Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026
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# Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026
Targets 100% digital ID and public service access
Oct 21, 2025, 1:25 pm EDT | Lu-Hai Liang
Categories Biometrics News | Government Services | ID for All
Vietnam is targeting 100 percent digital ID and government service access by 2026. The ambitious goal comes as the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology hosted a national program to commemorate National Digital Transformation Day 2025.
The theme was “Digital transformation: Faster – more efficient – closer to the people,” as reported by Vietnam Net. The event highlighted Vietnam’s progress in building a digital government and economy, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in policy, infrastructure and public engagement.
According to government data, 80 percent of public services are now fully digitized, the digital economy contributes nearly 20 percent to GDP, and hundreds of thousands of public servants have received digital skills training. A nationwide grassroots digital technology network has also been established.
Despite these gains, the Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung acknowledged persistent issues. He pointed to lagging policy adaptation, fragmented data systems, limited inter-agency data sharing, and insufficient digital human resources. In some areas, he noted, digital transformation remains superficial.
Looking ahead, the government aims to make digital transformation a central pillar of economic growth and innovation. By 2026, all adults are expected to have a digital identity, a payment account, and access to public service portals. Officials emphasized that this goal reflects a broader commitment to equitable access and inclusive digital services.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan described the current phase as one of expansive development, following five years of foundational work. He noted that digital tools such as VNeID, Zalo, and online public services have become part of daily life, and th