Vietnam declared 2023 as National Digital Data Year, emphasizing the importance of digital data as a key national resource for development. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) focused on data protection, creating databases, enhancing data connectivity and sharing, ensuring data security, and establishing national big data centers. The Plan 06 implementation improved public services like online license and passport applications, leading to 2 million daily transactions and the simplification of 528 administrative procedures.
Laws on Electronic Transactions and Telecommunications were enacted to support digital transformation. Citizens benefited from digital platforms for easier access to public services, and the MIC took measures to combat online fraud and misinformation. The semiconductor industry saw significant investment, with Amkor Technology opening a $1.6 billion factory and Samsung considering parts manufacturing in Vietnam. The Make in Vietnam campaign led to over 60 platforms with over 1 million users each. The digital economy is a bright spot, with a projected growth to $45 billion by 2025 and $90-200 billion by 2030. The press played a vital role in reflecting societal values, and the MIC conducted its first comprehensive inspection of TikTok, a cross-border platform in Vietnam.
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