Vietnam has taken a leading role in mobilising regional stakeholders and advancing ASEAN’s digital priorities, particularly in driving the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 from vision to implementation, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
Speaking in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the sidelines of the Sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) in Hanoi, Dr Kao highlighted Vietnam’s growing influence in shaping ASEAN’s digital future and sustaining cooperation momentum across the region.
Aligning National Vision with ASEAN’s Long-Term Strategy
Dr Kao noted that Vietnam’s national goals set by its Party, State and Government in the areas of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation reflect a long-term, strategic and agile approach — one that closely mirrors ASEAN’s own development trajectory.
He emphasised that ASEAN is currently guided by ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, a long-term strategic framework aimed at building a peaceful, prosperous and resilient ASEAN Community, deepening regional integration and advancing sustainable development while ensuring inclusivity and leaving no one behind.
Vietnam’s Role in Shaping ASEAN 2045
According to Dr Kao, Vietnam has been actively involved in drafting ASEAN 2045, placing strong emphasis on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as foundational pillars of the region’s future.
He expressed confidence that Vietnam’s progress and success in these strategic areas will make a significant contribution to ASEAN’s collective competitiveness, resilience and digital readiness.
ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 Nears Adoption
Dr Kao further revealed that under Vietnam’s leadership this year — in its capacity as chair of the Sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting — the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 is in its final stages and is expected to be formally adopted.
Once adopted, the masterplan will serve as ASEAN’s key roadmap for:
- Accelerating regional digital transformation
- Strengthening digital connectivity and interoperability
- Enhancing digital skills and innovation ecosystems
- Ensuring inclusive and secure digital growth across all member states
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“Vietnam has demonstrated strong leadership in rallying stakeholders behind ASEAN’s digital priorities, sharpening our focus on implementation and sustaining cooperation momentum. Its strategic emphasis on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation aligns closely with ASEAN’s long-term vision and will contribute meaningfully to our shared future.”
— Dr Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General
Regional Significance
Vietnam’s leadership at ADGMIN underscores ASEAN’s shift from policy formulation to execution and delivery, particularly in the digital domain. As digitalisation becomes central to economic growth, governance and social inclusion, ASEAN’s ability to coordinate, implement and innovate collectively will be critical to its long-term success.
The anticipated adoption of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 marks a key milestone in positioning ASEAN as a future-ready, digitally integrated region amid rapid global technological change.
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Vietnam has taken a leading role in mobilising regional stakeholders and advancing ASEAN’s digital priorities, particularly in driving the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 from vision to implementation, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
Speaking in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the sidelines of the Sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) in Hanoi, Dr Kao highlighted Vietnam’s growing influence in shaping ASEAN’s digital future and sustaining cooperation momentum across the region.
Aligning National Vision with ASEAN’s Long-Term Strategy
Dr Kao noted that Vietnam’s national goals set by its Party, State and Government in the areas of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation reflect a long-term, strategic and agile approach — one that closely mirrors ASEAN’s own development trajectory.
He emphasised that ASEAN is currently guided by ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, a long-term strategic framework aimed at building a peaceful, prosperous and resilient ASEAN Community, deepening regional integration and advancing sustainable development while ensuring inclusivity and leaving no one behind.
Vietnam’s Role in Shaping ASEAN 2045
According to Dr Kao, Vietnam has been actively involved in drafting ASEAN 2045, placing strong emphasis on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as foundational pillars of the region’s future.
He expressed confidence that Vietnam’s progress and success in these strategic areas will make a significant contribution to ASEAN’s collective competitiveness, resilience and digital readiness.
ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 Nears Adoption
Dr Kao further revealed that under Vietnam’s leadership this year — in its capacity as chair of the Sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting — the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 is in its final stages and is expected to be formally adopted.
Once adopted, the masterplan will serve as ASEAN’s key roadmap for:
- Accelerating regional digital transformation
- Strengthening digital connectivity and interoperability
- Enhancing digital skills and innovation ecosystems
- Ensuring inclusive and secure digital growth across all member states
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“Vietnam has demonstrated strong leadership in rallying stakeholders behind ASEAN’s digital priorities, sharpening our focus on implementation and sustaining cooperation momentum. Its strategic emphasis on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation aligns closely with ASEAN’s long-term vision and will contribute meaningfully to our shared future.”
— Dr Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General
Regional Significance
Vietnam’s leadership at ADGMIN underscores ASEAN’s shift from policy formulation to execution and delivery, particularly in the digital domain. As digitalisation becomes central to economic growth, governance and social inclusion, ASEAN’s ability to coordinate, implement and innovate collectively will be critical to its long-term success.
The anticipated adoption of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 marks a key milestone in positioning ASEAN as a future-ready, digitally integrated region amid rapid global technological change.
