Ho Chi Minh City is the first locality in the country to announce the Digital Transformation Program under Decision No. 2393/QD-UBND; followed by the Implementation Plan of the Program “Digital Transformation of Ho Chi Minh City in 2021” issued by the City People’s Committee in early March 2021. In order to carry out the tasks to achieve the set goals, HCMC needs many tools to implement. In particular, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City said that they will prioritize the establishment of professional center models to promote digital transformation in key areas of the City. The first phase will establish DXCenter in the downtown area to focus on promoting digital transformation activities in the locality, acting as a bridge between different components of the digital economy, creating resonance brings the highest efficiency to digital transformation. 1 of the 5 basic functions of DXCenter are promote innovation startup ecosystem, support individuals and businesses to research and develop digital technology products (Artwork: Executive production at AA factory). DXCenter will have 5 basic functions. Firstly, promote activities to connect supply and demand, transfer technology, test digital technology products, act as an intermediary linking components of the digital economy. Secondly, implementing activities to renew thinking and awareness about digital transformation through events, training programs, coaching, communication programs on digital transformation. Third, promote the innovation startup ecosystem, support individuals and businesses to research and develop digital technology products. Fourth, implementing international cooperation programs on digital transformation, promoting cooperation with prestigious partners in the world; seek funding sources for Vietnam’s digital transformation projects. Fifth, evaluate and appraise the quality and effectiveness of technology products; supporting research, development, improvement and upgrading of technology products and solutions. In the near future, DXCenter’s leadership will quickly implement specific activities, focusing on working directly with a team of in-depth consultants in key digital economy fields. Along with that, connecting with the leading technology business community, especially with information technology associations; media agencies to develop communication topics to raise awareness about digital transformation to individuals and businesses of Ho Chi Minh City; deploying communication activities, events, training, consulting programs to connect supply and demand. At the same time, DXCenter will be built into a “common house” on digital transformation, including thematic spaces on digital economy, digital infrastructure, digital government, digital society; space to display and introduce digital technology products and solutions. Data about these products and solutions will also be digitized on the DX-eHub platform, integrated with evaluation and testing functions, etc. to help customers easily find suitable products.

Germany will focus on developing the first quantum computer and related technologies. Illustration: Reuters The German Science Ministry will spend 1.1 billion euros until 2025 to support research and development of quantum computers, while the Economy Ministry will spend 878 million euros to support practical applications. The German Aerospace Center will receive about 740 million euros to work with industrial companies, medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to create two business complexes. According to Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize key industrial sectors of the economy. He pointed out that applications are in areas such as improving the quality of energy supply and demand management, improving traffic control and promoting the testing of new active ingredients. Mr. Altmaier said Germany’s goal is to become one of the leading countries in the development and application of quantum computers. Meanwhile, Science Minister Anja Karliczek said the government’s goal is to develop a competitive quantum computer within five years and create a network of companies in the field to develop. outstanding applications.