A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head of its Commission for Internal Affairs, paid a working visit to Spain from November 17 to 21.

Digital transformation in education is now taking place vigorously across all localities. In many remote and isolated areas, despite difficulties and geographical barriers, teachers persistently learn, take the initiative to find ways to connect, and introduce their students to the digital world right from the doorstep of village schools.

More than a year after upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024, Viet Nam and Australia have seen robust, wide-ranging progress across economic, trade, education, defence, security, digital transformation and sustainable development cooperation.

Digital transformation is becoming an important pillar in the development strategies of all nations. In Viet Nam, the goal of building a digital government has been clearly defined with people at the centre, data as the foundation, and technology as a tool.

As many as 91 international delegations will attend the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ho Chi Minh City Le Truong Duy announced at a recent press conference.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 called for rapid, robust and sustainable development in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with security and safety ensured at all stages.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fifth meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 in Ha Noi on November 15, seeking to accelerate reforms seen as critical to hitting an 8% growth target this year and double-digit expansion in subsequent years.

A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), led by Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy Director of the HCMA and Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, paid a working visit to the Czech Republic from November 10–13 to advance strategic cooperation and exchange experience in policymaking, digital transformation, science–technology and national governance.

Secretary-General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh on November 10 launched an electronic portal at http://hoidongbaucu.quochoi.vn, which supplies information about the elections of deputies to the 16th NA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.

Amid the flow of the global digital and green economy, dual transformation (digital transformation and green transformation) is no longer an abstract concept but has become a key factor in helping enterprises enhance their competitiveness and move towards sustainable development.

Draft documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the need for breakthrough mechanisms and policies to accelerate digital transformation, ensuring comprehensive digitalisation across all socio-economic sectors in tandem with safeguarding security and safety, while fostering innovation and creativity.

Viet Nam’s data exchange platform should be built on pioneering regulations, cutting-edge technologies, and a highly skilled workforce as its core drivers, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

State President Luong Cuong proposed some major cooperation directions for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) while addressing the second plenary session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju city, the Republic of Korea, on November 1 morning.

At the Catapult Network, the delegation learnt about the sustainable public – private partnership, exemplified by the “one-third funding” structure, in which financing is shared equally among the government, commercial contracts, and collaborative R&D projects.

The forum “Digital transformation in agriculture: Seizing opportunities, adapting to the future” was organised on October 29 in Ha Noi, under the chairmanship of the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, and co-organised with Business Magazine to promote agricultural sector digitalisation and share practical experiences among management agencies, experts, enterprises, and agricultural cooperatives.

Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended a seminar with leading strategists on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in the UK and the world, which was held in London on October 28, within the framework of their official visit to the UK.

Despite widespread layoffs affecting 86% of employees due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain engineers in the US earn an average annual salary of 150,000 USD. Experts agree that adapting to new technologies has become a crucial skill for young people seeking to thrive in the digital age.

In Ha Noi on October 24, the Australia–Viet Nam Cooperation Workshop on Promoting Digital Transformation in Education attracted a large number of domestic and international delegates. The event was part of a three-day visit to Viet Nam (October 22–24) organised by the Australian Government’s Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a smart city through a fundamental and comprehensive transformation of its digital government, digital enterprises, and digital society. This is regarded as a key foundation for the city to reform its growth model towards rapid and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 23 had a meeting with visiting South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, during which the two sides agreed to promote market access for each other’s goods and products in order to boost bilateral trade.