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Realizing Resolution 57-NQ/TW is not only the task of management agencies but also requires the initiative of the business community. Promoting dual transformation - digitizing processes and greening production is becoming an important driving force to help Vietnamese businesses improve productivity, reduce emissions and develop sustainably. Forum Dual Transformation - Driver for economic growth: Perspective from policy to practice. Photo: VGP/Thu Giang This is the message emphasized at the Forum Dual Transformation - Driver for economic growth: Perspective from policy to practice directed by the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), organized by Business Forum Magazine on October 30. Two parallel goalsOpening speech, Vice Chairman VCCI Hoang Quang Phong believes that, in the context of globalization and the 4.0 industrial revolution, dual transformation is not only a trend but has become a mandatory requirement for businesses to develop sustainably. Simultaneously promoting digitalization and greening helps businesses both increase productivity, save costs, reduce emissions and meet international standards on environment, society and governance (ESG). Mr. Hoang Quang Phong cited data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, applying digital technology and management systems. Smart energy can help businesses reduce operating costs by 10%-15%, increase productivity by 20%, and reduce CO2 emissions by 5%-8% per year. Meanwhile, McKinsey & Company estimates that digital transformation in manufacturing can increase labor productivity by up to 30% and cut supply chain costs by 15%-20%. Analyzing more deeply the relationship between digitalization and greening, Mr. Nguyen Hong Hien, Director of the Department of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation (Central Policy and Strategy Department) cited the OECDs report on Digitalization and Green Growth in 2023 showing that the application of Using digital technology, especially IoT, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) can help businesses reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 10% to 20%, while significantly improving productivity and operational efficiency throughout the value chain. Digital transformation not only creates growth in output, but also promotes green and sustainable growth - two goals that were originally considered separate, but now complement each other, Mr. Nguyen Hong Hien emphasized. According to Mr. Nguyen Hong Hien, dual transformation contributes to implementing the Net Zero 2050 commitment and realizing the goal of rapid, sustainable development according to Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo. Mr. Nguyen Hong Hien also proposed 4 directions of action to optimize resources and turn dual transformation into a growth driver. The first is One infrastructure - two goals, meaning investing in infrastructure that serves both digitalization and greening (such as green data centers, energy-saving cloud computing). The second is the two in one strategy: Each digitalization project must have green criteria and vice versa. The third is to develop hybrid human resources - with digital skills and green skills, forming dual human capital. Fourth is green finance and innovation, taking advantage of green credit, innovation funds, science and technology funds to support businesses. Businesses need support in terms of institutions, standards and human resources. From a policy perspective, Mr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Science and Technology Enterprise and Market Development (Ministry of Science and Technology), said that the Government has issued a Green Growth Strategy, National Digital Transformation Program and many policies to encourage innovation. Mr. Quat said that dual transformation is essentially transforming the business model, not just applying technology. Digital transformation is now shifting to AI transformation, with an ecosystem business model. This requires strong changes in thinking, organizational models and internal capabilities of businesses. The human factor is emphasized as key. According to Mr. Quat, before talking about double transformation in businesses, it is necessary to talk about transformation in the thinking and awareness of the business team itself - because technology is just a tool, people are the decisive factor. From practice, Mr. Truong Van Cam, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, said that the textile and garment industry - with export turnover of over 45 billion USD - is under great pressure from demanding markets such as the US, EU, and Japan. Ban. Emphasizing that dual transformation is an inevitable path, Mr. Cam asked agencies to perfect green transformation standards and promote digital human resource training - especially in areas such as textile and dyeing techniques, energy management and ESG. He also proposed reforming administrative procedures, shortening VAT refund time, and assessing environmental impacts to reduce the cost burden for businesses. Mr. Mac Quoc Anh, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, said that there are currently more than 400,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in the area, of which about 36% have used AI technology in their operations. However, there are still many difficulties in capital, human resources and awareness. Mr. Mac Quoc Anh proposed that VCCI and ministries need to build a model digital and green roadmap for small and medium-sized enterprises. Large enterprises with successful dual transformations need to share the processwaiting for small and medium enterprises. At the same time, there should be evaluation and certification systems for digital and green businesses so that consumers can distinguish between products and businesses with digital and green transformation certification. Meanwhile, Ms. Pham Bich Hong, Deputy General Director of Garment 10 Corporation, proposed having a green financial support
