Hanoi, January 29 (VNA) - The Ministry of Information and Communications(MIC) officially rolled out a programme supporting the digital transformation ofsmall- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), called SMEdx, in Hanoi on January29.
It is part of a series of projects to support SMEs in digitaltransformation via “Make in Vietnam” platforms, carried out by MIC inpartnership with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnam Chamberof Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and the Vietnam Association of Small andMedium Enterprises (Vinasme) this year.
Addressing the launch ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Huy Dung said the SMEdx programme provides an opportunityfor the SME community to explore and experience different digital platforms inorder to select one that best fits their needs.
The programme will also seek new digital transformation solutions for SMEsby sector in the future, he added.
Vietnam is home to about 800,000 enterprises, 98 percent of which areSMEs. The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on more than 90 percent of SMEs,with their total revenue plunging over 50 percent last year. About 24 percent suspendedoperations and the number of new SMEs was down 15 percent.
Some 47 percent of surveyed SMEs said they believe digitaltransformation will be vital for their success.
Enterprises can visit https://smedx.vn tolearn more about digital transformation and suitable ways to approach digitaltransformation and to explore digital platforms that fit their needs.Consultation and support are also available./.
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