and the homeland of great minds such as Isaac Newton, John Locke, Adam Smith, Alan Turing, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens... to build a creative, humane and sustainable technology ecosystem.

In his opening remarks, General Secretary To Lam expressed his delight at meeting and listening to the enthusiastic and practical opinions of experts and strategists in London, a world center of technology and innovation. The General Secretary emphasized that the world is witnessing remarkable developments in science and technology, especially when AI has become a key driving force for economic growth and innovation.

General Secretary To Lam stressed that Vietnam is ready to accept and experiment with pioneering ideas - Photo: VNA

The General Secretary said that Vietnam has identified science, technology and digital transformation as the leading breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable development and advancement in the global value chain. Therefore, Vietnam wishes to accompany advanced countries to share common visions and values, thereby building a better world, where AI serves humanity, promotes creativity, humanity, peace and prosperity, and Vietnam is ready to welcome and test pioneering ideas.

Many technology experts highly appreciate Vietnam's dynamic development. In just one generation, Vietnam has lifted millions of people out of poverty, built one of the most competitive manufacturing economies in Asia and has a young, digitally skilled workforce. In particular, Vietnam's progress in administrative reform and openness in international cooperation have positioned Vietnam as a key partner in the global network of trusted digital nations. Some opinions also recommend that, in order for AI to truly serve the socio-economic development process to bring better lives to people, governments need to focus on building trustworthy digital infrastructure, developing responsible AI standards that protect privacy, fairness and transparency, etc.

Technology experts appreciate Vietnam's dynamic development - Photo: VNA

Concluding the discussion, General Secretary To Lam expressed his impression of the issues and ideas presented by experts and managers with extensive experience in the field of AI, and said that the solutions and recommendations presented are very suitable for Vietnam's development orientation and goals. The General Secretary said that he will assign the relevant agencies to research and coordinate to clarify the content, and move towards implementing specific steps to turn ideas into projects and programs in Vietnam.

The General Secretary emphasized that the seminar is a meaningful first step and will open a long-term and profound cooperation journey between Vietnam and the intellectuals and elites of the UK and the world. The General Secretary hopes that in the coming time, experts will continue to accompany and support Vietnam in developing AI in particular and science and technology in general, especially in three priority areas: Sharing knowledge and experience in planning national AI strategies, developing digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystems; promoting investment and technology transfer, applying AI in key areas such as healthcare, smart agriculture and digital education; and working with Vietnam to successfully implement key programs on science and technology, especially new and pioneering fields to help Vietnam build a creative and self-reliant economy.

General Secretary To Lam respectfully invited experts and scientists with extensive experience in the fields of science, technology and AI to Vietnam - Photo: VNA

General Secretary To Lam respectfully invited experts and scientists with extensive experience in the fields of science, technology and AI to Vietnam to have more time to exchange and work directly with agencies that plan and implement science and technology policies in Vietnam in order to soon turn the ideas discussed in the seminar into reality, bringing many new values, new models and new beliefs to humanity in the AI ​​era.

The seminar not only contributed to strengthening the comprehensive cooperation relationship between Vietnam and the UK but also opened up development prospects in the field of AI and semiconductor chips for the Vietnamese economy. The event marked an important step in the journey to make Vietnam a pioneer in the global digital and innovative economy, while contributing to building a world where technology serves people, promoting peace and prosperity.

Center for Science and Technology Communication (synthesis)

Source: https://mst.gov.vn/khang-dinh-vi-the-cua-viet-nam-trong-chuyen-doi-so-global-197251029112737663.htm