DEVELOPING AND APPLYING STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND TRACEABILITY – A LEVER TO SHAPE VIETNAM’S DIGITAL FUTURE IN THE ERA OF INTEGRATION
The forum was attended by Prof. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Director General of the Voice of Vietnam; representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; representatives of Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Voice of Vietnam Online Newspaper (VOV); Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality; National Barcode and QR Code Center; National Steering Committee 389; Vietnam Digital Economy Cooperatives Alliance (VDECA); Department of Security Industry; National Data Center under the Ministry of Public Security; National Data Association; Department of Domestic Market Administration and Development; leaders of technology companies providing traceability solutions; industry associations, distributors, supermarket chains; VCCI; producers, processors, and exporters of agricultural products; and a large number of press and media agencies.
Deputy Director General of Voice of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Manh Hung, delivered the opening remarks
Opening the Forum, on behalf of VOV, Mr. Pham Manh Hung - Deputy Director General of VOV - stated that the Vietnam Digital Future Forum 2025 is organized to connect policy, technology, and businesses; promote cooperation in the development and application of strategic technologies in the national digital transformation process; and, in particular, advance product traceability and data management using RFID semiconductor chip technology.
The Forum serves as a space for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and connection among regulatory agencies, experts, international organizations, and the business community, bringing together advanced technological solutions, platforms, and models that contribute to comprehensive digital transformation, enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises, and build a transparent, sustainable product ecosystem in the digital era. It is also regarded as an open exchange platform among the Government, enterprises, and relevant stakeholders aimed at realizing the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Le, Deputy Head of the Market Management Operations Division under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, representing the National Steering Committee 389, stated that traceability technology is emerging as one of the essential tools for enhancing transparency across product value chains.
At the Vietnam Digital Future Forum 2025, speakers, leading experts, and representatives from regulatory agencies delivered presentations and engaged in discussions on key topics that comprehensively covered both policy and practical applications. Notable presentations included: “Current Status of Traceability in the Management of Goods Circulation and Supply Chains – Requirements from Scheme 319”; “International Standard Traceability Model Applying RFID Semiconductor Chip Technology in Product Origin Traceability and High-Tech Industry Development in Vietnam”; and “Applying Blockchain-Based Technology Platforms to Address National-Scale Authentication and Traceability Challenges.”
Experts and policymakers shared solutions for applying product traceability technologies
After more than three hours of focused, thorough, and dedicated discussions, the Forum concluded successfully, providing valuable insights and meaningful guidance for the national digital transformation process, particularly in the field of traceability.
Prof. Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), delivered closing remarks summarizing several strategic directions at the Forum
Through the presentations, discussions, and candid exchanges among representatives of regulatory ministries and agencies, domestic and international experts, and the business community, Prof. Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), outlined several strategic directions at the Forum:
First, product traceability is not only a market requirement but also a prerequisite for ensuring transparency, product quality, and consumer protection. This aligns with the spirit of Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Second, the application of strategic technologies such as RFID semiconductor chips, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will serve as a powerful driver for building a modern, interconnected, and secure traceability ecosystem. The experiences and international models shared - particularly from leading technology corporations - emphasized the significant potential that Vietnam can leverage within its own context.
Third, for technologies to be effectively applied in practice, closer coordination is needed among ministries, agencies, and local authorities; a unified legal framework must be established; and public-private cooperation should be promoted to support businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, in accessing technology, reducing implementation costs, and enhancing innovation capacity.
Fourth, the successful implementation of national digital transformation requires consensus in building a goods circulation database system in accordance with Directive 18/CT-TTg dated 30 May 2023 of the Prime Minister, aimed at strengthening data connectivity and sharing to support e-commerce development, prevent tax losses, and ensure monetary security.
Fifth, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts to combat and prevent the production and trade of counterfeit, pirated, and intellectual property-infringing goods requires the application of electronic authentication label technology combined with technological solutions. This allows for proactive collection of goods circulation data, enabling seller identification and product verification to effectively protect consumer rights.
Sixth, improving standards and building a comprehensive goods database system will enable businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to conveniently and proactively declare newly introduced and existing products. This will enhance state management efficiency, ensure protection of product origin rights, facilitate proper circulation conditions for goods, and prevent tax losses.
As the country’s leading scientific and technological research institution, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) has always affirmed its pioneering responsibility in scientific research, technological development, and the application and transfer of core technological solutions to serve the nation’s socio-economic development. VAST is committed to continuing its collaboration with ministries, local authorities, and the business community in developing “Make in Vietnam” technology platforms; advancing research in semiconductor chips, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and IoT; coordinating with relevant units to build pilot models and testing ecosystems (sandboxes) for goods circulation management; and contributing to the improvement of policies and mechanisms that promote the development of a digital economy and digital society.
Prof. Dr. Chu Hoang Ha expressed confidence that, with the Government’s determination, the active participation of the business community, and the support of the science and technology community, it is entirely possible to build a transparent, synchronized, and efficient national traceability ecosystem. This would make a practical contribution to the goal of transforming Vietnam into a developed country driven by science, technology, and innovation.
Technology exhibitions and hands-on experiences within the framework of the Forum
Translated by Phuong Ha
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