Vietnam’s digital technology industry has seen remarkable progress. On the sidelines of the sixth Make in Vietnam forum, VietnamNet spoke with Dang Thi Anh Tuyet, founder of the startup MedCAT, who shared her insights on how the Make in Vietnam initiative has influenced local startups.

As someone who has witnessed and participated in the sixth Make in Vietnam forum, how do you view the development of digital technology enterprises since the launch of this initiative?

Dang Thi Anh Tuyet: Since the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) launched Make in Vietnam, I have noticed a clear shift in awareness among businesses. There is now a strong recognition that we must create products made in Vietnam, for Vietnam, and even for global competition.

Since then, many new technologies and products have been introduced to the market by Vietnamese companies. I believe this is a significant achievement driven by the forum's impact.

Vietnam’s ICT industry currently derives around 32% of its total revenue from domestic value creation. The MIC has set a goal to increase this to 50% by 2030. From a technology entrepreneur’s perspective, how can we achieve this?

We already have a clear strategy, and the MIC has successfully instilled national pride, encouraging Vietnamese businesses to innovate and take bold action.

Our market is expanding, and the global competitiveness of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises is also rising.

After establishing a clear strategy and recognizing our capabilities in developing Make in Vietnam products, we need additional mechanisms to support businesses. If these mechanisms are put in place, I believe we can fully achieve this target.

From a personal perspective, I see Vietnam facing unique challenges. As Vietnamese entrepreneurs, we understand our domestic market better than anyone else.

Recently, many talented Vietnamese professionals abroad have expressed a desire to return home and contribute to the country’s development. Young entrepreneurs have a strong ambition to create Make in Vietnam products.

This presents an excellent opportunity to develop high-quality, technology-rich innovations under the Make in Vietnam initiative.

Resolution 57: A breakthrough for digital technology enterprises?

Resolution 57, recently issued by the Politburo, serves as a significant boost for the technology sector. Its implementation is expected to provide substantial support to digital enterprises and innovative startups in Vietnam.

I hope Vietnam will introduce policies to build a comprehensive technology business ecosystem. While leading tech enterprises play a crucial role, the ecosystem also needs smaller startups to thrive.

To achieve this, we need more targeted support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those working on cutting-edge and breakthrough technologies.

Breakthrough innovations often lack precedents for comparison, making it essential to have supportive policies that help bring products and applications to market quickly. Gathering user feedback early is crucial for refining these technologies.

Such measures will further encourage startups that already have well-developed products to launch them effectively.

With the right policies in place, what are your expectations for the future of Vietnam’s digital technology businesses?

I firmly believe that Vietnam’s digital technology enterprises will continue to flourish in the coming years. Vietnamese people have a natural passion for learning and excel in science and technology fields.

Our ability to understand the market and customers' needs is also improving. With a strategic direction and a shift in mindset, Vietnam is well-positioned to achieve its technological goals in the near future.

Trong Dat