National digital transformation is a concept that refers to the overall and comprehensive change of a country in the way of life, work and production methods based on digital technologies. National digital transformation includes three main areas: digital government, digital economy and digital society.

The goal of national digital transformation is to improve competitiveness, sustainable development and people's happiness.
National digital transformation has many opportunities and challenges, specifically as follows:
Opportunities: National digital transformation helps to take advantage of advanced technologies such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, internet of things, etc. to improve the quality, efficiency and accessibility of public services, enhance communication and cooperation between state agencies and people. National digital transformation also helps to create new products, services and economic models, in line with the needs and trends of the global market. National digital transformation also helps to improve people's knowledge, skills and awareness in a learning society.
Challenge: National digital transformation requires major changes in the awareness, behavior and culture of individuals and organizations in applying digital technology. National digital transformation also faces difficulties in infrastructure, network security, information security and privacy protection. National digital transformation also faces fierce competition from other countries in the region and the world.
According to Decision 505/QD-TTg year 2022, the annual national digital transformation day will be October 10 every year.
What is the goal of National Digital Transformation?
According to Decision 749/QD-TTg in 2020, the goal of National Digital Transformation is as follows:
Goals of the National Digital Transformation Program by 2025
The target in this period is 80% of online public services at level 4. Services are provided on various media, including mobile devices. 90% of provincial-level work records, 80% of district-level records, and 60% of commune-level records are processed on the internet. Except for work records that are state secrets. 100% of reporting, periodic reporting, and statistical regimes under the Government's management are connected, integrated, and shared on the Government Reporting Information System.
100% of national databases including databases on population, land, finance, insurance, and businesses participate in creating a foundation for e-Government development. These databases are completed, connected, and shared nationwide.
Gradually open up data of state agencies to provide timely public services. Declare once, use for life. 50% of inspection activities of state agencies are carried out through digital environment and management information systems.
Vietnam is among the top 70 countries in e-Government (EGDI). The digital economy accounts for 20% of the total GDP. The proportion of the digital economy in all industries reaches at least 10%. The annual digital labor productivity reaches at least 7%.
Vietnam is also among the top 50 countries in information technology (IDI). Vietnam is among the top 50 countries in the global competitiveness index (GCI). Vietnam is among the top 35 countries in the global innovation index (GII).
Network and fiber optic systems cover over 100% of communes and 80% of households nationwide. 4G, 5G, and smartphones are popular nationwide. The rate of electronic payments among the population is over 50%. Our country is also among the top 40 countries in terms of network safety and security index (GCI).
National digital transformation goals by 2030
100% of online public services are at level 4. Provided on multiple platforms, including mobile devices. 100% of ministry and provincial work records, 90% of district-level records, and 70% of commune-level records will be processed online. Except for records that are state secrets. Forming a digital data platform for key economic sectors. Implemented based on data from state agencies and IoT infrastructure.
Administrative procedures reduced by 30%. Digital data warehouses opened for organizations and businesses. Creative activities increased by 30%. 70% of inspection activities of state agencies are carried out through the digital environment and management information systems.
Vietnam is among the top 50 countries in e-Government (EGDI). The digital economy accounts for 30% of the total GDP. The proportion of the digital economy in all industries reaches at least 20%. The annual digital labor productivity reaches at least 8%.
Vietnam is also among the top 30 countries in IT (IDI). Vietnam is among the top 30 countries with the highest competitiveness index (GCI). Vietnam is among the top 30 countries in the innovation index (GII).
Network and fiber optic systems are widely available. 5G and smartphones are widely available nationwide. The rate of electronic payments among the population is over 80%. Our country is also among the top 30 countries in terms of network safety and security index (GCI).
The role of workers in national digital transformation?
Workers play a very important role in national digital transformation, because:
Workers are the users, creators and distributors of knowledge, the main resource for growth and competitiveness of the digital economy.
Workers are learners, innovators and adaptors to rapid changes in a globally competitive environment, contributing to the development of new products, services and economic models.
Workers are those who participate in social, cultural and political activities, benefit from digital public services, communicate and cooperate with state agencies and other citizens.
For workers to play a better role in national digital transformation, support from appropriate policies and measures is needed, such as:
– Invest in education, training and upgrading skills for workers in digital technologies.
– Create a favorable working environment that encourages creativity, innovation and cooperation.
– Protect the rights and interests of workers, respect their contributions
