New Delhi (VNA) – A Vietnam – India innovation and digital transformation forum was held online by the Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in India on August 20, demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting innovation cooperation between the two countries amid global digital transformation.
The event drew representatives from associations and around 80 businesses and startups from both countries operating in various technological sectors.
In his opening remarks, Trade Counsellor Bui Trung Thuong said the forum aimed to strengthen bilateral ties in innovation, startups, digital transformation, and business process restructuring. Vietnam and India are strategic partners in the digital economy, working closely in sectors such as AI, the Internet of Things, smart city building, hi-tech agriculture, health care, renewable energy, and education.
Thuong emphasised that the forum offered a valuable opportunity for the two countries to share visions, foster synergy, and explore new directions for bilateral cooperation.
Dao Duy Anh, Deputy Director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transformation, and Industrial Promotion under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), emphasised that Vietnam sees science, technology, and innovation as a key driver for economic restructuring and enhancing national competitiveness. Vietnamese businesses are eager to learn from India’s technological solutions, experience, and modern governance practices to pursue green development and digitalisation.
He added Vietnam also encourages businesses from both countries to engage in major events, including the Bangalore Tech Summit 2025 in India’s “Silicon Valley”, one of the most prestigious technology and innovation forums in Asia.
Le Toan Thang from the National Startup Support Centre (NSSC) stated that Vietnam has enhanced its collaboration with prominent technology institutes in India, shaping a prerequisite for a shared startup ecosystem. The NSSC aims to develop an innovation ecosystem by 2028 which will focus on digital transformation, green transactions, and open innovation to promote sustainable cooperation.
Do Thanh Binh, Director of the international cooperation division at the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA), affirmed that the Vietnamese Government regards information technology as a pillar, as reflected in Resolutions 57-NQ/TW and 68-NQ/TW, and the National Digital Transformation Programme through 2025 with a 2030 vision that focuses on digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
He emphasised that Vietnam’s technology investment environment is increasingly open, calling on Indian businesses to strengthen partnership. He also underlined VINASA’s commitment to supporting global technology enterprises.
Sudhanshu Mittal, head director for technical solutions at the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) of India, emphasised the country’s successes in utilising AI in health care to enhance diagnostic accuracy and support treatment. He pointed out that these accomplishments present opportunities for collaboration with Vietnam, particularly in hi-tech health care and AI application for cancer treatment. He expressed the wish for broader cooperation in the production and healthcare sectors.
Anjali Gupta Nair, head of international relations for the Bangalore Tech Summit’s organisation board, introduced the 2025 tech conference as a way to connect and expand cooperation opportunities. She emphasised that Vietnam, with its strong digital technology policies, will have ample opportunities to engage with international partners, expand cooperation, and access technology transfer.
The organisers of the Bangalore Tech Summit 2025 have invited Vietnam to participate as the “Focus Country” at the event./.
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