Vietnam - EU: Promoting digital investment cooperation, creating a sustainable development future

“Digital transformation is not only a trend, but also an inevitable requirement for Vietnam to develop rapidly, sustainably and autonomously. Vietnam identifies digital transformation as the central driving force of socio-economic development, with three main pillars: Digital Government, digital economy and digital society,” Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy emphasized at the International Forum “Expanding digital investment: Connecting European technological advantages with Vietnam’s digital future” held on October 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The forum is co-organized by D4D Hub, EU Delegation to Vietnam, AVSE Global, EuroCham VietNam to promote digital transformation through technology, investment and sustainable partnerships.

Overview of the Forum.

In his opening speech at the Forum, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy said that, implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on "breakthrough in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation", Vietnam is entering a new development phase - a phase in which digital transformation is not only a trend but also an inevitable requirement for the country to develop rapidly, sustainably and autonomously. Vietnam identifies digital transformation as the central driving force of socio-economic development with three main pillars (including: digital government, digital economy and digital society); taking data, technology and people as the foundation.

Sharing efforts in building institutions, creating legal foundations and supporting policies, promoting and implementing digital technology development in Vietnam, Deputy Minister Bui The Duy affirmed that the EU has been and is an important and reliable partner of Vietnam; at the same time, he highly appreciated Europe's experience in developing responsible digital technology, promoting ethics, privacy and sustainable development - values ​​that Vietnam is steadfastly pursuing.

The Deputy Minister said that the Forum is a place for management agencies, businesses, and research institutes of Vietnam and Europe to exchange, connect, and seek solutions to promote investment, innovation, and technology transfer in key areas to jointly create a more sustainable, humane, and prosperous digital future for both sides.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy spoke at the opening plenary session of the Forum.

Speaking at the Forum, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier emphasized that the Forum took place in the context of the EU and Vietnam celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations and becoming important and trustworthy partners in many fields; especially in science and technology cooperation and sustainable development.

Ambassador Julien Guerrier highly appreciated Vietnam's vision and positive results in developing the digital technology sector; at the same time, he said that the EU is honored to accompany Vietnam in this field and committed to strengthening bilateral relations in trade investment, digital technology business, digital technology and green development. "The EU wishes to promote cooperation with Vietnam in the field of digital investment, technology transfer, and specialized techniques to exploit the great potential between the two sides to serve the digital transformation and sustainable development of Vietnam," the Ambassador expressed.

With a common vision of digital economy, green and sustainable growth and in the spirit of mutual benefit, the Ambassador believes that the Forum will promote connections and mutually beneficial cooperation between EU enterprises and Vietnamese units, companies and enterprises in specific fields such as: Developing new technologies for transport infrastructure, digital transformation in transport infrastructure construction; improving the quality of human resources in the fields of semiconductors, artificial intelligence...; actively contributing to the process of Vietnam realizing its goals of developing digital technology, building digital government...

EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier speaks at the Forum.

The Forum includes 6 working sessions with contents aimed at promoting cooperation between EU enterprises and Vietnamese enterprises and Vietnamese State agencies; sharing experiences and technologies, financial support in the fields of semiconductor development, telecommunications connection, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, business digitalization... to make joint efforts to build an open, trustworthy digital cooperation ecosystem, based on respect for data sovereignty and together create sustainable values.

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Source: https://mst.gov.vn/viet-nam-eu-thuc-day-hop-tac-dau-tu-so-kien-tao-tuong-lai-phat-trien-ben-vung-197251021150858184.htm