Building And Perfecting Digital Government in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Necessity and Motivation in Today's Businesses

Abstract

In the context where digital transformation ranks as one of the foremost priorities for technology businesses in Vietnam, the Vietnamese government also places a special emphasis on digital conversion within the framework of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the synchronized implementation of the National Digital Transformation Program. As a large, modern, and dynamic city, Ho Chi Minh City has swiftly shifted from e-government to digital government, significantly impacting the digital transformation processes of businesses within the city. This presents both a requirement and an opportunity to assert the city's position as a leading center for economics, culture, education, science, and technology in the country. This article endeavors to clarify the necessity, some groundbreaking results, experiences, and requirements imposed on the digital government in driving digital transformation within businesses operating in Ho Chi Minh City today.