Southern region digital transformation training conference

On December 5, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province jointly organized the 2025 Southern Region Digital Transformation Training Conference.

Delegates at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

The event was attended by Le Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the National Digital Transformation Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology; Pham Van Trinh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology; leaders and representatives of science and technology departments from provinces and cities, along with more than 250 officials and civil servants from southern localities including Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and An Giang.

The conference aimed to disseminate and reinforce new directives, policies, and guidelines issued by the Party, the National Assembly, and the government regarding the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Key topics included: issues arising in the implementation of two-tier local government systems and the architecture of information systems for administrative procedures at ministerial and provincial levels; orientations for digital transformation efforts in 2026; development of the “.vn” domain to promote national digital transformation; and regulations governing investment management for digital transformation.

Le Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the National Digital Transformation Authority (Ministry of Science and Technology), delivers opening remarks. Photo: Hai Quan

In his opening speech, Deputy Director General Le Anh Tuan stated that the training conference serves as a timely channel for conveying directives and orientations to localities as they work toward advancing digital transformation and building digital government. He emphasized that holding the conference in person provides an opportunity for the National Digital Transformation Authority, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and local authorities to strengthen their exchanges, share lessons learned, and address the difficulties encountered during the implementation process.

Pham Van Trinh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, speaks at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

A representative of the unit under the National Digital Transformation Authority presents reports at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

A representative from the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), under the Ministry of Information and Communications, presents on the development of the .vn domain to support national digital transformation. Photo: Hai Quan

Speaking at the event, Pham Van Trinh emphasized that the conference holds significant and practical importance. He described it not only as a technical training session but also as a “forum for policy and action". The gathering, he said, provides a venue for participants to engage in candid dialogue with experts and policymakers from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Digital Transformation Authority.

The leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology shares insights at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

Representatives from ward- and commune-level People’s Committees in Dong Nai exchange ideas at the event. Photo: Hai Quan

“Digital transformation is a journey without a finish line, and no one can undertake it alone,” Trinh noted. “I hope this conference will serve as a bridge, strengthening the connections among science and technology departments across the southern region, enabling greater sharing of experiences and successful models. The innovative practices of Ho Chi Minh City, the experiences of Can Tho, and the lessons learned in Dong Nai are all valuable assets that allow us to progress together”.

By Hai Quan - Translated by Quynh Nhu, Minho