Opening of Tech4life 2023 exhibition and conference

This event is to respond to National Digital Transformation Day and introduce technology products and smart solutions serving digital transformation and smartening life.

Tech4Life 2023 takes place on October 4 and 5 at Tan Son Nhat - Pavillon (Hoang Van Thu Street, Phu Nhuan District), including specialized seminars with leading IT experts giving initiatives and suggestions to promote the digital economy and digital society in Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, the exhibition area includes more than 60 booths from 50 IT enterprises across the country, displaying the latest smart technology products and solutions, including: BKAV's digital signature service, Portal 1022 for receiving and answering information, smart camera system...

Triễn lãm Tech4Life 2023 diễn ra trong ngày 4 và 5-10 với hơn 60 gian hàng đến từ 50 doanh nghiệp CNTT trên cả nước. Ảnh: BÙI TUẤN ảnh 2

Tech4Life 2023 Exhibition takes place on October 4 and 5 with more than 60 booths from 50 IT enterprises nationwide. Photo: BUI TUAN

In his opening speech, Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City, said that the Tech4Life 2023 event is an opportunity to introduce new technology products and is a bridge connecting state agencies, businesses and experts.

The number of businesses participating in Tech4Life this year has tripled compared to 2022, and the content of the conference is more extensive. Mr. Lam Dinh Thang hopes that the event will bring people and businesses a lot of useful information about digital transformation and new technologies.

"At the same time, through this, the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City hopes to receive comments and suggestions from experts, scientists, and people for digital transformation work in Ho Chi Minh City in the coming time," the Director of the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City shared.

Ông Lâm Đình Thắng, Giám đốc Sở TT-TT TPHCM phát biểu khai mạc sự kiện Tech4Life 2023 Ảnh: CAO THĂNG ảnh 3

Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City, delivered the opening speech at the Tech4Life 2023 event. Photo: CAO THANG

According to the 2022 Vietnam Enterprise White Book published by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, by the end of 2021, the whole country had about 857,500 enterprises, of which Ho Chi Minh City alone had 268,400 enterprises, accounting for 31.3% of the total enterprises nationwide, including 7,000 IT-TT enterprises.

In 2022, the digital economy in Ho Chi Minh City is estimated to contribute about VND 1,479,227 billion (about 19%) to GRDP. The city aims to strive for a digital economy ratio of 25% by 2025, 40% by 2030 - 5-10% higher than the national target to continue to be the economic locomotive of the country.

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City will become a smart city with fundamental and comprehensive innovation in the operations of the digital government apparatus, digital enterprises and digital society.

In particular, Ho Chi Minh City is aiming to become the healthcare center of the ASEAN region with a medical ecosystem of 6,000 medical examination and treatment facilities. Striving to develop remote healthcare facilities, apply AI in diagnosis, medical examination and treatment, develop effective and modern hospitals and care facilities.

Phó Chủ tịch UBND TPHCM Dương Anh Đức tham quan các gian hàng giới thiệu sản phẩm chuyển đổi số. Ảnh: CAO THĂNG ảnh 4

Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc visits booths introducing digital transformation products. Photo: CAO THANG

At the event, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc requested the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City to coordinate with departments, branches, sectors and localities to increase support for people and businesses in the digital transformation process, in order to promote the city's digital economy. In addition, promote propaganda and raise people's awareness of the role and benefits of digital transformation, and apply technology to improve life.

Phó Chủ tịch UBND TPHCM Dương Anh Đức phát biểu tại sự kiện. Ảnh: CAO THĂNG ảnh 5

Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc speaks at the event. Photo: CAO THANG

According to Mr. Duong Anh Duc, digital transformation is a long-term process, requiring the efforts and cooperation of the entire political system, businesses and people. Hopefully, with the joint efforts and consensus of all levels of departments, businesses and people, Ho Chi Minh City will soon become a smart city, a pioneer in national digital transformation.

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on building 3 data groups, including: Data group on people, financial - business data group, land - urban data group. At the same time, expanding the construction of digital infrastructure and enhancing information security, building a creative and innovative ecosystem, implementing AI programs, open data platforms... These are the basic foundations to promote breakthrough development of the digital economy in Ho Chi Minh City.

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