Digital technology has found its way into every governmental, economic and social activity, says Deputy Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Huy Dung. In Quang Ninh, the chairman of the provincial People’s Committee can check progress of public administrative services delivery from his office through a digital system.At an early stage, the national digital transformation and the journey towards a digital economy and society still have a long way to go. Many hospitals now provide digital health records, remote health services and e-payments.Do Cong Anh, Director of the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications’ Information Technology Application, emphasised that it is not only about technology and equipment but also regulatory frameworks, policies, awareness and personnel. Technology only contributes some 20 percent to an organisation’s successful digital transformation while the remaining 80 percent depends on its awareness and how its personnel translate digital plans into reality, according to Anh.By 2030, Vietnam sets to develop a e-government and digital economy which contributes around 30 percent to the GDP. The country also aims to be among the top 50 countries in e-government development and the third in ASEAN by the end of this decade./.

Source: Viet Nam News January 25, 2022 14:58 UTC