National Digital Transformation Day to take place on October 10

The National Digital Transformation Day 2023 will be held on October 10, the Government Office announced on October 5.
National Digital Transformation Day to take place on October 10 ảnh 1This year, the National Digital Transformation Day is themed "Exploiting digital data to create value". (Photo: ictnews.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The National Digital Transformation Day2023 will be held on October 10, the Government Office announced on October 5.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attendand address the event.

According to the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 505/QD-TTg datedApril 22, 2022, October 10 is designated as National Digital Transformation Daywhich is held annually with the aim to accelerating the implementation of the nationaldigital transformation as well as the National DigitalTransformation Programme to 2025, with a vision to 2030. The event is also toraise public awareness on the role, significance and benefits of digitaltransformation, and promote the participation of the entire political system and population so as to ensure the success of the work.

Last year, the event was themed "Digital transformationsolves social problems for a better life for people". This year, its themeis "Exploiting digital data to create value".

Every October, ministries, department, localities, agencies, andbusinesses organise a series of activities to respond to National Digital TransformationDay./.

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