Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025: Opportunity for Vietnamese digital technology enterprises to master technology, break through and grow

On May 27, the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025 officially opened in Hanoi. With the theme "Mastering technology - Breakthrough, rise up", the event gathered more than 2,500 delegates who are leaders of agencies, departments, technology enterprises and experts from 22 provinces and cities across the country and 16 countries and economies in the region.

Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025 organized by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) is held at a historic moment, when Resolutions and action programs are issued to create an unprecedented legal corridor and favorable business environment, opening up breakthrough development opportunities for Vietnam in the new era. These policies not only remove barriers but also truly create an "Eastern wind", fanning the flames of innovation in the digital technology business community.

Vietnamese digital technology enterprises: Breakthrough and rise

In the context of strong global digital transformation, Vietnamese digital technology enterprises are gradually affirming their position with the spirit of mastering technology, creating Vietnamese intellectual products and solutions, and constantly innovating to reach out to regional and international markets.

With a foundation of young, flexible human resources and aspirations for global integration, Vietnamese enterprises are becoming a pioneering force in creating a digital future, making an important contribution to the goal of developing a digital economy accounting for 50% of GDP by 2045 in the spirit of Resolution 57.

Overview of the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025. (Photo: Hong Chau)

This is a golden time for Vietnamese technology enterprises to break through, master strategic technologies, take advantage of government support policies, exploit the potential digital transformation market and reach out to the world .

Strategic technology: Vietnam chooses to develop strategic technology products to promote research and master technologies. Some groups of strategic technologies that are currently being focused on research and development include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science; Internet of Things (IoT); 5G, 6G mobile networks; Blockchain technology; Cybersecurity, Chips, Semiconductors, Robots ...

Digital technology enterprises - Autonomy and maturity : The development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises over the past 20 years is an impressive story. From being mainly processing enterprises, Vietnamese enterprises have confidently stepped up to a higher level: mastering technology, creating products and solving the country's big problems.

By early 2025, Vietnam had over 54,500 digital technology enterprises. Not only has the number increased, but the capacity of the enterprises has also been affirmed. Some large corporations such as Viettel, FPT, VNPT, MISA, One Mount have taken on the task of investing and developing core technology products to solve some of the country's major problems.

“ Golden opportunity ” from the digital transformation market: The desire of Vietnamese enterprises to master technology meets the golden moment when the domestic digital transformation and technology transformation market is booming, opening up a huge development space.

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the rate of enterprises using digital platforms increased from 30% (2021) to nearly 70% (2024), digital government is developing strongly with more than 95% of level 4 public services. The digital economy accounts for about 16.5% of GDP in 2024, aiming for 20% of GDP in 2025.

The National Digital Transformation Program and Project 06 on developing applications for population data, identification and electronic authentication have created a revolution in the operations of State agencies. The demand is huge and specific: Building a national database, Digitizing public processes and services: The goal is that by the end of 2025, 100% of eligible administrative procedures will be provided as full-process online public services, developing digital infrastructure for industries...

Meanwhile, the enterprise digital transformation market is expected to explode in the coming time with breakthrough incentive policies to promote digital transformation and technology transformation from the government. Vietnam's digital economic growth rate is expected to reach over 20%/year - mainly driven by the transformation of the business sector.

Besides introducing core and breakthrough technologies of digital technology enterprises, Vietnam – Asia DX Summit 2025 will discuss in depth: Resolving policy bottlenecks; promoting digital transformation, technology transformation, developing digital infrastructure, green and smart production; exploiting the power of AI, digital data resources, discussing issues of cooperation in the Asian region in the context of strong technology development and geopolitical fluctuations...

Digital technology businesses are striving to master technology not only to make breakthroughs for themselves, but also to drive breakthroughs for the entire economy in the era of national growth.

Promoting digital transformation cooperation between Vietnam and Asia

Asia-Pacific is currently the leading region for digital economic growth. According to IDC, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to spend more than $1,000 billion on digital transformation by 2025. Countries in the Asian region are prioritizing a number of key technologies to promote economic growth and digital transformation.

AI: Vietnam : Applying AI in healthcare (cancer detection), public services (chatbots), and manufacturing to improve productivity and make smart decisions. Thailand : 70% of government queries are handled by AI chatbots, improving the efficiency of public services. Malaysia : AI supports predictive maintenance, reducing downtime in manufacturing. Taiwan (China) and South Korea : Focus on AI for semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Green and smart technology : Taiwan (China) : Combining AI and IoT in smart manufacturing to optimize processes and reduce environmental impact. Other economies in ASOCIO : Promoting green technology as a sustainable development strategy.

5G and network infrastructure : Taiwan (China) : Has deployed 5G nationwide, supporting IoT and smart applications. Vietnam : Investing heavily in 5G to promote digital transformation in industry.

Japan Blockchain : NTT DATA develops TradeWaltz, a blockchain-based digital trade platform, ensuring secure and transparent cross-border transactions. Other countries : Explore blockchain to enhance security and trust in digital transactions.

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the rate of businesses using digital platforms will increase from 30% (2021) to nearly 70% (2024). (Photo: Hong Chau)

Vietnam has more than 1,000 digital technology enterprises exporting services to major markets such as the US, Japan, Europe, South Korea, and Australia, generating billions of dollars in revenue each year.

According to Mr. Junya Kawamoto - Chairman of the International Cooperation Committee of the Japan Information Technology Association (JISA), Japan has great demand from Vietnam in developing AI applications in healthcare, education and manufacturing. Mr. Stan Singh, Chairman of ASOCIO, said that APAC economies consider green technology an important cooperation trend.

Meanwhile, Ms. Ivy Chang - Deputy Secretary General of CISA, Taiwan (China) shared experiences and technology for Vietnam to deploy 5G more effectively, cooperate in R&D and transfer of Semiconductor technology, and need to cooperate with Vietnam to develop AI applications in healthcare, education, and smart green manufacturing.

To promote shared growth, the leaders agreed that Asian economies and technology companies can focus on the following areas of cooperation: Researching new technologies such as quantum computing, 6G, and advanced AI applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and finance; Establishing cross-border talent exchange programs; Cooperating in organizing regular B2B events, technology exhibitions, and digital conferences to promote partnerships; Sharing infrastructure and resources: Developing common data centers, cloud services, and AI platforms to support collaborative projects; Cooperating to harmonize regulations and standards, facilitating cross-border cooperation;

According to Resolution 57 of the Politburo, Vietnam aims to be in the top 3 ASEAN and top 50 globally in digital competitiveness and e-government development, with 5 enterprises reaching the world level by 2030 and 10 enterprises by 2045. In addition to FPT, Viettel, VNPT, we also have brands such as CMC, TMA, KMS or unicorns such as VNG, Sky Mavis, Momo, VNPAY.

With the comprehensive support of breakthrough policies, and the strong promotion of international cooperation, these goals will be quickly accomplished by enterprises.

A place to connect and cooperate with "Thang"

Vietnam - ASIA DX Summit 2025 is an important event to connect businesses, governments and domestic and international technology organizations to cooperate and "Win" together.

With 9 Conference sessions, more than 100 speakers, and more than 2,500 delegates domestic and foreign participants, in-depth discussions on policies, research, and cooperation in developing strategic technologies: AI, IoT, big data, cybersecurity, infrastructure and energy, green and smart manufacturing, international cooperation and experience. Thematic workshop to demonstrate advanced digital solutions.

The Digital Technology Exhibition and the Investment & Cooperation Connection (business matching) program provide opportunities for effective meetings and exchanges between businesses and the state, between domestic businesses and international partners every year.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairman of VINASA, spoke at the event. (Photo: Hong Chau)

Sharing at the Forum, Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairman of VINASA said: “The journey for Vietnam to become a developed digital nation, a technology center in the region still has many challenges, from developing high-quality human resources, perfecting institutions to enhancing global competitiveness. However, with the convergence of favorable conditions: a clear national strategy, breakthrough policies, increasingly mature business capacity and a large domestic market, the opportunity for Vietnamese digital technology enterprises to 'breakthrough and grow' is extremely bright".

To turn opportunities into reality, Mr. Khoa proposed that joint action is needed. Specifically, on the Government side: Continue to improve the legal corridor; Increase investment in digital infrastructure and human resource training.

On the business side: We need to boldly invest more in R&D, focusing on core technologies and product quality; Strengthen cooperation and association to create combined strength and together conquer larger markets.

On the social side: Building a digital culture, encouraging innovation and accepting new business models. Vietnam is holding its own technological destiny in its hands. By mastering technology and taking advantage of opportunities from comprehensive digital transformation, digital technology enterprises not only contribute to the prosperity of the country but can also put Vietnam on the world technology map.

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