Dai Thanh Commune: Launching the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model.

HNP - On December 26th, the People's Committee of Dai Thanh commune held the opening ceremony of the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model in the commune. This is a significant event, marking a new step in the implementation of digital transformation in the economic and commercial sectors, contributing to the building of a digital government, digital economy, and digital society in accordance with the direction of the Government and Hanoi city.

In his opening remarks at the program, Vice Chairman of Dai Thanh Commune People's Committee Nguyen Manh Hien stated: The commune currently has 5 traditional markets; 2 craft villages and traditional craft villages; approximately 2,400 businesses and cooperatives; and over 2,000 households engaged in production and business in the fields of trade, services, and construction. This is an area with vibrant trading activities and a large and diverse demand for shopping.

In the context of the ongoing digital transformation, e-commerce and cashless payments have become inevitable trends. Recognizing the crucial role of digital transformation in local economic development, the People's Committee of Dai Thanh commune has focused on implementing various solutions to promote the application of digital technology in production, business, and trade and service activities; gradually fostering modern shopping and payment habits among the people.

Nguyen Manh Hien, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dai Thanh Commune, delivered the opening speech for the program.

At the opening ceremony, Ms. Pham Thi Thu Hang, Head of the Economic Department of Dai Thanh Commune, introduced the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model, focusing on cashless payments and online sales through digital platforms. Accordingly, 100% of traders in the five markets in the commune have been supported in creating QR codes for electronic payments; people can easily pay through banking applications and e-wallets, reducing the use of cash in daily transactions.

Pham Thi Thu Hang, Head of the Economic Department of Dai Thanh Commune, delivered a speech at the program.

In particular, the People's Committee of the commune has built and put into operation the e-commerce website chosodaithanh.com, allowing business households, small traders, and OCOP (One Commune One Product) entities to upload, introduce products, and sell online. Through the website, people can "shop online," choose products, place orders anytime, anywhere, and have them delivered to their homes quickly and conveniently. In the initial phase, the website attracted about 20 business households from Cau Buou, Quynh Do, and Tam Hiep markets, offering a variety of goods such as food, groceries, household items, clothing, fruits, and OCOP products.

Delegates attending the Program

As can be seen, the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model brings many practical benefits. For small traders, cashless payments enable faster and more accurate transactions, reduce risks associated with cash, and support efficient revenue management through digital applications. Selling on online platforms also helps small traders expand their market, not only locally but also reaching customers nationwide.

Delegates visit booths in the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model at Cau Buou Market.

For citizens, this model makes shopping more convenient and modern; with just a smartphone, people can pay via QR code, shop online, saving time and effort, especially suitable for the increasingly busy urban lifestyle. For localities, this is an important step in realizing the digital transformation strategy, promoting smart consumption, civilized commerce, and improving the efficiency of state management in the economic sector.

Delegates pressed the button to officially launch the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model.

In the coming period, Dai Thanh commune will continue to improve and expand the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model; strengthen propaganda and training to raise awareness and digital skills for businesses, cooperatives, and business households; and promote connection with e-commerce platforms and online sales platforms. The commune aims to achieve the following targets by 2026-2030: over 80% of the population participating in online shopping, 100% of businesses having websites with fully updated information, and 50% of small and medium-sized enterprises participating in business on e-commerce platforms.

Delegates inaugurated the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model at Cau Buou Market.

The launch of the "Digital Market - Digital Rural Area" model is expected to create a significant impetus for promoting local economic development in a modern and sustainable direction, contributing to improving the quality of life for people in Dai Thanh commune during the digital transformation period.

Some notable achievements in the digital transformation of Dai Thanh commune include: 80% of businesses in the commune have websites to introduce and promote their products; 63% of businesses participate in supplying goods online; 100% of supermarkets and convenience stores allow payment by card and e-wallet; over 50% of businesses apply specialized software in management, sales, accounting, electronic invoicing, and digital signatures. Non-cash payment activities at stores and supermarkets reach a value of hundreds of millions to billions of VND each year, contributing to the stable development of trade and services.

Source: https://hanoi.gov.vn/tin-dia-phuong/xa-dai-thanh-khai-truong-mo-hinh-cho-so-nong-thon-so-4251226215052065.htm