Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 24 launched a national emulation movement on innovation and digital transformation.

Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam must strongly develop and apply science and technology, and proactively promote innovation and digital transformation to create fresh momentum and open up new development spaces.

To successfully achieve the goal of becoming upper middle-income country with a modern industrial base by 2030, and high-income developed one by 2045, Vietnam must demonstrate greater determination and take more decisive actions in this work, he said.

Vietnam targets to achieve advanced capacity in science, technology, and innovation across key sectors, ranking among the leading upper-middle-income countries, according to the PM.

The digital economy is projected to account for at least 30% of the national GDP. More than 80% of citizens and businesses are expected to use online public services; and digital infrastructure will be advanced, high-capacity, and ultra-broadband, comparable to that of developed nations.