Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Asia DX Summit 2025 showcased key technologies and advancements from digital technology firms. The annual event began on May 27 in Hanoi, focusing on solutions to overcome policy bottlenecks and accelerate digital and technological transformation.
Hosted by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), the two-day event is a key platform for advancing Vietnam’s national digital transformation and aligning with regional innovation trends.
Under the theme “Mastering Technology – Breakthrough and Rise”, the summit attracted over 2,500 participants, including senior government officials, business executives, and technology experts from 22 Vietnamese provinces and cities and 16 international economies.
Addressing policy bottlenecks to drive digital transformation
In his opening address, VINASA Chairman Nguyen Van Khoa emphasised the significance of the summit amid Vietnam’s push to place science, technology and digital transformation at the core of its national development strategy.
According to Khoa, Vietnam has entered a new phase where science and technology serve as a key driver of growth. He stressed that Vietnam's current revolution is driven not only by technology, but also by people — with young engineers playing a key role, ready to innovate and propel the nation's progress.
In the context of strong global digital transformation, Vietnamese digital technology enterprises are steadily asserting their position through technological self-reliance, the creation of innovative “Made-in-Vietnam” solutions and products, and continuous innovation to expand into regional and international markets.
Participants joined debates on ways to advance digital and technological transformation, develop digital infrastructure, promote green and smart production, and unlock the potential of AI and digital data resources. Other topics included enhancing regional cooperation amid rapid technological progress and geopolitical shifts.
Vietnamese digital tech firms are striving for technological mastery not just to achieve their own breakthroughs, but to become a driving force behind the transformation of the entire economy in the era of the nation’s rise.
Strengthening Vietnam–Asia digital transformation cooperation for stronger growth
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a global destination for digital services. It is now home to over 1,000 digital technology companies exporting services to major markets such as the US, Japan, Europe, the Republic of Korea, and Australia—generating billions of US dollars in annual revenue.
In Resolution 57-NQ/TW, Vietnam sets ambitious targets. By 2030, the country aims to be in the top three in ASEAN and the top 50 globally in terms of digital competitiveness and e-government development. It also targets five globally recognised tech firms by 2030, and ten by 2045.
In addition to major players like FPT, Viettel, and VNPT, Vietnam also boasts rising names such as CMC, TMA, KMS, and tech unicorns like VNG, Sky Mavis, MoMo, and VNPAY. With strong policy support and expanded international cooperation, these ambitious targets are well within reach.
The Vietnam-Asia DX Summit 2025 is a key event that helps connect businesses, the Government, and domestic and international technology organisations, towards promoting win-win cooperation.
This year’s summit features nine in-depth conference sessions and presentations from more than 100 expert speakers. It offers in-depth discussions on policies, research, and collaboration in strategic technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, cybersecurity, infrastructure and energy, green-smart manufacturing, and international cooperation and best practices.
In addition to the conference, the summit includes specialised forums showcasing cutting-edge digital solutions, a technology exhibition where companies can demonstrate new products and services, and business-matching sessions designed to facilitate partnerships among domestic and international firms.
Khoa acknowledged the challenges Vietnam faces in becoming a leading digital nation and regional technology hub. These include the need to develop a highly-skilled workforce, modernise the legal framework, and enhance global competitiveness. However, he expressed optimism, citing a clear national strategy, supportive policies, a growing domestic market and a maturing tech sector.
He emphasised that achieving Vietnam's ambitions requires joint efforts from both the Government and private sector. He urged the Government to refine the legal framework, boost investment in digital infrastructure, and enhance human resources training.
At the same time, he called on businesses to invest more boldly in research and development (R&D), focus on core technologies and product quality, form strategic partnerships, and foster innovation and digital adoption to create synergy and expand into larger markets together.
By embracing full-scale digital transformation, Vietnamese tech firms can drive national economic growth and help position Vietnam on the global technology map, Khoa went on./.
