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Digital technology industry faces severe shortage of skilled workers
After Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long submitted to the National Assembly a report on the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry, the National Assembly discussed this draft law today.Deputy Vu Hai Quan highlighted that the lack of highly skilled professionals is the primary obstacle ...
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HCMC schools go digital with AI
In recent years, the integration of big data systems and artificial intelligence has reshaped educational management and instruction in Ho Chi Minh City, leading to notable improvements in educational quality. Nevertheless, the full realization of this potential is hindered by various obstacles, demanding focused interventions ...
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Supporting women’s participation in digital transformation process
There are many benefits that digital transformation can bring to women, especially vulnerable groups of women, such as improved access to information, markets, and social services. This provides women with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills, and opportunities for personal development.The equal participation of ...
Minh Chau
Comprehensive digital transformation: Unlock the potential of data
Ho Chi Minh City launched its Data Portal (http://data.hochiminhcity.gov.vn) on June 18, 2024, making 111 datasets freely available. The city aims to unlock the potential of precious data source. These datasets cover 13 key areas like education, health, society, and the environment. This initiative allows individuals ...
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Comprehensive digital transformation: Major contribution to HCMC's GRDP
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target for the digital economy to represent 25 percent of the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product by the year 2025, and to increase this figure to 40 percent by 2030. This goal exceeds the national average by 5 ...
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HCMC boosts digitalization of applications, streamlined administrative processes
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are committed to enhancing the digitalization of applications, broadening online public services, and streamlining administrative processes. This initiative aims to reduce both time and costs for the community. Presently, city dwellers can conveniently submit and receive their application results from ...
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ASEAN +3 countries share digital transformation experience in civil services
The ASEAN Plus Three countries – 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea – shared their experience in digital transformation in the civil service sector at an online international workshop held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs on October 11. ...
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 ...
Potential of digital applications in healthcare sector
The Ministry of Health has required all first-class hospitals across the country must apply electronic medical records (EMR) by 2025. The second and third-class hospitals have been asked for the EMR application by 2027.The “Digital Transformation Ecosystem in the Healthcare Sector” project developed by elSAGA ...
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More investment needed in digital transformation of urban management: conference
A conference held in HCM City on September 19 discussed the importance and application of digital transformation in urban management, especially traffic.The local Department of Information and Technology said the city is working towards launching several technology solutions to optimise data collection for decision making, ...
