Hoa Binh province is undergoing a dynamic transformation amid Vietnam’s national digital transition. Building on Poliburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the province has rolled out a wide range of practical action plans. A standout initiative is the "Digital Literacy for All” movement, an effort to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital era.
The provincial Youth Union, public security department and
telecommunications enterprises dispatch staff to guide the installation and use
of digital services in Phuong Lam Market area in Hoa Binh city.
Laying
foundation for digital citizenship
"Digital Literacy for All” is a key initiative designed to translate the
Party’s directives in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW into reality. Inspired by the
historic "Binh dan hoc vu” (Mass Education) movement launched by President Ho
Chi Minh to eliminate illiteracy after the 1945 August Revolution, this modern
digital version serves as a bridge between the past and the future. It enables
people from all walks of life, including students, workers, farmers, civil
servants, and armed forces personnel, to access and apply digital tools in both
daily life and professional tasks.
On November 18, 2024, during a meeting with educators ahead of Vietnam
Teachers' Day, Party General Secretary To Lam underscored the urgent need to
launch the "Digital Literacy for All” movement.
He called for it to become a continuous, far-reaching campaign, particularly
focused on equipping communities in remote and disadvantaged areas with digital
awareness and basic skills. This mission, he emphasised, is not solely the
responsibility of the Party, government, or political organisations but also
relies on each citizen being proactive in learning, sharing, and applying
digital knowledge to help build a modern, inclusive society.
On May 15, 2025, the provincial Steering Committee for Science, Technology,
Innovation, and Digital Transformation hosted Digital Transformation Day and
officially launched the 2025 edition of the "Digital Literacy for All”
movement. At the event, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate Member of the Party Central
Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, emphasised the
crucial role of universal digital education in narrowing the digital divide,
enhancing national competitiveness, and ensuring inclusive digital
participation. He noted that the movement is especially important for
empowering farmers and rural communities to master digital tools and integrate
more deeply into the digital economy and society.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy echoed this sentiment,
noting that while digital transformation is an inevitable global trend, it is
also a long-term journey requiring the full engagement of the political system.
He stressed that the "Digital Literacy for All” movement must be implemented
regularly to ensure that digital transformation brings real, practical benefits
to people's lives.
Mobilising entire
political system
To ensure broad participation in digital transformation, Hoa Binh has called on
its entire political system to take part. Party committees, government
agencies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and local organisations have all
developed concrete implementation plans. Notably, the provincial Youth Union
has mobilised youth volunteers to provide digital skills training to local
communities. By May, more than 1,000 youth members had participated in hands-on
training sessions across 151 communes, wards, and townships.
Nguyen Duy Tu, Secretary of the provincial Youth Union, shared that during the
movement’s launch, youth volunteers worked with provincial police and
telecommunications companies to help residents install and use digital services
at Phuong Lam Market in Hoa Binh city. The Youth Union also established local
"Digital Literacy Teams” led by young people to spread digital knowledge and
essential IT skills. In partnership with VNPT Hoa Binh, they rolled out a
30-day movement to promote VNPT Smart CA digital signatures. Additionally, the
Youth Union organised an online contest to raise public awareness of Resolution
No. 57-NQ/TW. "We see this as a new learning revolution—where young people not
only offer technical support but also demonstrate the real-world value of
digital literacy,” Tu said.
The provincial public security department has also taken a leading role, framing
digital transformation not just as a technological challenge, but as a
political mission. "Digital transformation is for everyone—no one should be
left behind,” the department stated. Success, they noted, means citizens
feeling confident and empowered in using digital IDs (VNeID) and accessing
online public services.
Looking ahead, Hoa Binh aims to restructure its entire IT infrastructure within
Party agencies toward a cloud-based model by 2027, fully implement all national
digital platforms transferred by the central government, and complete the
provincial Party Committee’s integrated data centre by 2028.
Bui Duc Hinh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman
of the provincial People’s Committee, reaffirmed that the "Digital Literacy for
All” movement aims to equip every citizen, especially those in remote,
mountainous, and ethnic minority areas, with essential digital skills to ensure
inclusive participation in the digital era.
To ensure the movement becomes a long-term, strategic mission rather than a
short-term campaign, Hinh outlined several priority solutions, including
expanding public communication efforts, offering practical digital skills
training, establishing volunteer digital support teams in villages and neighbourhoods,
and empowering key local actors such as youth union members, teachers, police
officers, and grassroots tech teams. He also emphasised the need to strengthen
cooperation with telecommunications and technology enterprises to further
develop digital infrastructure that serves all residents effectively.