The opening of the Week of Trade Networking and Product Exhibition in Supporting Industries, Electronics and ICT Sectors in HCM City on August 13. — Photo courtesy of ITPC

HCM CITY — Some 30 companies are showcasing technology solutions at the Week of Trade Networking and Product Exhibition in Supporting Industries, Electronics and ICT Sectors that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

They span digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, e-commerce, smart management platforms, ERP and CRM systems, smart logistics, blockchain, and Internet of Things applications.

According to the organisers, the products offer great practical applicability, comply with international standards, have direct relevance to digital transformation in production and business, and reflect innovative solutions aligned with global technology trends.

The event aims to connect exhibitors with global buyers.

An employee introduces her company’s solutions to delegates. — Photo courtesy of ITPC

At the opening ceremony, Hồ Thị Quyên, deputy director of the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM CIty (ITPC) cited Ministry of Science and Technology data showing Việt Nam had 73,788 digital technology enterprises at the end of 2024, a 10.1 per cent rise from 2023.

Among them, 1,900 earned revenues from foreign markets, a 26.67 per cent increase.

The information and communication technology sector generated an estimated $166.7 billion in 2024, up 13.2 per cent. Of this, the digital technology industry contributed $151.86 billion, accounting for over 91 per cent of sector revenue and equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP.

But the strong growth notwithstanding, analysts have pointed out that Việt Nam’s digital infrastructure and economy have yet to reach their full potential, especially in electronics manufacturing and ICT, Quyên said.

Global trends such as green manufacturing, circular economy and comprehensive digital transformation are reshaping production, while rapid advances in AI, big data, cloud computing, and IoT are driving operational changes and creating high-skill jobs, she said.

Science and technology, innovation and Industry 4.0 are advancing rapidly, becoming decisive factors in national competitiveness, she said.

Nguyễn Anh Đức, vice president of the HCM City Computer Association (HCA), highlighted the exhibition’s interactive booth design that enables visitors to experience smart manufacturing processes, test management software and explore e-commerce platforms.

He described the event as both a showcase and networking space for exploring tailored solutions, consulting experts and forming partnerships.

It will also feature a seminar on new technology trends and hands-on workshops for export agriculture, export industry, SMEs, household businesses, and small traders focusing on practical technology adoption for sustainable digital transformation.

Hà Như Hải, CEO of TPX Technology JSC, presented an integrated safety management solution for manufacturing and supporting industries, including ISO 45001-compliant software and mobile apps for incident reporting, risk identification and workplace safety monitoring.

Phí Anh Tuấn, vice president of  HCA and Digital Transformation Club for SMEs, delivers a presentation on “Technology – A lever to Enhance SMEs’ Competitiveness in the Digital Age” at the event. — Photo courtesy of ITPC

Phí Anh Tuấn, vice president of HCA and Digital Transformation Club for SMEs, said with technology evolving monthly or even weekly and competition intensifying, digital adoption is no longer optional for SMEs.

He referred to major challenges SMEs face such as the pressure to operate efficiently with limited budgets, adapt to rapid technological shifts and meet increasingly strict “clean–green” standards in the domestic and export markets.

But he also pointed to the opportunities brought by digital technologies, saying they can raise productivity and level the playing field with larger firms.

Tools like AI, big data, IoT, and cloud computing enable operational optimisation, data-driven decision-making and innovative business models, he said.

He introduced visual data analytics dashboards that allow real-time monitoring of import–export activities, with categorisation by product, market and HS code.

Deep learning models could forecast price fluctuations, technical barriers and tariffs, helping enterprises make timely, effective strategic decisions, he added.

The event held at the Export Showroom at 92-96 Nguyễn Huệ in Sài Gòn Ward by the ITPC and the HCA will run until August 19. — VNS