Digital infrastructure strategy approved

A digital infrastructure strategy by 2025 with a vision to 2030 was approved under Prime Ministerial Decision No.1132/QD-TTg, signed by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on October 9.

Under the strategy, the coverage of 5G mobile network is expected to reach all cities, provinces, high-tech zones, research and development centers, industrial parks, stations, ports and international airports in Vietnam by 2025 and 99% of its population by 2030.

The strategy aims to operate at least two new international undersea fiber optic cables, form AI Data Centers, and develop new data centers that meet international green standards by 2025 while putting into operation six new such cables and building Hyperscale Data Centers and Digital Hubs by 2030.

Meanwhile, each citizen is to have one Internet of Things (IoT) connection by 2025 and the figure is expected to increase to four connections in the next five years.

The adoption of digital signatures among the Vietnamese adult population is targeted to rise from over 50% to over 70% between 2025 and 2030.

To that end, Vietnam will enhance investment in telecommunications and internet infrastructure, including fiber optics cables and new-generation Wi-Fi, and domestic and international transmission systems, ensuring backup demand and diverse, secure and sustainable connections.

Additionally, due attention will be given to expanding 5G network coverage and service quality, carrying out Internet Protocol Version 6 (Ipv6) for the entire Internet network in the nation, developing and attracting investments in data infrastructure.

Development of physical-digital infrastructure will be developed in key areas such as smart transportation, health care, education, factories, agriculture, and tourism to improve the economy’s competitive edge. Focus will be therefore placed on building and promoting the interoperability between IoT devices and networks through middlewares, capitalizing on the strengths of the cloud computing and other advanced technologies to develop industries.

Moreover, Vietnam will also develop digital platforms to automate socio-economic activities, according to the strategy.