Enhancing Vietnamese knowledge in the new era - Part 1: Spreading from the Community Digital Technology Group

In September 1945, just a few days after gaining independence, the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam launched three major movements: “Elimination of hunger, illiteracy, and foreign invaders”. The “Popular Education” movement became the largest literacy movement in the nation’s history, helping millions of Vietnamese people learn to read and write, opening a new era of knowledge and national autonomy.

80 years later, in the digital age, when technology has become the language of life and digital competence is a condition for participation in modern society, the Party and State have initiated the "Digital Literacy for All" movement with the spirit of inheritance but beyond the scope: Not only teaching letters, but also teaching digital competence; not only expanding knowledge but also expanding opportunities for human development in the new era of the nation.

Young people play an important role in popularizing digital skills for all classes of people. Photo: Duc Hanh/VNA

Lesson 1: Spreading from the Community Digital Technology Group

At a training session on "digital literacy" in Hai Ba Trung ward (Hanoi city), Mr. Le Nhu Quang was excited when the members of the ward's youth union showed him how to use and operate technology related to artificial intelligence. "With just a small phone, I can know about domestic and international information. We also do not need to go to the place to do public services anymore. If this movement is popularized to all people, it will be extremely meaningful in the country's digital transformation process," Mr. Le Nhu Quang shared.

In a small house in Duc Hop commune ( Hung Yen province), Mr. Bui Tuan Duy happily shows off his smartphone that has just been installed with the VNeID application. “Now, when going to the doctor, I just need to scan my ID code and I don’t need to bring any documents like before. At first, I was still struggling, but thanks to the enthusiastic guidance of the youth union members in the digital technology group, I was able to do everything,” said Mr. Bui Tuan Duy.

Those simple stories are a microcosm of the “Digital Literacy for All” movement, launched nationwide on March 26, 2025, where the lifelong learning spirit of the “elimination of illiteracy” movement is renewed in the technological era.

Implementing the program "30 peak days of implementing the Digital Education Movement" in Hung Yen province in 2025 (from July 7 to August 7, 2025), the Provincial Youth Union has established more than 1,000 youth volunteer teams with over 20,000 union members and young people participating. Union members and young people actively guide people to use online public services at commune-level public administrative service centers. 686 "Digital Education" youth volunteer teams have been launched and maintained effective operation; 200 "Digital Education" classes have been organized directly and online, each class has about 150 participants.

The classes focused on disseminating basic digital knowledge and skills; providing guidance on the use of smart devices, social networks and accessing online public services. In particular, the teams also supported people and businesses in bringing their products to e-commerce platforms, from creating booths to sales skills and product promotion. In addition, people were also instructed on information security, preventing online fraud and identifying bad and toxic information on cyberspace.

Comrade Thieu Minh Quynh, Secretary of the Hung Yen Provincial Youth Union, said: “The movement “Digital literacy for all” is a creative way to help people not only know but also proactively use technology in their lives. In Hung Yen, 100% of villages and residential areas in the province have established youth teams to pioneer digital transformation, with a total of more than 20,000 youth union members participating. This force is the core force supporting the grassroots government, accompanying and supporting people in accessing and effectively using digital platforms."

Also according to information from the Department of Science and Technology of Thai Nguyen province, in Official Dispatch No. 361/SKHCN-CĐS dated July 31, 2025, the whole province has established 92 community digital technology teams in all communes and wards in the area. Each team includes "one-stop" department staff, mass organizations (Youth Union, Women's Union, Farmers' Association...) and young volunteers, responsible for "going to every alley, knocking on every door", supporting people to install applications, submit online applications, use e-commerce and digital public services.

The community digital technology group is not only a “bridge between the government and the people” but also a true digital literacy classroom, where technology becomes a common activity in life.

According to data from the Department of Science and Technology of Thai Nguyen province, as of September 2025, the whole province has received more than 135,000 administrative procedure records, of which more than 117,000 records were submitted online, accounting for 86.94%, much higher than the national average of 68.48%.

The activities of the community digital technology team also created a strong shift in the application of public digital signatures: 540,000 people have been issued, reaching 80% of the planned target. The C-ThaiNguyen application - the province's digital citizen platform - has had more than 450,000 downloads, receiving nearly 4,800 feedbacks, helping to increase transparency and efficiency in e-government operations.

In addition, the “People learn AI” movement in Thai Nguyen province has also attracted about 400,000 participants, guiding people to get acquainted with and apply artificial intelligence in life and production. Initiatives and activities to support local people to access technology have been helping people learn basic skills as well as access high technology.

At the launching ceremony of the movement and the launch of the "Digital Education for All" platform, which took place on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed: If we perceive science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as objective requirements, strategic choices and top priorities in the current revolutionary period, we cannot help but mention digital society, digital nation and comprehensive digital citizens; from there, it is impossible not to have the "Digital Education for All" movement.

From the movement of "eliminating illiteracy: Popular education", to the movement of "Popular digital education", our Party and State have given a clear and specific direction. That is, the movement of "Popular digital education" must become a revolutionary, all-people, comprehensive, encompassing, and far-reaching movement. Many experts also believe that "Popular digital education" will only be truly successful when people consider digital learning as a natural need, like literacy in the past; it is necessary to form a culture of digital learning as a lifelong learning habit.

Final lesson: Arousing the spirit of learning and creativity

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/viet-nam-ky-nguyen-moi/nang-cao-tri-thuc-viet-trong-ky-nguyen-moi-bai-1-lan-toa-tu-to-cong-nghe-so-cong-dong-20251009082725531.htm