Vietnam has risen 15 places in the United Nations’ 2024 e-Government ranking, now standing at 71st out of 193 countries. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks 5th out of 11 countries in e-Government, up one position compared to 2022. This achievement reflects efforts in digital transformation, bringing digital technology to serve the lives of citizens and businesses. Recently, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm published an article titled: “Digital Transformation – An Important Driver for Developing Productive Forces, Perfecting Production Relations, and Leading the Country into a New Era.” This article offers important directions to mobilize and fully utilize all social resources, contributing to the country's modernization process.
Digital transformation provides key solutions to address major issues that modern society is facing, such as climate change, urban management, and an aging population. According to Nguyễn Quang Đồng, Director of the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), institutional reform plays a decisive role in making this process truly effective and must be the top priority. Mr. Đồng noted that over the past 50 years, Vietnam has made significant strides in building a legal framework suitable for the digital environment, exemplified by the Electronic Transactions Law and the Telecommunications Law, which ensure safe and transparent digital infrastructure and electronic transactions.
However, the rapid development of technology requires the legal system to continue adapting and evolving. Emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, sandbox (a controlled experimental framework), and international cooperation in technology demand clearer regulations to not only foster innovation but also mitigate risks and ensure the safety of activities in the digital space.
Additionally, the development of fiber-optic infrastructure and data infrastructure plays a crucial role in the success of digital transformation. These foundational infrastructures not only support the provision of online public services but also serve as the basis for other digital technology solutions, helping to promote socio-economic development.
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