At a recent workshop on consulting projects for development strategy for the 2026-2030 period, hosted by the People's Committee of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee emphasized the urgency of restructuring the growth model based on technology and knowledge.
Reflecting on the 2020-2025 development journey, the workshop agreed that Da Nang has built a solid foundation for further development, with real achievements recorded.
As a result, the digital economy contributed about 24 per cent to the city's GRDP in 2024, surpassing the set target two years ahead of schedule. The digital infrastructure has been strongly invested in.
However, Da Nang still faces systemic challenges. According to experts in the workshop, currently, data between departments and sectors is still fragmented, poses significant difficulties for businesses wanting to develop multi-sector integrated applications. The issue of high-quality human resources is also a major concern.
Accordingly, experts proposes the "digital literacy campaign" model. They believe that digital transformation cannot succeed if only the government and businesses run ahead, but the people must be the center, the beneficiaries, and also the driving force.
Moreover, stemming from the harsh realities of the central region, the workshop particularly emphasized prioritizing digital transformation in climate change response.
Experts also suggested that Da Nang should prioritize developing digital transformation and innovation in fields such as agricultural production, exploitation, and processing of aquatic products in the near future.
To solve the development problem, the draft proposal "Da Nang - City of Innovation" has proposed solutions for connecting high-tech zones, concentrated IT zones with logistics centers, seaports (Lien Chieu port, Chu Lai port), airports (Da Nang, Chu Lai), and the emerging Free Trade Zone.
Experts highly appreciate the proposal for a controlled testing mechanism (Sandbox).
Concluding the workshop, Mr. Buu affirmed that the three proposals on Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Science and Technology Development are not separate documents but a solid "three-legged stool" supporting each other to bring Da Nang into a new era.
The roadmap for science and technology development until 2030 in Da Nang will focus on mastering core technologies, developing the semiconductor industry, and artificial intelligence, aiming to become an international Innovation Center and a "livable city" not only in natural environment but also in a civilized, modern digital environment.
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