The collaboration was set up through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaboration in national digital transformation, talent development, artificial intelligence (AI), green technology, smart cities, and digital economy strategies.

Bappenas Minister Rachmat Pambudy.

Bappenas Minister Rachmat Pambudy noted in a statement on June 13 that the MoU marks the start of a long-term partnership and a strategic step to accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation and the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision.

It represents a strategic step toward a strong partnership between the governments of Indonesia and Viet Nam, he stressed.

To realise the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision, Pambudy affirmed that Indonesia must leverage technology, strengthen its industrial base, and invest in young digital talents.

The five-year collaboration encompasses strategic fields such as national and sectoral digital transformation planning, e-government, smart planning, and e-monitoring systems.

Meanwhile, the main focus of the cooperation is human resources development through upskilling and reskilling programmes in AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science.

Both countries will also collaborate on pilot projects for smart agriculture, green technology, and sustainable cities while promoting academic collaboration.

Bappenas expressed hope that the cooperation will strengthen the foundation both for Indonesia and Viet Nam to emerge as major digital powers in Southeast Asia.

Meanwhile, FPT Corporation CEO Nguyen Van Khoa expressed his optimism that this partnership with Bappenas will help create a more connected and digitally advanced Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific region.

State President welcomes EU cooperation in digital transition, sustainable development

State President Luong Cuong on June 9 told EU representatives his support for the bloc’s cooperation with Viet Nam in green and digital transition, sustainable development, science-technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure.

 

Nearly 8,000 youths trained in digital start-ups and tech mastery

The training programme “Million-view start-up – supporting 20 million Vietnamese youths in start-up” was recently held successfully in Ha Noi. It is a key activity of the tuition-free community education project “Digital literacy for all – Let’s learn AI together”, under the scheme “Enhancing digital business capacity for 20 million Vietnamese youths”.

 

Party chief urges greater efforts to promote innovation, digital transformation

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged leaders of agencies, units and localities to strengthen direction and translate Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW into reality, in line with their specific conditions, while expand training in science, technology, innovation, and digital skills for civil servants, and fostering a culture of innovation across the political system.

Bac Giang provincial leader urges young people to promote their youth and pioneer digital transformation

BAC GIANG - Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC) Nguyen Viet Oanh on May 26 morning had a dialogue with youth union members at the provincial Convention Center. 

Digital transformation continues to make strong strides

Reports and opinions presented at the second meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee on Science-Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06 on 17 May 2025 highlighted that the implementation of Project 06 continues to be strongly promoted and widely embraced.