Ericsson remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s rapid digital economy growth with Vietnam’s scheduled 5G commercialization in 2024.
In an interview with Bich Thuy from VIR, Rita Mokbel, Head of Ericsson Vietnam, discusses the strategic priorities and factors driving the country’s digital transformation.
Addressing the question of business strategies to leverage Ericsson’s technology leadership in Vietnam, Mokbel emphasizes the significance of the digital economy in Vietnam’s development strategy.
As the country aims for the digital economy to contribute 20% of GDP by 2025 and 30% by 2030, sectors such as manufacturing, transport, logistics, energy, healthcare, and education are seen as significant opportunities for 5G.
Mokbel highlights the synergy between 5G and the National Innovation Centre, along with government investments in the startup ecosystem, as catalysts for innovation and the establishment of a thriving digital economy.
As Vietnam prepares to expand 5G in the coming year, Mokbel anticipates increased investments in smart manufacturing, aligning with the government’s vision of achieving a 7% annual productivity growth rate by 2025.
Regarding the factors necessary for successful 5G commercialization in Vietnam, Mokbel underscores the government’s strategic focus on digital transformation across society, the economy, and government.
Cooperation between industry, academia, and government is vital to building innovative 5G use cases relevant to Vietnam’s needs. Ericsson, in collaboration with RMIT University, is already contributing to this by delivering training in various advanced technologies.
When comparing Vietnam to regional countries in terms of digital transformation and 5G rollout, Mokbel emphasizes the transformative impact of 5G on Vietnam’s journey towards becoming a digitally empowered society and realizing its Industry 4.0 vision.
She discusses the social benefits of digital technologies and the role of 5G in driving sustainable economic growth. Additionally, Mokbel notes the rising importance of private networks, foreseeing their use in enhancing operational flexibility, efficiency, and reliability across sectors critical to Vietnam’s development goals.
