In today’s polarized and volatile world, digital transformation, green transition, and innovation are the paths for Vietnam to enhance its inner strength, expand development space, and consolidate its national defense and security in the new situation.
Digital transformation, green transition are not just economic models
Under all circumstances, safeguarding the Fatherland is tightly linked to the national construction and development cause. An unstable economy with low growth, high public debt, and fiscal-monetary tension will struggle to secure resources for investing in science and technology and enhancing national defense and security potential. Conversely, a stable economy with safe public debt levels and guaranteed major balances will create a solid foundation for rapid, sustainable growth, and solid defense and security.
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"Made-in-Vietnam" robot introduced at the exhibition on national achievements in September 2025 |
The sharp reduction of public debt and expansion of fiscal space in recent years are not merely the results of economic management, but also a way to accumulate strategic reserves to pro-actively respond to all situations, such as natural disasters and pandemics. Simultaneously, budget expenditure is gradually being restructured to increase the proportion of investment in development, science, technology, and strategic infrastructure. With that vision, sustainable economic development goes beyond purely economic goals to become an organic component of the strategy to safeguard the Fatherland early and from afar through building up the country’s comprehensive power.
Science, technology, and innovation, alongside digital and green transitions, are the primary drivers for Vietnam to become a high-income, developed nation by 2045. This process enhances productivity and resource efficiency while cutting emissions and improving growth quality. Furthermore, the green-digital revolution strengthens economic security by reducing reliance on finite resources and imported energy. By developing renewable systems and diversifying supply, Vietnam can mitigate risks from geopolitical fluctuations. Finally, comprehensive digital transformation necessitates robust cybersecurity to protect critical infrastructure and maintain digital sovereignty, ensuring the country remains proactive against emerging threats.
Institutional guidance, accompanied by businesses and people
To transform the green-digital "soft driving force" into a national strength, the government must swiftly enact preferential policies to incentivize green and digital investment. Persistent administrative reforms and streamlined procedures are essential to creating a transparent, secure, and low-cost business environment. The private sector should lead this transition, spearheading projects in renewable energy, circular economies, smart cities, and high-tech industries. These efforts will convert strategic visions into tangible services, bolstering economic competitiveness and generating sustainable revenue to strengthen national defense and security.
Success requires that digital and green transitions reach every household, cooperative, and business, from resource conservation to adopting online public services. Every citizen acts as a soldier in fostering green lifestyles and a healthy digital culture, ultimately safeguarding social order and the "great national unity bloc."
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A view of the exhibition on national achievements in September 2025 |
The Vietnam People’s Army, functioning as a combat force, a working force, and a production force, has the responsibility to take the lead in many fields, including participating in the construction and operation of strategic infrastructure, researching and developing dual-use technologies, preventing and controlling natural disasters, conducting search and rescue operations, and protecting the environment. These are tasks directly associated with the green transition.
Not missing “green-digital train”
Vietnam is actively integrating internationally, enthusiastically participating in and cooperating on the basis of a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification. In the field of digital transformation and green transition, the country cannot afford to lag behind.
If Vietnam delays, the economy will fall behind, people’s incomes will be hard to improve, budgets will tighten, and the risk of dependence on technology, digital infrastructure, and energy will grow larger. On the contrary, if the country seizes the opportunity and steps firmly on the green-digital path, it will create a leap in productivity, growth quality, and scientific and technological levels.
The entire political system and every citizen need to join hands to build a rapidly and sustainably developing, rich, and strong Vietnam, worthy of the sacrifice of forefathers and expectations of the people in the new era.
Translated by Minh Anh