ACCOLADES: General Secretary Tô Lâm of the Việt Nam Communist Party awards the "Make in Vietnam 2024" Digital Technology Product Prize to enterprises at the 6th National Forum on the Development of Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises in Hà Nội in January. VNA/ VNS Photo Thống Nhất

Việt Nam is undergoing a profound digital transformation, with technology reshaping nearly every aspect of social and economic life. From e-commerce and finance to education and healthcare, digital tools and platforms are improving efficiency, enhancing services and creating new opportunities for growth.

This transformation is driven by various objectives, including building an efficient e-government system, establishing a globally competitive digital economy, and fostering a comprehensive digital society. Together, these goals are positioning Việt Nam to join the ranks of digitally advanced nations and to integrate more deeply into the global economy.

With digitalisation advancing across industries, the country is embracing innovation as both a challenge and an opportunity, paving the way for sustainable development and improved quality of life for its people. VNS

REMOTE SIGNAL: The women's union of former Đường 10 Commune – the only disadvantaged remote and isolated commune in Bù Đăng District in Bình Phước Province (now in Đồng Nai Province) – has used the internet to introduce local agricultural specialties across the country by selling online with multiple smartphones simultaneously. VNA/VNS Photo Sỹ Tuyên

NEW-GEN TECH: Trường Hải Corporation has invested in an automatic car body welding line featuring the latest generation robotic system, capable of rotating at all angles to meet welding tech requirements, along with a body positioning robot that ensures welds are strong, stable and highly precise. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

VITAL CHANGES: Students study and conduct research in the robotics laboratory at Hồ Chí Minh City University of Industry. Việt Nam is undergoing a significant transformation, experiencing remarkable growth in digital technology across all sectors, from e-commerce and finance to education, healthcare and technology. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ

SCI-TECH DEMO: Drone demonstrations for spraying pesticides and fertilisers are introduced as part of the Agritechnica Asia Live 2022 event on promoting and demonstrating science and technology for transforming sustainable agricultural economies in the city of Cần Thơ in 2022. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Liêm

APPLY THE FUTURE: Launch of First Dermatology Diagnostic Application in Việt Nam - DeepClinics. The application develops and applies artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to create a system for examining, diagnosing and caring for skin health and disease prevention. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

SMART MOVES: The Intelligent Operation Centre of Bình Dương Province (now part of the enlarged HCM City), tasked with monitoring, supervising and managing activities in several key areas such as ensuring security, traffic control, smart transport and emission control. The government plans that by 2030, Việt Nam will have at least five major projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, smart factories, and smart cities. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

OVERCOMING ISSUES: The Ministry of Public Security, the key unit responsible over the last few years for implementing the project on developing data applications concerning residency, identification and electronic authentication to facilitate the national digital transformation, is urgently working to provide innovative conveniences in administrative procedures for citizens and businesses. VNA/VNS Photo Thành Đạt

DIGITAL OVERHAUL: Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính visited an exhibition of digital transformation products and services in banking activities in Hà Nội on May 29. VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang

BEST IN CLASS: The Tâm Anh High-Tech Eye Centre has invested in two Visumax 800 machines for SMILE Pro surgery, incorporating an integrated system of compatible equipment to provide an excellent experience for customers undergoing refractive error surgeries. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

eQUICK AND EASY: Instead of using cash, many residents in Hồ Chí Minh City use cell phones to scan QR codes to make a payment when going to the market. The online market model, Market 4.0, is becoming increasingly popular in the city. VNA/VNS Photo Văn Phúc