'Young people are the leaders of society entering the digital world'

VnExpress•07/10/2023

According to Ho Chi Minh City leaders, young people have faster access to and application of technology than previous generations, so they play a crucial role in digital transformation.

At the opening session of the 7th International Student Science Forum (ISSF) on the theme "The Role of Youth in Digital Transformation," held on the morning of October 7th, Mr. Duong Anh Duc, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, highly appreciated the role of young people – the subjects of digital consumers and innovators. According to him, the biggest challenge in digital transformation for each country and locality is first and foremost the digital skills of the people, followed by habits and culture of living in a digital environment.

The Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City believes that young people will be the ones to lead society into the digital world . Their creativity, enthusiasm, and knowledge will help society overcome challenges.

He encouraged all young people, including students at ISSF, to always learn, research, and actively participate in this process, becoming active participants in the digital transformation of each country.

*Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc speaks at ISSF. Photo: Organizing Committee.*

Mr. Duc stated that Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a modern service and industrial city by 2030, a leading hub for the digital economy and digital society, a national center for economics, science, and technology, and deeply integrated into the international community. With this goal in mind, the city has consistently prioritized and invested heavily in comprehensive digital transformation solutions across various sectors and the development of the digital economy over the years.

To support young people, Mr. Duc said that the city government has been developing innovative policies and strategies, encouraging investment in information technology and artificial intelligence, and creating favorable conditions for startup activities.

*International students participate in the 7th ISSF in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Organizing Committee.*

Sharing the same view, Ms. Tran Thu Ha, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Student Association, believes that young people are the creative agents of each nation's digital transformation. She hopes to expand the network of schools, connect ISSF with other prestigious academic forums in the region and internationally, and connect student research with businesses and government agencies to enhance the exchange of academic knowledge between students and lecturers.

ISSF is an annual event organized by the Student Union in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union since 2016. This year's forum was attended by over 60 delegates, including international students, lecturers, and scientists from India and several Southeast Asian countries, along with nearly 40 Vietnamese delegates. The activity aims to create an environment for interaction, learning, and exchange between Vietnamese students and students from universities around the world, and to participate in research on core technologies and emerging technologies. At this year's ISSF, students presented their research results in plenary sessions and poster presentations on three main themes: technological solutions to promote digital transformation, digital transformation in culture and education, and enhancing digital skills for youth.

Ha An

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