According to experts and technology enterprises, developing digital infrastructure, effectively leveraging data, and accelerating AI application will be decisive factors in achieving the double-digit growth target.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) organised a seminar in Hanoi on May 27 to look into technological solutions to major challenges so as to unlock drivers for double-digit growth.
Speaking at the event, part of the Vietnam – Asia DX Summit 2026, Nguyen Thi Thu Giang, VINASA Vice Chairwoman and Secretary General, said the world is entering an unprecedented period of profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), big data, automation, semiconductor technology, new energy, and next-generation digital platforms. These changes are not only creating new industries but also restructuring growth models, competitiveness, and the position of each nation within global value chains.
With its rapid development and increasingly important role in the national economy, the digital economy is becoming one of Vietnam’s most significant growth drivers. Currently, it contributes more than 14% of GDP and is advancing fast toward the target of 30% of GDP by 2030. In 2025, revenue from the digital technology industry was estimated at 198 billion USD, with more than 75,000 digital technology enterprises operating nationwide.
The demand for fast and sustainable development is presenting unprecedented challenges, particularly how Vietnam can realise its double-digit growth ambition in the new development phase. In this context, digital technology is no longer simply a trend-based option but has become the infrastructure for growth, productivity, and innovation.
According to experts and technology enterprises, developing digital infrastructure, effectively leveraging data, and accelerating AI application will be decisive factors in achieving this goal.
Vietnam is currently among Southeast Asia’s leading countries in terms of AI access and adoption, highlighting significant potential for harnessing new technologies for socio-economic development. At the same time, the domestic technology business ecosystem is increasingly mature, gradually mastering technologies, and developing platforms and solutions across various sectors.
In particular, the boom of generative AI and large-scale AI models is driving innovation, improving productivity, optimising operations, and enabling automation. Many experts believe AI will become the new “productivity infrastructure” of the digital economy in the coming decade.
Giang affirmed that Vietnam’s digital technology businesses will play an especially important role, not only as solution providers but also as a force creating new competitiveness for the economy.
Under its national development strategy through 2030, the country aims to simultaneously promote three pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
For digital government, the goal is to build an intelligent public administration model with data-centred governance and management while improving the quality of public services. By 2030, Vietnam aims to digitise 100% of end-to-end public services.
For the digital economy, it expects the digital economy to contribute around 30% of GDP by 2030.
Meanwhile, the digital society pillar focuses on equipping citizens with digital skills and fostering a culture of responsible behaviour in cyberspace, laying the foundation for comprehensive digital transformation.
Ngo Thanh Hien, Chief Technology Officer of IBM Vietnam, assessed that these goals are both challenges and drivers that open up major opportunities for digital enterprises to accompany the country on its development journey. To secure double-digit growth, Vietnam needs to build new economic models based on knowledge, data, and digital infrastructure.
In addition, information safety and cybersecurity must be placed at the centre of the digital transformation process. Experts at the seminar emphasised that Vietnam needs to develop technological platforms capable of protecting data from the source, and improve the legal framework for data, cybersecurity, and AI to ensure the safety of the entire digital ecosystem./.
Experts noted that supply chain optimisation and risk management are no longer isolated tasks for individual companies but a requirement for the entire export ecosystem. With guidance from regulators, support from industry experts and their own efforts, Vietnamese exporters are expected to enhance their competitiveness and turn technical barriers and market volatility into opportunities for sustainable growth in global markets.
The Government has approved a programme to promote the application of population data, digital identification and electronic authentication for national digital transformation. The programme aims to support the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society.
Participants highlighted the importance of building a proactive, synchronised and sustainable national cybersecurity ecosystem through closer cooperation among regulators, technology firms, research institutions and cybersecurity experts.
The latest statistics from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) show that the country’s textile and garment exports reached 14.53 billion USD in the first four months of this year, up 4.3% year-on-year.
South America is becoming an attractive market for Vietnamese exports, driven by rising consumer demand and a diverse import structure. Still, businesses have faced hurdles such as long distances, strict technical standards, complex distribution systems, and tougher market requirements.
Digital assets are reshaping economic models, financial infrastructure, capital flows, investor confidence, cybersecurity frameworks and the competitiveness of existing international financial centres. These developments present common challenges for both France and Vietnam, making the exchange of practical lessons and regulatory experience increasingly important.
KfW is a key development partner that has accompanied Vietnam through effective schemes and projects in infrastructure development, energy, environment, green growth and climate change response.
The Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva and Hanoi-based Foreign Trade University signed a memorandum of understanding to support the university’s participation in the WTO Chairs Programme.
SunRice Group – Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor – plans to increase the capacity of its rice processing plant in Vietnam’s Dong Thap province to 120,000 tonnes per year.
AMAI Vietnam 2026 aims to help Vietnamese enterprises directly connect with international partners and establish more efficient supply chains.
International visitors expressed positive impressions of Vietnamese products displayed at the fair. Nelma Sanjines, senior supervisor at ESP Catering in Sydney, praised the flavour of Vietnamese chilli sauce and soy sauce as well as the attractive packaging of confectionery products.
Vietnamese agricultural products are entering a critical transition phase as traditional advantages such as abundant resources, large-scale output and low-cost labour gradually diminish. In their place, technology adoption, data transparency and green standards are emerging as mandatory requirements for accessing international markets.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,394 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,880 VND/USD.
At present, 608 of Ninh Binh’s 611 active fishing vessels measuring 15 metres or more in length have installed VMS, representing 99.51% compliance.
According to representatives of Vinexad, the exhibition will introduce a wide range of new products, including educational toys, creative products, childcare and safety equipment, and solutions for preschool education. The event is expected to provide businesses with opportunities to secure stable supply sources, expand distribution networks and update themselves on the latest consumer and technology trends in the industry.
Kingsadone Phetdaoheuang, Director General of the Foreign Trade Department under Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Laos’ efforts to transform itself from a landlocked country into a regional connectivity hub linking the Mekong sub-region and ASEAN, creating new opportunities for industry, agriculture and cross-border trade.
With growing two-way trade turnover, increasingly integrated supply-chain linkages, and expanding cooperation in logistics, high technology, green economy and digital transformation, Vietnam and Thailand are gradually shaping a new economic collaboration space within ASEAN that is more interconnected and complementary in nature.
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1976, Vietnam and the Philippines have built a strong and substantive partnership across sectors. Despite global uncertainties, bilateral ties have continued to deepen, underpinned by mutual respect, equality, and shared interests.
Vietnam offers business opportunities that Thai enterprises “should not miss,” given a market of more than 100 million people, a young workforce, an extensive network of free trade agreements and attractive investment incentives.
Alongside the target of supporting 25,000 businesses and cooperatives, the programme plans to develop at least 20 model sustainable business initiatives to encourage wider adoption across the business community.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,138 VND/USD on May 26, up 2 VND from the previous day.
Under the national financial inclusion strategy for the 2026-2030 period, Vietnam aims for 95% of the population aged 15 and above to have transaction accounts at banks or other authorised institutions by 2030.
According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Bac Ninh has sold roughly 4,010 tonnes of early-ripening lychee so far, including more than 2,921 tonnes consumed domestically and nearly 1,089 tonnes exported.
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