Organized by D4D Hub in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global), and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the event gathered representatives of European diplomatic missions in Vietnam, leaders of Vietnamese ministries and agencies, and tech enterprises of the two sides.

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The plenary session of the international forum “Connecting the European Tech Business Offer with Vietnam’s Digital Future”

In his speech at the plenary session, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy laid stress on Vietnam’s new development phase where digital transformation is not only a trend but also an imperative for fast, sustainable, and autonomous development. Digital transformation has been identified as a key driver for socio-economic development, built on the three pillars of digital government, digital economy, and digital society, with data, technology, and people as the foundation.

The E.U. has been an important and trustworthy partner of Vietnam, Duy said, hailing the bloc’s experience in responsible, ethical, and sustainable digital technology development.

He underscored that the forum creates a platform for policymakers, businesses, and institutes of both sides to connect and seek measures for promoting investment, innovation, and technology transfer in key areas to shape a digital future of sustainability and prosperity.

E.U. Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier, for his part, spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in digital technology, highlighting the E.U.’s interest in stepping up cooperation with the country in the areas of digital investment and technology transfer to unlock the vast potential between the two sides, serving Vietnam’s digital transformation and sustainable development.

The forum featured six working sessions aimed at promoting E.U. enterprises' partnerships with Vietnamese firms and state agencies in such areas as semiconductors, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, AI, and corporate digitalization, thus reinforcing a joint commitment to building an open and trusted ecosystem that respects data sovereignty and bolster sustainable values.

Source: VNA