Applying digital technology "Make in Vietnam" in developing digital economy in the Northwest region

The event attracted more than 300 delegates from ministries, branches, localities, institutes, experts, technology enterprises and innovation support organizations. This is considered one of the largest and most directly impactful activities on the digital transformation process of the northern mountainous provinces in 2025.

In recent years, digital transformation and digital economic development have been identified as key tasks of Vietnam. However, in the Northwestern provinces - where the terrain is fragmented, the population is sparse, and technology infrastructure is limited - the implementation of digital technology faces many difficulties. In that context, bringing the "Make in Vietnam "Getting closer to the government, businesses and people in mountainous areas is a task of special importance.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong spoke at the event.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong emphasized that digital technology and innovation will be the key to helping the Northwest overcome limitations in geography, infrastructure and resources. The Deputy Minister pointed out that digital solutions developed by Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly suitable for local conditions and can be easily applied to agricultural production, logistics, tourism, urban management and even education and healthcare.

The Deputy Minister affirmed that the Ministry of Science and Technology will continue to accompany the provinces in implementing successful digital transformation models, promoting the application of big data, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms in socio-economic development.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Phu, Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee spoke.

Speaking at the workshop, Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Phu said that the province is strongly prioritizing the application of science, technology and digital transformation in all areas of development. Dien Bien has formed many smart agriculture and digital tourism models, while strengthening IT infrastructure to serve e-government and smart cities.

He assessed the event as an opportunity for Dien Bien to connect with technology businesses; at the same time, creating a foundation for the Northwestern provinces to build a cooperation network in the field of digital economy - which is considered an important driving force for sustainable development in disadvantaged areas.

In the morning session, delegates from many domestic digital technology agencies and enterprises shared practical models, platforms and digital solutions suitable for the conditions of the Northwest.

Notably, the CheckVN traceability platform helps control the quality of agricultural products, especially highland specialties. The VDAPES digital agricultural ecosystem supports everything from cultivation, crop management to product consumption, helping farmers increase productivity and reduce costs.

Secretary of Dien Bien province Tran Tien Dung and Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong attended the "Make in Viet Nam" digital technology product booth.

Many AI solutions for rice cultivation and greenhouse gas emission reduction were also presented. Digital cooperative models, e-commerce platforms for agricultural products, smart tourism management systems such as vTravel, etc. attracted the attention of localities because of their high feasibility and the ability to be deployed right at the grassroots level.

Representatives of VNPT, Hanoi University of Science and Technology and a number of other technology enterprises also introduced open data solutions, data analysis, AI camera systems, digital transformation solutions in education and healthcare - areas of particular importance to mountainous areas.

Announcing Geographical Indications – a new step forward for Dien Bien agricultural product brands

An important highlight of the workshop was the awarding of Geographical Indication Certificates to three specialty products: Shan Tuyet Tea, Shan Tuyet Pu-erh Tea and Dien Bien Coffee. These are products with high economic value, which are considered to be completely capable of becoming regional agricultural brands of national significance if digital technology is applied to quality management and market expansion.

Along with that, 20 sets of STEM equipment were donated to support schools in the province to improve their scientific experience capacity and promote creative thinking for students - an important foundation for future digital human resources.

Strengthening cooperation – opening space for innovation

At the workshop, many important cooperation agreements were signed, including: cooperation in training digital capacity for small and medium enterprises; coordination in communications to promote science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; cooperation in supporting digital technology enterprises to develop "Make in Vietnam" products. Vietnam " serving localities; especially the cooperation program between the Department of Information Technology Industry and the Northern provinces to promote the development of digital technology industry until 2030.

Signing ceremony of communication cooperation on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation in Dien Bien province.

These agreements are considered to create a long-term cooperation framework, contributing to promoting the innovation ecosystem of the Northwest region.

Experts at the workshop commented that bringing the “Make in Vietnam” solution to the Northwest is not only meaningful for the people but also helps businesses expand their markets and test products in special conditions that only the Northwest has.

In return, localities will benefit from optimized solutions that save implementation costs but still bring high efficiency. Digitalizing production, agriculture, tourism and public management processes will help provinces improve competitiveness, attract investment and promote sustainable growth.

Towards the goal of building a digital economy in the Northwest region

Organizing the workshop in Dien Bien at a time when localities are building socio-economic plans for 2025 is even more meaningful. This shows the joint efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Northwestern provinces in bringing digital technology into life, reducing the digital gap between regions.

The workshop is not only a place to introduce technology products but also a forum to share experiences, orient policies, and identify the specific needs and requirements of mountainous areas. The event opens up opportunities for the Northwest to gain deeper access to the Vietnamese digital technology ecosystem, while creating a bridge between management agencies, businesses and people to build a digital economy, digital society and digital government in the future.

Thu Huong

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