Vietnam commits to developing an open, safe and inclusive Internet

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong said that the APAC DNS Forum 2025 is an opportunity for experts to exchange, connect and cooperate in the core areas of global digital infrastructure. Photo: Doan Hung .

On May 8, in Hanoi, the Asia-Pacific DNS Forum 2025 with the theme “Inclusive Internet: Connecting People, Creating the Future” opened.

Taking place over 3 days, from May 7 to May 9, APAC DNS Forum 2025 is an event hosted by the International Organization for Assigned Names and Numbers - ICANN, in coordination with the Vietnam Internet Center - VNNIC under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

According to the Organizing Committee, this conference is not only an in-depth technical event but also a convergence of vision, cooperation and shared responsibility for the future of the global Internet.

Speaking at the opening session, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong emphasized the importance of developing digital infrastructure as a foundation for digital transformation, and pointed out: “Internet infrastructure, including DNS infrastructure, is an important component of digital infrastructure. Managing to ensure the safety and reliability of the national DNS system, developing and popularizing the national domain name “.vn” to develop the digital economy and digital society is an important task.”

Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong also said that the Internet is moving to a new phase with an extremely large number of connections. Many new forms of connection and new services have been born; however, Internet resources, domain names, and the DNS system are still the identification layer - the starting point of all digital connections, playing an essential role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the digital space.

“Vietnam always accompanies and cooperates with the international community in developing an open, safe and inclusive Internet. We look forward to extensive cooperation with partners in the region and around the world to build a digital future for everyone,” Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong affirmed.

ICANN President and CEO Kurtis Lindqvist emphasized that the Internet is a powerful tool to promote connections between people and enhance understanding between cultures and languages. Photo: Doan Hung .

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Kurtis Lindqvist, President and CEO of ICANN, said that the Internet is a powerful tool to promote peace, growth, prosperity as well as understanding between cultures and languages.

ITU statistics show that globally, nearly 6 billion people are connected to the Internet; meanwhile, in 2024, nearly 66% of the Asia-Pacific region's population will have Internet access and this number is increasing.

Commenting that Asia-Pacific is a dynamic and central region and also a driving force for the development of the Internet, Mr. Kurtis Lindqvist also said that ICANN's mission is to support initiatives that help bring more people online, overcome challenges and seize opportunities.

Regarding the results of Internet resource management and development in Vietnam, VNNIC Director Nguyen Hong Thang affirmed that after more than 27 years of global connection, Vietnam's Internet has developed remarkably.

VNNIC Director Nguyen Hong Thang believes that discussions at the APAC DNS Forum 2025 will promote innovative, multilingual and secure DNS server ecosystems. Photo: Doan Hung.

Through efforts to manage the country code top-level domain name “.vn”, promote DNSSEC security standards, support the transition to IPv6 and strengthen the national domain name server and Internet exchange system, Vietnam has established a safe and reliable Internet infrastructure.

“Currently, the Vietnamese national domain name “.vn” ranks second in ASEAN with more than 660,000 domain names. Vietnam is also in the global top 10 in IPv6 adoption, with more than 65% of users accessing the Internet via IPv6,” said Mr. Nguyen Hong Thang.

Also within the framework of the workshop, Vietnamese and international experts discussed initiatives and good practices to promote management models and solutions for developing Internet resources, Internet infrastructure, and smart, safe Internet services that adapt to the development trends of science, technology, innovation and global digital transformation.

At the same time, contribute to the effective application of new technologies such as DNSSEC, 5G/6G, IPv6, big data, cloud, AI, blockchain... in management, development, ensuring safety and sustainability of DNS domain name server infrastructure system; develop multilingual universality, creating a comprehensive, humane and inclusive cyberspace.

Sharing Vietnam's viewpoint regarding the language challenge with global Internet development, VNNIC Deputy Director Nguyen Truong Giang said that it is necessary to further promote global and multilingual acceptance on the Internet to create a foundation for building a comprehensive digital society.

“Language should never be a barrier to innovation. Global acceptance empowers us to build an Internet that welcomes everyone, no matter what script they write or what language they speak,” said Nguyen Truong Giang.

According to VNNIC representative, Vietnam is aiming for 1 million “.vn” domain names, including Vietnamese domain names. Illustration photo: TT

As we move towards the next billion users coming online, many of them will come from different countries and regions around the world; users want to connect to the Internet in their local language, script and cultural identity. Therefore, the Internet must be accessible in languages ​​that people speak and understand.

Stating that Vietnam focuses on digital inclusion and digital identification as part of its national digital transformation program, the VNNIC representative also shared that global acceptance is a key factor in helping Vietnam fulfill this mission.

“Our vision is to reach 1 million “.vn” domain names including Vietnamese domain names, and to ensure that Vietnamese email addresses work seamlessly across systems. For us, global acceptance is not only a technical requirement but also a commitment to fairness, cultural preservation and accessibility,” the VNNIC representative added.

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