Vietnam to Accelerate Digital Transformation with Innovation Focus

The Vietnam Global Innovation Connect (VGIC) 2026 serves as a platform for dialogue among policymakers, enterprises, startups, investors, and the global Vietnamese expert community to transform knowledge, technology, and resources into practical initiatives and projects that contribute to the country's development. The VGIC 2026 aims to accelerate the implementation of the national digital transformation strategy for 2026-2030. This strategy is a roadmap for Vietnam to ride the wave of digitalization and maximize its benefits. Furthermore, Vietnam is focusing on establishing its unique cultural identity and ensuring sovereignty in the digital space. This is a crucial task for Vietnam to develop while protecting its values and national interests in the rapidly changing global digital environment. Key development targets for the digital technology industry by 2030 have also been set, with Vietnam aiming for a leap forward in the digital sector through technological innovation and talent cultivation. This initiative will be an essential element for Vietnam's sustainable economic growth and enhanced international competitiveness. Under Vietnam's one-party system, state-led strategies tend to be strongly promoted. Digital transformation is no exception, with the government boosting progress in this field through clear goal-setting and resource allocation. Moreover, in the context of its complex relationship with China, securing sovereignty in the digital space is also emphasized from a national security perspective.