Building a Digital Society to Enhance the Efficiency of National Governance in Vietnam

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, especially the digital technology, has been rapidly transforming all aspects of social life, driving a powerful process of digital transformation across all fields. The digital transformation program in Vietnam identifies the digital society as one of the three fundamental pillars, encompassing changes in the way social interactions and connections shift from traditional methods to digital connections through modern technology and communication infrastructure. Alongside the numerous positive aspects, the process of building a digital society also presents significant challenges for each country in managing issues related to ensuring digital citizen rights, establishing digital lifestyle standards, and ensuring fairness in digital commerce. In this study, we will: (1) Clarify the concept and characteristics of the digital society; (2) Explore the current status of building a digital society in Vietnam; (3) Analyze some barriers to the digital society construction; (4) Propose some recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of national governance in Vietnam today.