Digital transformation creates new momentum for national development
The annual National Digital Transformation Day (October 10) has been actively responded to by all localities, contributing to strongly and rapidly promoting the digital transformation process and creating a new momentum for Vietnam’s development. This year, the event is themed universalising digital infrastructure and innovating digital applications to develop the digital economy – new driving force for economic growth and labour productivity improvement.
According to the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024 released by the UN in September, Vietnam scored 0.7709, placing itself 71st out of the 193 countries. Within Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks 5th out of the 11, moving up one spot compared to its 2022 assessment. According to the report, Vietnam has completed the 2024 target of raising the e-government ranking by at least five places as set in Resolution No. 02/NQ-CP issued on January 5, 2024, by the Government on key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and enhance national competitiveness in 2024.