Expert sees resolution on national digital transformation as strategic move

Part of the digital transformation infrastructure in Kien Giang province. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – The Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW, aimed at driving breakthroughs in sci-tech development, innovation, and national digital transformation, is a highly strategic move in terms of both timing and content, according to Professor Nghiem Duc Long, Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater at the University of Technology Sydney.

Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Sydney, Long, who is also President of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA) said that in recent years, Vietnam has made significant strides in global integration. It is time for the Southeast Asian nation to not only keep pace with the world but also to become more self-reliant and aspire to be among the world's leading nations regarding income and socio-politico-economic strength.

On the resolution’s content, the expert said it will remove legal barriers to economic growth through science, technology, and digital transformation amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the global digital economy.

However, he noted that turning the document into concrete action presents a myriad of challenges, demanding a unified commitment from Party and State leaders down to the grassroots level.

Professor Nghiem Duc Long, Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater at the University of Technology Sydney. (Photo: VNA)

According to him, to achieve Vietnam’s goal of becoming the third-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2030, more attention should be given to improving the Human Development Index (HDI). He also underscored the need to focus on fundamental development goals that are often overlooked, such as environment, society, and cultural preservation.

The professor said he believes that Vietnam is on the right track by capitalising on its key strengths. The country possesses vast renewable energy resources, a relatively young population, and a strong ability to adopt modern science and digital transformation at a rapid pace. With its growing expertise in data management and exploitation, it is well-positioned to drive economic development, particularly in large-scale semiconductor manufacturing.

Furthermore, he noted that Vietnam's robust agricultural sector presents significant opportunities for high-tech and biotechnology-driven farming.

Long also placed high hopes on young Vietnamese scholars and professionals studying and working abroad. They will play a crucial role in transferring global technological advancements to Vietnam and act as “ambassadors” to strengthen its scientific collaboration with other countries./.