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Assessing the progress of digital transformation and artificial intelligence development in Vietnam, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, United Nations Special Envoy for Technology Amandeep Singh Gill said that Vietnam is emerging as a bright spot in the digital economy, with the right AI development orientation, human-centered and based on a solid infrastructure and institutional foundation. Download Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, Deputy Secretary General, Special Envoy on Technology of the United Nations Secretary General - Photo: VGP On the occasion of the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN 6) held in Hanoi, sharing with the press, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Special Envoy of the United Nations on Technology, had positive assessments of Vietnams role, approach and long-term vision in the transition process. According to Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, Vietnams digital economy is developing strongly, not only within the region but also globally. Notably, the growth rate of the digital economy is currently about three times faster than the rest of the economy, putting Vietnam in the group of leading countries in digital transformation. This is the result of a combination of strong political determination, a clear development strategy and the increasingly extensive participation of businesses and people in the digital space. At the regional level, ASEAN is still facing many challenges, notably the uneven development among member countries, as well as the limited compatibility of digital infrastructure. In that context, the agreement of ASEAN Digital Ministers to give high priority to these issues through the ASEAN Digital Master Plan for the period 2026-2030 is considered a positive signal, demonstrating a common effort to build a more connected, inclusive and sustainable digital space for the entire region. Referring to artificial intelligence, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill said that, for Vietnam, artificial intelligence is identified as one of 11 important strategic technologies. The mind is the right and timely direction. According to Amandeep Singh Gill, in todays digital era, no national strategy for socio-economic development can lack the role of AI. This technology not only helps optimize production processes and improve labor productivity, but also opens up completely new development models in fields such as health, education, public administration and environmental protection. In particular, he expressed his impression with Vietnams approach in issuing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and transformation. country number. The fact that Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung likened this resolution to Contract 10 during the previous agricultural innovation period is considered a meaningful comparison. If Contract 10 once liberated labor, promoted productivity and ensured food security, Resolution 57 is expected to create a new turning point, arousing and unleashing the great creative potential of the Vietnamese people in the digital era. From global practice, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill emphasized the especially important role of close attention and direction from senior leaders. According to him, where there is strong political commitment, the digital transformation process will take place faster and more effectively. This is clearly shown in Vietnam, where digital transformation is not just a program of one industry, but has become a strategic priority of the entire political system. Besides the speed and scale of development, an issue of special concern to the international community is how to develop AI in a humane, responsible and human-centered direction. Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill said that AI is a powerful technology, with the potential to bring many positive values, but at the same time potential for abuse if appropriate governance frameworks are lacking. Therefore, ensuring peoples rights and safety, respecting privacy and data security must be given top priority. The development of AI must also not lead to excessive concentration of wealth and power, or increase the digital gap, leaving part of the community behind. The United Nations consistent view is that AI must serve all humanity, becoming a tool to enhance human creativity and productivity, not replace or marginalize people in the future economy. This is also the spirit that Vietnam is pursuing when building a humane, inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem. Assessing Vietnams approach in building a foundation for AI development, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill said that starting from the infrastructure is the right and inevitable choice. In fact, AI cannot be effective without foundational conditions such as a high-performance computer system to train models, a data infrastructure large and reliable enough to deploy algorithms, as well as a team of high-quality human resources. Therefore, Vietnams prioritization of synchronous development of digital infrastructure, databases and human resources is considered a very precise step.KhHe pointed to digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure is also considered a key factor in the development of AI. According to Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, energy is currently one of the biggest barriers to AI infrastructure globally, due to the increasing power consumption needs of data centers and computing systems. In that context, Vietnams prioritization of diversifying energy types to meet the needs of AI development shows a long-term vision and comprehensive approach. Accompanying Vietnam in the process of developing ethical AI, for people. Regarding international cooperation, the United Nations affirmed its commitment to accompany Vietnam in the process of developing ethical AI, for people. One of the key contents is the establishment and promotion of global mechanisms for AI governance, with the active participation of all member countries, inclu
