Seminar on “The Impact of the Digital Economy on Economic Productivity: Theoretical Foundations and International Experiences”
19/09/2025
On the morning of September 19, 2025, University of Economics, The University of Da Nang, in collaboration with the National Economics University, hosted the national seminar titled “The Impact of the Digital Economy on Economic Productivity: Theoretical Foundations and International Experiences.” The event was part of a state-level research project, code KX.01.07/21-30.
The seminar served as a platform for lecturers, researchers, and policy experts to exchange and discuss the concept and scope of the digital economy (DE) and economic productivity. It explored theoretical frameworks on the DE’s impact on productivity, analyzed international experiences in leveraging the positive effects of the DE, and drew lessons applicable to Vietnam.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh from the National Economics University stated: “Through the presentations and discussions at this seminar, we aim to establish a clear theoretical framework, identify the primary channels through which the digital economy impacts productivity, and derive relevant international lessons to propose feasible and effective policy solutions for Vietnam”.
Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh delivers the keynote address
The seminar focused on four key themes:
- Analyzing the concept and scope of the “digital economy” and “economic productivity” in both international and Vietnam-specific contexts, including practical measurement indicators.
- Examining the channels through which the DE affects productivity: labor productivity, total factor productivity, innovation, industrial structure, production organization, and workforce skills.
- Sharing international experiences in maximizing the positive impacts of the DE, covering policies, institutions, implementation models, and solutions to overcome barriers, from both developed nations and developing countries with similarities to Vietnam.
- Drawing lessons and proposing specific policy directions for Vietnam to promote the DE and enhance economic productivity, including support policies, infrastructure investment, skill development, innovation, and institutional improvements.
Delegates present their presentation
A highlight of the seminar was the in-depth presentations. MSc. Le Thi Hau (Thuy Loi University) opened with a paper on “Theoretical Foundations of the Digital Economy, Productivity, and Its Impact on Economic Productivity.” This was followed by Dr. Do Van Huan (National Economics University) with a study on “The Digital Economy and Its Impact on Productivity: International Experiences and Lessons for Vietnam.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Bình (University of Economics, University of Da Nang) presented on “The Impact of Digital Transformation and Human Capital on Economic Growth in Vietnam”.
Delegates engage in discussions
Evaluating the DE’s impact on economic productivity in the current context will enable Vietnam to better identify new drivers for enhancing productivity through the DE. This will support the formulation of strategies, perspectives, and a comprehensive set of solutions to harness the DE’s positive effects, driving productivity growth through 2030. These efforts align with Vietnam’s Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030; The National Strategy for Digital Economy and Society Development to 2025, with a vision to 2030; and the National Program on Labor Productivity Improvement through 2030.