Vietnam to soon launch national digital learning platform for tech empowerment
The platform is a key part of the "Digital Literacy for All" movement, aiming to equip citizens - especially those in remote areas - with essential digital skills.
THE HANOI TIMES — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh launched a platform for Binh dan hoc vu so (Digital Literacy for All) movement on March 26 in Hanoi, marking its potential to bridge the digital divide, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Science and Technology will unveil a national digital learning platform, developed by the Ministry of Public Security, aimed at enhancing digital literacy and fostering technology adoption across the country.
The platform seeks to equip citizens with essential digital skills, supporting the growth of a digitally adaptive community while advancing e-government, the digital economy, and a smart society.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (middle) and other delegates attend the launch of the platform. Photos: VGP
This vision mirrors a historic literacy campaign that shaped Vietnam’s progress. Eighty years ago, as the country gained independence, over 95% of the population was illiterate. President Ho Chi Minh responded with the “Binh dan hoc vu” (Mass Education) movement, a nationwide effort that empowered citizens through knowledge. Just as literacy once drove national development, digital literacy is now key to Vietnam’s future.
