How Da Nang plans to lead Vietnam’s digital future
DNO - Da Nang, Vietnam’s coastal metropolis, is positioning itself as a future digital economy hub with ambitions that go well beyond national benchmarks.
By 2030, the city aims for the digital economy to account for at least 35 - 40% of its GRDP, marking an ambitious leap from the current 24%.
For investors and tech watchers, the city is signaling its intentions through infrastructure.
Key projects under development include Lien Chieu Port, a free trade zone, Viettel’s CNC Tower, and an international data center at the High-Tech Park.
These initiatives are designed to anchor Da Nang’s competitiveness in logistics, cloud services, and cross-border digital trade.
Da Nang already stands out in Vietnam with worth-praising achievements. Software exports reached US$165 million in 2024 and digital workers account for about 8% of the local workforce, well above the national average of 3%.
Such cited figures underscore the city’s potential to become a magnet for both domestic and foreign investment in technology and innovation.
Da Nang is charting an ambitious roadmap for its digital economy, focusing on governance, centralized data, AI, and skilled talent.
Key sectors include trade, tourism, culture, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, environment, and energy.
The next years are widely seen as critical to the city’s digital ambitions, as predicted by experts.
In 2025 - 2026, the city will prioritize infrastructure and enterprise digital transformation.
By 2027 - 2028, attention will shift to open data platforms, AI applications, smart ports, a free trade zone, and an international financial center.
Especially, the financial hub is expected to unite capital, technology, and talent, creating a regional launchpad for Da Nang’s digital growth and positioning the city as a leading regional digital economy.