Ministry of Science and Technology Celebrates Digital Transformation Day in Hanoi
At the event held in Hanoi, contributions of digital transformation to national governance and the country's current technological infrastructure data were shared.
A special celebration event was organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi on the occasion of the 2026 National Digital Transformation Day.
Theme of the Event
The program was implemented with the theme "Enhancing the effectiveness of national governance through architecture, platforms, and data leading to tangible results."
At this ministerial-level gathering, the strategic importance of digitalization steps was conveyed to the participants.
Statements by the Minister
In his speech, Minister Vu Hai Quan emphasized that digital transformation is the most important driving force in the development process.
Striking figures regarding technological developments and infrastructure rates in the country as of September 2026 were shared.
Infrastructure and Coverage Rates
It was announced that 5G networks nationwide cover a large segment of the population, specifically 91.99 percent.
It was stated that fiber optic cable networks have completely reached all communes and wards.
Technology Companies
It was noted that the number of digital technology companies operating across the country has reached 81,600.
It was recorded that these companies make significant economic and technical contributions to the country's digitalization vision.
Current Challenges
Minister Vu Hai Quan drew attention to five main challenges in the process: data, platforms, infrastructure, enterprises, and human resources.
It was conveyed that in the upcoming period, management methodologies need to be renewed and measurable results must be achieved.
New Projects and Exhibition
Within the scope of the meeting, the Digital Transformation Application Platform to serve at the commune level was officially launched.
Additionally, a comprehensive exhibition introducing digital transformation technologies and smart city applications was presented to the participants.