Ho Chi Minh City launches digital transformation plan for SMEs

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a strategic plan to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation efforts for the 2026-2030 period. The initiative aims to address critical barriers such as limited financial resources, lack of skilled personnel, and inadequate technological infrastructure.

According to Ly Minh Tuan of the municipal Department of Science and Technology, the city’s approach is guided by three principles: prioritizing concrete effectiveness over formalistic investment, placing businesses at the center with the State acting as an enabler, and fully digitalizing the support process. The scheme intends to create an ecosystem that assists businesses in evaluating digital readiness, implementing suitable solutions, and scaling effective models through coordinated measures including financial assistance and workforce training.