A  forum under the theme "Building a Local Digital Economy on the Foundation of High-Tech Supply Chains" was held on April 23 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, marking a significant milestone in the province's efforts to establish a locally driven digital economy while integrating with the global high-tech supply chain network.

Chaired by the Provincial People's Committee, the forum was organized by the provincial Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the National Innovation Center (NIC) and Dassault Systèmes Group (France), with additional support from NTT Group (Japan), Kami Manufacturing Technology JSC, and other international partners.

The primary objective of the event was to promote comprehensive digital transformation in Vinh Phuc by leveraging high-tech supply chains to drive sustainable and innovative economic development.

Key topics of discussion included: the application of high technology in building smart supply chains; policy recommendations to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in joining the digital economy ecosystem; strategies to improve access to resources for tech startups; and strengthening connections between technology businesses and local authorities to co-develop a digital economy model tailored to Vinh Phuc’s unique needs

In his remarks, Mr. Vu Quoc Huy, Director of NIC, emphasized the forum's role in fostering collaboration and shaping the direction of digital economy development.

He further affirmed NIC's commitment to serving as a bridge between the Government, local authorities, businesses, and leading technology corporations to accelerate innovation and digital growth.