Launch of the National Data Association

(Chinhphu.vn) – On March 22, the National Data Association was officially launched and successfully held its first National Congress for the 2025–2030 term. General Luong Tam Quang holds the position of Chairman of the National Data Association.

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulate the Standing Committee of the National Data Association for the 2025-2030 term - Photo: VGP/HM

The Congress was honored to welcome Comrade To Lam - General Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Comrade Pham Minh Chinh - Prime Minister, along with other Party and State leaders, representatives of associations, corporations and enterprises.

The National Data Association was established under Decision No. 10/QD-BNV dated January 10, 2025 of the Ministry of Home Affairs , with the mission of connecting management agencies, businesses, organizations and individuals operating in the data field. The Association aims to build a strong data ecosystem, contributing to promoting the development of the digital economy and increasing the value of data in the national economy.

This congress is of great significance, marking a step towards organizational consolidation and orienting activities for the next 5 years, while affirming the Association's pioneering role in implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

At the Congress, General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, was elected as Chairman of the National Data Association.

General Luong Tam Quang emphasized that the Association will be a bridge between businesses, building a diverse and stable data ecosystem, meeting the requirements of sustainable digital transformation in all fields, creating a premise to bring the country into the new digital era.

During its first term, the Association will focus on key activities including: coordinating with relevant authorities, associations and organizations to disseminate national policies and laws on data; participating in contributing opinions to relevant legal documents; making recommendations and consulting with competent state agencies on issues related to the development of the data industry; supporting relevant authorities when requested.

With a clear mission, goals and orientation, the National Data Association promises to become a "common home", gathering and protecting the legitimate rights of members; promoting the sharing of knowledge, experience, and application of scientific and technological achievements in the data field; actively contributing to the national digital transformation process, developing the market and the data economy, for a sustainable and prosperous digital Vietnam.

The Executive Board of the National Data Association (2025-2030) consists of 1 Chairman, 2 Vice Chairmen and 59 Executive Board members.

Hien Minh