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Novartis honored as pioneer in digital transformation in healthcare

September 2, 2021 by vietnamnet.vn

Novartis is the sole pharmaceutical firm among a total of 34 units that were honored for their efforts and outstanding contributions to the Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector in 2020, at the National Digital Transformation Congress.

Over the years, Novartis has always been a leader in the implementation of digital transformation and technology application in the health sector. This has been creating a premise in supporting and implementing digital activities such as building an electronic medical record system, deploying digital transformation in the fields of online public services, medical publicity, remote examination and treatment, etc.

Novartis’ significant achievements in Digital Transformation

In 2020, Novartis became the first to apply the Doctuiqy platform in organizing activities connecting healthcare professionals to update scientific knowledge. The company has also cooperated with healthcare organizations and Hello Bac Si to increase public health awareness in Vietnam through digital platforms, partnered with Samsung SDS to apply Brightics RA artificial intelligence technology in routine screening of eye diseases. Furthermore, to improve the quality of its programs and activities, Novartis has invested in technical infrastructure and constructed its own Studio room to conduct online conferences, seminars, etc.

Notably, Novartis has partnered and sponsored for healthcare organizations to successfully implement the program named “Tam Diem” – a forum providing the latest scientific information for cardiologists. The weekly online seminars series have help update specialized knowledge as well as create an academic environment for the specialist to discuss and share their experiences.

 The units honored for their efforts and outstanding contributions to the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector in 2020.

Following the successes, in late 2020, Novartis launched MedHub – a Novartis Vietnam’s website for healthcare professionals (HCP), a responsive online medical information hub where HCPs are able to gain access to content anywhere that is tailored to their interesting area in Novartis from any device.  The launch of this new platform is a critical step in Novartis’ digital journey to enhance its customer experiences where MedHub powers omni-channel engagement.

“We are very delighted and highly appreciate the recognition from the Vietnamese Government, the Ministry of Health and other authorities for Novartis’ continuous contributions towards the digitalization journey of Vietnam’s healthcare. We look forward to building the long-term, sustainable partnership and going hand in hand with the Vietnamese government in helping Vietnamese patients get more convenient, faster and quality access to healthcare services,” said Mr. Amitabh Dube, Country President, Novartis Vietnam.

 Mr. Amitabh Dube, Country President of Novartis Vietnam

Novartis’ Digital Transformation journey in Vietnam

With the long-term strategic vision, Novartis has been early aware of the significance of digital transformation in healthcare. At the 11th Asia-Pacific Future Trend Forum which was jointly organized by the Vietnam Medical Association and Novartis in 2018 with the theme: “Building a pathway for the health sector: Use resources and operate efficiently for optimal results in countries with rapidly aging population in Asia,” Novartis highlighted the importance of applying digital in building smart heath systems, use of resources, operate system efficiently to solve major health challenges and bring long-term impacts to the universal healthcare system.

Novartis is the unique pharmaceutical company honored at the National Digital Transformation Congress

Since then, Novartis has been shaping its direction, continuously been looking for proper solutions and quickly and efficiently implement digital tools to meet the market dynamics. Among those, Novartis’ collaboration with the Ministry of Health through the primary healthcare activities within the framework of the grassroots health system capability-building program created a premise to support the deployment and update of universal electronic health records and the implementation of health examination management at commune health stations in implementing provinces. 

Novartis also advocates realizing the commitment in digital transformation through investing and building a team of digital experts. This activity of Novartis is highly appreciated in expressing their vision and considered to meet the need of technology application in the health sector. Besides, it also aligned with the government and the Ministry of Health’s strategy in digitalizing and transforming the healthcare industry Vietnam.

In early 2020, Novartis Vietnam Ltd. became the first multinational pharmaceutical company to successfully transform into a foreign-invested enterprise and fully operationalize its import activities. Through long-term commitments, Novartis is supporting the domestic healthcare system and contributing to the socio-economic development of the country.

Novartis is a leader in innovative medicines across many therapeutic areas: Oncology, Cardiovascular (hypertension, heart failure, diabetes), Respiratory (Asthma, COPD); Ophthalmology; Pain relief; Neuroscience, Dermatology and Immunology, Cell and Gene therapy… It is also a leader in high quality generics and biosimilars through Sandoz unit, and one of the largest investors in clinical trials in Vietnam.

PV

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DTS, Casugol cooperate in digital transformation training

February 9, 2021 by e.vnexpress.net

The signing ceremony was held virtually.

Under the agreement, DTS will strategically partner with Casugol and relevant associates to implement international certification programs and executive workshops in the areas of digital transformation and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, data science, cyber security, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G network technology in Vietnam.

A digital transformation training session run by DTS. Photo by DTS.

“Alliance will present organizations in the public and private sector, small-medium enterprises, experts and the young workforce with opportunities to acquire advanced knowledge and technical skillsets in this highly competitive and fast changing age of digitalization,” said Leon Truong, chairman of DTS.

Casugol will provide DTS with qualified digital transformation experts.

Under the agreement, all programs organized in Vietnam by DTS will be developed and endorsed by International Advisory Committee (IAC) featuring leading academics, industry leaders and experts around the world, presenting the latest industry practices and technology trends.

As part of this partnership, DTS and Casugol will be announcing a series of initiatives and programs to educate and nurture digital talents.

A training program organized by Casugol. Photo by Casugol.

Casugol is an international certification provider based in Singapore with a presence in 38 countries. More than 5,300 professionals have been certified and educated by Casugol, including 750 Vietnamese professionals.

The Digital Transformation Alliance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (DTS) is a community organization gathering experts and companies operating in e-commerce, digital business and digital technology. DTS aims to support Vietnamese small- and medium-sized enterprises in developing online business and digital transformation activities.

DTS focuses on activities improving SME competitivity in domestic and international markets by providing digital transformation training and business matching and promotion.

Contact information: Digital Transformation Alliance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (DTS)

Address: 14C – International Plaza, 343 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC

Email: [email protected]

Hotline: 1900633336

Website: https://www.dtsgroup.vn

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Creating new synergy for the country through digital transformation

October 2, 2021 by vietnamnet.vn

Vietnam will give priority to promoting innovation in digital technology development, carrying out digital transformation in business, society and governance, and gradually forming a digital economy, digital society and digital government.

“Promoting national digital transformation; and developing digital economy on the basis of science and technology; innovating, and improving productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy” is one of the orientations for development in the draft document submitted to the 13th National Party Congress.

The orientation was set forth in the context of the strong development of the 4.0 industrial revolution which has created breakthroughs in many fields, brining both opportunities and challenges to all nations.

Innovation – highlight of 13th Party Congress

Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu, Standing Vice Chairman of Party Central Committee Theoretical Council, commented that with a sharp mindset, in recent years, the Party and the State have been instructing and directing all levels and branches to promote the application and development of science and technology, improve capability and actively participate in the 4.0 industrial revolution.

On September 9, 27, 2019, the Politburo released Resolution 52 on guidelines and policies on proactively participating in the revolution.

This resolution outlines four guiding viewpoints, which emphasize “proactively and actively participating in the 4.0 industrial revolution is an objective indispensable requirement; a mission of a particularly important strategic significance, urgent and long-term for both the political system and the entire society; considering it as the breakthrough solution with appropriate steps and roadmap, and the opportunity for Vietnam to make a breakthrough in socio-economic development.”

“The sharp thinking and the spirit of the Politburo’s resolution has been confirmed and heightened in the draft documents submitted to the 13th Party Congress, and innovation can be seen as a highlight of the congress,” he commented.

According to Phu, innovation, with the philosophy ‘nothing is impossible’, is an important attribute of the 4.0 industrial revolution, reflecting the thinking and the common development method of mankind.

In the time to come, Vietnam needs to give priority to promoting innovation in digital technology development, implementing digital transformation in the economy, society and governance, gradually creating new values and new synergy of the country.

The only way for Vietnam to go

Nearly 69 percent of Vietnamese population have access to the internet. Over 71.3 percent of households use the internet, and nearly 62.6 million mobile subscribers use data, according to the ICT White Book 2020.

Nguyen Quang Thuan, deputy chair of the Party Central Committee Theoretical Council, commented that technology breakthroughs have been made in a variety of fields very quickly, generating interactions and creating a digitized, automated and increasingly smarter world.

“If we cannot exploit the revolution well, the risk of lagging behind other countries is visible,” Thuan warned.

According to Thuan, the Party, Government and the entire political system, from central to local have been actively participating in the 4.0 industrial revolution, but at a moderate initiative level.

Therefore, during the 13th Party tenure, it is necessary to set up comprehensive and drastic policies to mobilize all localities, ministries, branches, businesses and organizations to take the initiative in participating effectively in the revolution to make a breakthrough in development in the time to come.

Nearly 69 percent of Vietnamese population have access to the internet. Over 71.3 percent of households use the internet, and nearly 62.6 million mobile subscribers use data, according to the ICT White Book 2020.

If just one percent of them can become technology experts or suppliers and large businesses, Vietnam would have stronger motivation, which could create hundreds of billions of dollars each year, according to Thuan.

“If Vietnam can take full advantage of the opportunity and overcome challenges, it will be able to narrow the gap between it and developed countries and soon realize the goal of becoming an industrialized country towards modernization. If not, the gap with developed countries will be wider,” he said.

Associate Prof Dr Tran Quoc Toan, a member of the Party Central Committee Theoretical Council, also praised the new point in the draft documents submitted to the 13th Party Congress when mentioning the role of science and technology, which not only emphasizes the necessity of the development and application of science and technology, but also attaches much importance to the requirement on ‘innovation’.

He stressed that this is the only way Vietnam must go if it wants to develop rapidly and sustainably.

Competitive edge in future

According to Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, the 4.0 industrial revolution, by nature, is the trend of digitizing traditional production and manufacturing methods.

Nowadays, with the support of Big Data, it is easier to accurately identify market trends, which optimizes the production process and reduces waste.

With 4.0 technology, inventories can be optimized in accordance with real time, thus optimizing demand for working capital and production cost, and improving production and business efficiency.

Similarly, in the logistics sector, transporting goods is becoming easier with lower costs and higher accuracy.

“All these changes can only be made in a society where all information and data is digitized and processed, so that big data can become useful and significant to users,” Anh said, adding that accurate information will be one of the factors to determine competitiveness in the future.

Thu Hang

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Digital transformation will help realize the aspiration to develop the country: expert

November 2, 2021 by vietnamnet.vn

Mai Liem Truc, former Deputy Minister of Posts and Telematics, believes that technology and digital transformation is the key to robust growth.

Vietnam aims to become a developed country with high income by 2045. What role will the science and technology sector play in turning this into reality?

All the industrial revolutions so far in history came from innovations and new technology inventions. For a long time, Vietnam stayed backward and poor because it could not take full advantage of the revolutions.

Digital transformation will help realize the aspiration to develop the country: expert

Mai Liem Truc, former Deputy Minister of Posts and Telematics

At the end of the third industrial revolution, while countries like India created a Green Revolution in biology, Vietnam still lacked rice. When Khoan 10 (household contracting) mechanism was applied, which allowed farmers to freely cultivate on their fields, Vietnam stopped the rice shortage period and became one of the world’s biggest rice exporters.

In the telecommunications sector, Vietnam grasped the technology trend in 1980s and took a daring move to skip analog technology and go straight to digital technology. This led to strong development in Vietnam’s telecommunications, with Vietnam among the countries that soon began applying digital technology.

However, it would be not enough if Vietnam only relied on technology and still maintained the natural monopoly. GPO made a daring decision on opening the telecom market to many different economic sectors despite controversy and certain obstacles.

So, you may see that science and technology is a foundation and important key to development. However, whether to effectively use the key will depend on institutions and people.

Which bottlenecks does Vietnam need to remove to develop the digital economy on the basis of science and technology, innovation, and the improvement of productivity, quality, efficiency and economic competitiveness?

Previously, we carried out renovation, market opening and global integration on the basis of natural resources and cheap labor force. However, these are the factors which now set limitations for us and force us to enter a new development stage with new technologies, especially digital technology.

The world is shifting to a 4.0 industrial revolution with the strong presence of digital technology and Vietnam has no other choice to become involved in the revolution. This, by nature, is a digital transformation process. This is a great opportunity for Vietnam to change rapidly and implement the aspiration of becoming a developed country by 2045.

To successfully be digitized, Vietnam needs to rely on three pillars. First, technology. Second, institutional mechanism. And third, human resources.

In terms of technology, Vietnam is behind other countries in heavy industries, mechanical engineering and material industry. However, the 4.0 revolution is intellectual technology which isn’t based on existing infrastructure.

The world is shifting to a 4.0 industrial revolution with the strong presence of digital technology and Vietnam has no other choice to become involved in the revolution. This, by nature, is a digital transformation process. This is a great opportunity for Vietnam to change rapidly and implement the aspiration of becoming a developed country by 2045.

We can see the strong development of many Vietnamese technology firms in recent years. Now we have nearly 50,000 digital technology firms and we expect to have 100,000 in the time to come. These will be the pioneering force in Vietnam’s digital transformation.

The second pillar – institutions – is the biggest problem that needs to be solved, or it will hinder the application of technology and innovation. The ‘institution’ here means legal framework.

It is necessary to convert the legal framework for a traditional physical environment to a framework for an internet environment.

Nowadays we talk about the role of data in digital transformation, but there exists the problem that data is not connected and shared. We still don’t have laws on data collection, storage and sharing, data protection and use, but we only have decrees to cover the issues.

Previously, Vietnam developed science and technology with reliance on the state. But now, the main subjects of developing science and technology are enterprises. Therefore, the policies need to be changed accordingly. Policy must be issued quickly to satisfy the requirements of development.

Regarding the third pillar, Vietnamese people have capability in digital transformation. Vietnam has a population of nearly 100 million, the 15th most populous country. It is a big market and a condition for robust development. Whether the digital transformation succeeds will depend on the leaders.

Do you believe that Vietnam will successfully grab this opportunity?

I do, but there are many challenges.

Our country has gone through a thorny path in history and many wars, so it has the desire to walk abreast with other nations in the world.

The country’s leaders believe that digital transformation will be the opportunity to realize the aspiration. Following a series of important decisions including the Politburo’s Resolution 52 about the 4.0 revolution, the Prime Minister has released a strategy on digital transformation.

Meanwhile, technology firms have captured the digital transformation trend and prepared their human resources. Moreover, Vietnam has a strong telecom infrastructure system and high number of smartphone users.

What would you say about the capability of Vietnam’s IT firms?

We have some economic groups which have reached out to the world market, such as Viettel, Vingroup and FPT. Other smaller businesses are also ‘going to the open sea’.

I believe that more and more Vietnam’s enterprises will join global value chains. Obviously, the country’s opportunity and mission is being put on technology firms’ shoulders.

Thai Khang

Digital transformation: smart homes invented by Vietnamese

Digital transformation: smart homes invented by Vietnamese

The digital transformation process is being carried out throughout Vietnam, from large enterprises to small shops.

Govt seeks 7.5-8% annual growth in next 25 years via digital transformation push

Govt seeks 7.5-8% annual growth in next 25 years via digital transformation push

To become a powerful and prosperous country by 2045, Vietnam needs to obtain a GDP growth rate of 7.5-8 percent per annum for the next 25 years. Only digital transformation can helps make this a reality.

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2020 the dawn of national digital transformation: Insiders

February 13, 2021 by en.vietnamplus.vn

2020 the dawn of national digital transformation: Insiders hinh anh 1 Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s information and communications sector must seize the special opportunities presented by COVID-19 to help the country take the lead in digital transformation, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has said.

2020 saw a rigorous start to digital transformation in all fields. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) built numerous programmes and plans over the course of the year to facilitate a prompt digitalisation process towards digital transformation as well as the engagement of businesses in the information technology (IT) sector.

A programme introducing “Make in Vietnam” tech products has to date endorsed nearly 40 such products and platforms in digital technology.

2020 the dawn of national digital transformation: Insiders hinh anh 2 Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks at the national forum on developing Vietnamese digital technology businesses in Hanoi last December (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s advantages in digital transformation lie in a strong contingent of telecoms and IT businesses and nationwide infrastructure.

Of particular note, in 2020, the IT sector quickly teamed up with others to develop digital products serving efforts in COVID-19 prevention and control and adapting to the “new normal”.

As a result, Vietnam was deemed to be among the world’s leaders in digital platform development during the time of the pandemic.

Furthermore, via the “ Make in Vietnam ” campaign, Vietnamese tech giants have launched numerous products of global quality, which are gaining a foothold in the international market.

2020 the dawn of national digital transformation: Insiders hinh anh 3 A session of the the national forum on developing Vietnamese digital technology businesses last December (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that to facilitate digital transformation, the Government will soon complete institutions and regulations and roll out suitable strategies, mechanisms, and policies on improving the business climate.

He also called on the IT business community to play a pioneering role in research, development, and innovation, contributing to national digital transformation.

Digital transformation will increase productivity and effectiveness, changing management models and generating new value and services.

Before COVID-19 broke out, only 20 percent of companies paid attention to digital transformation. Six months later, however, the figure had surged to 70 percent and more than half of all companies are now undergoing the process./.

VNA

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Innovation is key in Vietnam’s digital transformation: Deputy minister

December 11, 2019 by hanoitimes.vn

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam has been witnessing the birth of many technology businesses, in numerous fields and different new business models.

Innovation will be a key strategic factor which will determine the success of digital transformation of the economy, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Hong Hai said at the Internet Day 2019 in Hanoi on December 11, Hanoimoi reported.

The deputy minister cited that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is opening up many opportunities and posing challenges also to countries, organizations and businesses. The revolution is based on different new technologies and the core is digital technology, creating opportunities for Vietnam to grow quickly and sustainably.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Hong Hai

“Under the scheme of national digital transformation, a comprehensive plan towards an all-encompassing digital economy and society by 2030 will be devised. The main tasks and solutions include creating an environment for developing digital products, digital services, new business models; improving the capacity of innovation and development of digital technology enterprises,” said the deputy minister.

He added that this year Vietnam has been witnessing the birth of many technology businesses, in numerous fields and different new business models, with determination to transform and become digital suppliers and digital society pioneer.

2019 also marks an important milestone in the research, application and development of 5G technology in Vietnam. The Ministry of Information and Communications has granted a license to test 5G technology for three major telecommunications enterprises. This will create vital infrastructure for the digital economy, better meet the demand for speed and scale of connectivity.

The deputy minister quoted a report on Southeast Asian digital economy as saying that Vietnam’s digital economy had the leading growth rate in the region with over 40% per year. Vietnam’s global innovation index is ranked 42nd among 129 economies, over 60% of Vietnamese people use Internet daily.

“Statistics show that most of our economic and social activities take place on the Internet. The Internet has penetrated all aspects of society, changed social awareness, created more effective and breakthrough business models, spurred the country’s growth in a faster and more sustainable manner,” Hai said.

He stressed that innovation is most convenient especially in the Internet and digital environment because innovation will be a crucial strategic factor to determine the success of digital transformation of the economy.

With the theme “Vietnam Internet: Innovation for Digital Transformation”, Internet Day 2019 is expected to bring useful experience to organizations, businesses and the Internet community.

The annual event, organized by the Vietnam Internet Association, has made important contributions to Internet dissemination and development in Vietnam.

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