(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized that digital transformation must align with administrative reforms and improving the quality of state employees.
 At the meeting (Photo: VOV) |
Chairing a meeting on Thursday to review the performance of the National Committee on Digital Transformation in 2024 and Project 06 on developing the application of population database, e-identification, and e-authentication for the national digital transformation in the 2022-2025 period with a vision to 2030, the Prime Minister said digital transformation must be inclusive, reaching all sectors and levels of society, and aligned with global trends.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting |
He highlighted science, technology, and innovation as objective needs, a strategic choice and a top priority for Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable economic development. The Prime Minister said digital transformation must align with the revolution on streamlining the apparatus while upholding the spirit of acceleration and breakthroughs:
He said: "We need to accelerate and create breakthroughs in comprehensive digital transformation, integrating digital technology across all economic sectors to fuel double-digit growth in the coming years. We need to accelerate and create breakthroughs in the digitalization of all economic sectors, from manufacturing and agriculture to services, fostering significant gains in productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness."
The PM also urged for acceleration and breakthroughs in developing digital infrastructure, digital workforce, and equipping future generations with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital era.
"Acceleration and breakthroughs need to be implemented in building a digital government, enhancing the effectiveness of state management and delivering better services to citizens and businesses," said the PM.
To push forward these initiatives, the Prime Minister said by June 2025, all leaders of ministries, agencies, and provincial People’s Committees must conduct operations and sign documents digitally in an online environment.
By the end of 2025, 80% of public services must be available online, 40% of the adult population should be using online public services, and 100% of administrative procedure records must be linked to personal identification.
According to a report from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam’s digital economy accounted for an estimated 18.3% of GDP in 2024, with a growth rate exceeding 20% per year—the fastest in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam also made significant strides in global digital transformation rankings, with the e-Government Development Index rising by 15 places to 71st out of 193 countries, the Global Innovation Index jumping two places to 44th out of 133, and the Global Cybersecurity Index improving eight places to rank 7th out of 194.