Motivation to expand market, improve competitiveness

In the digital economic era, digital transformation is not only an inevitable trend but also an important lever to help businesses improve productivity, reduce costs, expand markets and increase competitiveness. Thanks to the application of modern technology and effective exploitation of e-commerce platforms, many businesses in Phu Tho province have gradually affirmed their position in the domestic and international markets.

VNPT Phu Tho promotes business support in digital transformation.

In recent years, the digital economy in Phu Tho has recorded many outstanding marks, contributing positively to GRDP growth and creating new momentum for local economic development. The whole province currently has nearly 600 enterprises operating in high-tech fields such as: Electronic components manufacturing, software, digital content and technology solutions. Many enterprises have reached international level, deeply participating in the global supply chain of technology "giants" such as: Apple, Samsung, Google. This success not only raises Phu Tho's position on the map of Vietnam's electronics industry, but also brings the province closer to the goal of becoming a modern technology manufacturing center of Southeast Asia. Thanks to that, the total export value of digital industrial products of the province is estimated at 6.7 billion USD/year, accounting for 16% of GRDP, showing that digital transformation is gradually becoming an important pillar in the local economic development strategy.

Along with digital transformation in enterprises, Phu Tho province is promoting administrative reform associated with the application of information technology, aiming to build a model of digital government - digital economy - digital society. The VPTEX online technology and equipment trading floor operates effectively, attracting more than 2,272 participating enterprises, with more than 10,900 product and technology searches, becoming a connection point for knowledge and digital innovation in the province.

In just 9 months of 2025, Phu Tho has implemented a series of programs to support digital transformation and innovation such as granting a Certificate of Technology Transfer to 1 enterprise; supporting 10 enterprises with a total budget of 4.05 billion VND; consulting on productivity and quality improvement for 5 units; supporting startups for 3 enterprises and 1 cooperative; organizing 2 major scientific seminars on dual transformation (green & digital) and startups from scientific research.

Thanks to that, the export turnover in the first 9 months of 2025 is estimated to reach 26.8 billion USD, of which high-tech products account for 82%, equivalent to 22 billion USD. This is an impressive figure, affirming the role of digital transformation in creating new competitive advantages for the provincial economy.

Automated production line at the animal feed factory of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Entering the market since 1996, Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Binh Nguyen commune) currently operates 8 factories, supplying nearly 300 animal feed products nationwide. Realizing that the trend of technology is a vital factor, the enterprise has boldly invested in automatic production lines, integrating AI, robots and Big Data analysis to optimize the process, improving operating efficiency by up to 20%. Modern equipment such as automatic feed picking robots, pellet presses, Expander equipment, smart dryers... have helped Japfa become a symbol of smart production in the Vietnamese livestock industry. In 2024 alone, the company recorded an output of 1.5 million tons, continuing to maintain its leading position in the domestic animal feed market.

Not only in the industrial sector, digital transformation is also spreading strongly in rural agriculture. A typical example is Tam Dao Mushroom Cooperative (Tam Dao commune) - one of the pioneering models in applying digital platforms to the production and consumption of agricultural products. The Cooperative has invested in building 3 fanpages, 3 websites, and at the same time cooperated with famous Youtubers and Tiktokers, organizing livestream sales on TikTok and Facebook. Thanks to the multi-channel sales strategy, revenue in 2024 reached nearly 1.9 billion VND, double that of 2022; creating stable jobs for 32 workers with an income of 5 - 8 million VND/person/month. Every month, thanks to the effective application of digital platforms, the Cooperative reaches thousands of new customers, spreading the Tam Dao Mushroom brand throughout the provinces and cities across the country.

Tam Dao Mushroom Cooperative has successfully cultivated and researched the production of many types of products processed from Cordyceps mushrooms.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Huy - Director of Tam Dao Mushroom Cooperative shared: Digital transformation not only helps us sell products more effectively, but also connects the farming community, spreading the value of clean agricultural products to many new lands. Currently, the Cooperative has expanded its raw material areas in Lao Cai and Tuyen Quang. In particular, the Cooperative has 11 products that have achieved 3 and 4 star OCOP certification, including: fresh, dried, tea and capsules. In addition, 1 freeze-dried cordyceps mushroom product of the Cooperative is certified as a typical rural industrial product in the Northern region in 2024 - a testament to sustainable development in the digital age.

Aiming to become a dynamic growth pole of the Northern Midlands and Mountains region, Phu Tho identifies comprehensive and extensive digital transformation as a top priority in implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.

A My Industrial Joint Stock Company (Lien Hoa commune) applies high technology in production, contributing to improving productivity and product quality.

Accordingly, the province will focus on building a Center for Startups and Innovation; supporting businesses to improve technological capacity, develop products with high added value; promote international cooperation, expand high-tech markets; train high-quality human resources, meeting the requirements of the digital economy and global integration.

In addition, the province is developing high-tech industrial parks, attracting projects with high technology content and high added value, aiming at the widespread application of 4.0 technology. The long-term goal is to make Phu Tho a bright spot on the national and regional digital economic map.

Van Cuong

Source: https://baophutho.vn/dong-luc-mo-rong-thi-truong-nang-cao-nang-luc-canh-tranh-240955.htm