SotaTek Attends the 3rd National Forum on Digital Economy and Digital Society Development

HANOI, December 20, 2025 - The 3rd National Forum on Digital Economy and Digital Society Development convened at the Government Office headquarters with a hybrid format connecting to all 34 provincial and municipal People’s Committees nationwide. The forum’s theme focused on “Comprehensive and Inclusive Digital Economy and Digital Society – Targeting Double‑Digit GDP Growth for 2026-2030.”

Chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the forum brought together senior national leaders, key ministries and agencies, digital transformation advocates, and technology enterprises - including SotaTek - to evaluate current progress, share strategic perspectives, and align on future priorities for Vietnam’s digital transformation.

Prime Minister’s Strategic Direction

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the pivotal role of the digital economy and digital society as core drivers of Vietnam’s national development in the coming decade. He framed digital transformation not only in terms of technology adoption but as a holistic enabler of productivity, inclusivity, competitiveness, and sustainable socio‑economic growth.

The Prime Minister emphasized that:

• Vietnam must build an inclusive digital ecosystem that benefits individuals, businesses large and small, and rural as well as urban communities.
• Digital transformation must be embedded into the heart of national growth strategies - anchoring policy design, institutional reform, infrastructure development, and human capacity building.
• Efforts in digital transformation should specifically contribute to achieving double‑digit GDP growth between 2026 and 2030 through higher efficiency in public services, governance, and economic productivity.

Government Leadership and Policy Perspectives

Senior leaders from the Government and key ministries participated actively:

• Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son reinforced the imperative of international cooperation, noting that Vietnam’s digital agenda must align with global standards - especially in data governance, cross‑border digital services, and equitable access to technology.
• Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called for stronger public–private collaboration - urging both sides to co‑create solutions that leverage Vietnam’s digital potential, particularly in catalyzing innovation ecosystems.
• Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung delivered a comprehensive overview of recent developments in digital transformation, underscoring strong progress in digital infrastructure deployment, digital public services, and the expansion of national digital platforms. He also highlighted strategic policy frameworks that will continue to guide major digital initiatives over the 2026–2030 period.
• Minister of Home Affairs Do Thanh Binh spoke on the importance of digital governance modernization, calling for continued improvements in digital public service delivery, integration of digital identity infrastructure, and stronger cybersecurity and data protection measures.

Throughout the forum, government speakers shared insights on policy implementation, challenges in inter‑sectoral coordination, and the need for adaptive and forward‑looking regulatory frameworks to support the cross‑cutting nature of digital transformation.

Forum Discussions & Strategic Themes

The forum agenda included several thematic inputs that built on Government priorities:

• National digital transformation implementation status: An assessment of key milestones achieved and ongoing efforts to strengthen digital platforms, public services, data management, and digital infrastructure coherence.
• Policy recommendations from experts and practitioners: Although specific company names are excluded here per your instruction, a range of technology providers and sector specialists delivered perspectives on accelerating digital adoption, scaling digital products, and enhancing technical talent development.
• Case studies on digital innovation in public services: Presenters shared examples of how digital solutions are improving administrative procedures, citizen access to services, and operational efficiency in both central and local government contexts.

These discussions collectively reinforced the urgency of multi‑stakeholder cooperation - bridging government policy, enterprise innovation, and community engagement - to achieve inclusive digital growth.

SotaTek’s Participation and Commitment

Representatives from SotaTek emphasized that the Government’s clear orientation towards inclusivity, integration, and sustainable digital transformation offers strong direction for enterprises to contribute meaningfully - both in supporting public digital services and in co‑creating scalable digital solutions for the broader economy.

SotaTek was among the technology enterprises attending the forum, engaging in dialogue with government leaders and cross‑sector stakeholders on how private innovation can align with national strategic goals.

In statements shared after the forum, SotaTek reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to Vietnam’s digital agenda, focusing on:

• Developing solutions that facilitate digital adoption across industries and communities.
• Partnering with public and private actors to enhance digital skills and literacy.
• Supporting national objectives aimed at achieving double‑digit GDP growth through technology‑enabled transformation.

Government’s Outlook and Next Steps

At the close of the forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated that digital transformation remains a long‑term national priority, and called for:

• Clearer alignment of policy frameworks with emerging technologies and digital markets.
• Strengthened data governance and cybersecurity architecture.
• Continuous expansion of digital public services and trusted digital infrastructure.
• Enhanced collaboration among central and local authorities, enterprises, and communities.

He emphasized that achieving the ambitious growth targets for 2026–2030 will require not only policy leadership but also the active participation of all sectors - from government to business to civil society - in building an inclusive digital economy and digital society.