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At the ITU Digital World 2021, Vietnam will bring concerns related to its digital transformation for discussion at the Ministerial Roundtable. Relating to the ITU Digital World 2021, General Secretary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) told VietNamNet that ITU Digital World has expanded a new space for ITU. "In the past, when we talked about telecommunications, it was still the old image of the fixed phone, but when it comes to the ICT field, it means the new development of technology and application businesses. This is also a growing trend in the world. “In 2019, the event was held in Hungary and we still called it the ITU Telecom World. Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung proposed to change the name to ITU Digital World. Changing the name of the event from ITU Telecom into ITU Digital World is a great initiative of Vietnam, to reflect the importance of digital technology in the communication ecosystem,” said Mr. Houlin … [Read more...] about VN to take digital transformation-related problem to discussion at ITU Digital World

Visitors at a booth during the Digital Transformation Day 2020. Digital transformation plays a key role in economic development. — VNA/VNS Photo Digital transformation has become indispensable trend of every country since 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process around the world. The comments was made by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam during a ministerial-level roundtable discussion themed “Cutting the cost: Can affordable access accelerate digital transformation?” which took place on Wednesday within the framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s Digital World 2021. He suggested countries pay more attention to affordable access and developing digital platforms which could be considered infrastructure in the digital world. According to Tam, it is necessary to digitalise socio-economic activities and bring them to digital platforms. Speaking at the meeting, Secretary-General of the ITU Houlin Zhao … [Read more...] about Digital transformation plays a vital role in development

Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara (L) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s Digital World 2021. (Photo: https://www.thestar.com.my/) Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara has highlighted the need for Laos to accelerate digital transformation in association with sustainable development. Speaking at a ministerial-level roundtable discussion themed “Cutting the cost:  Can affordable access accelerate digital transformation?” within the framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s Digital World 2021 organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications and the ITU from October 12-14, the Lao minister spotlighted main issues related to prices and infrastructure, native content; digital skills and people's digital awareness. He said the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications is promoting the use of local language and creation of digital … [Read more...] about Laos speeds up digital transformation for sustainable development

A doctor talking with her patient via an online call. — Photo baotintuc.vn “From home” might be the phrase of the year as it has frequently been used in almost every sector during COVID-19, especially the fourth outbreak of the coronavirus in Viet Nam. “Working from home, shopping from home, studying from home, meeting from home, health checking from home” are phrases to describe our lives while we contain the spread of the pandemic. And we can’t do so without the help of technology and digitalisation. However, it is undeniable to say the changes in daily activities during COVID-19 has boosted digital transformation. “Although the digital transformation process has been embarked upon by countries before, the COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the process, when all industries enter the digital environment,” Sulyna Abdullah, Director of the Digital Knowledge Hub Department (ITU-D), said in a conference during the ITU Digital World 2021 event. In Viet Nam, consumers are … [Read more...] about Digital transformation already taking place worldwide

Vinamilk production line. The company have been applying digital technologies for nearly twenty years. (Photo courtesy of Vinamilk) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Digital transformation will play a vital part in helping businesses recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts. The digital transformation is an irreversible trend, according to Nguyen Phu Tien, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Information and Communications. He added that this transformation will help to reconstruct markets in the new normal. His comments were part of a seminar held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi on October 15. The Prime Minister was encouraging this digital transformation, including digital government, digital economy and digital society, he said. This change would not only be limited to large enterprises; in fact, smaller enterprises perhaps would have the most to gain. Tien said that raising awareness was the most important part of the digital transformation. … [Read more...] about Digital transformation vital to business recovery

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Digital transformation comes with both the transformation of technologies and changes in mindset, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said in his closing remarks at the ITU Digital World 2021 on October 14 evening. The minister highlighted the world’s shared goal and mission of connecting people by 2030, noting that it is almost impossible as nearly half of the global population remains offline. Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung (Photo: VNA) However, he emphasized that the world can fulfil the target if we work together and governments of countries accompany the information and communication technology sector. General Secretary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Houlin Zhao thanked the PM and the Minister of Information and Communications of Vietnam for their contributions to the ITU Digital World 2021. Vietnam is a highly valued force of … [Read more...] about Digital transformation requires changes in not only technology but also mindset: minister