The firms represented sectors including defence, food and beverage, smart manufacturing, logistics and greentech, engaging with Vietnamese counterparts to explore potential partnerships.

Organisers said discussions focused on cooperation opportunities in digital transformation, sustainable production and supply chain development, areas where Estonia has sought to expand partnerships in Southeast Asia.

Tsahkna was travelling to HCM City from Hanoi at the time of the seminar, with engagements in the southern economic hub scheduled as part of his April 22-24 official visit to Vietnam, made at the invitation of Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

During the trip, Tsahkna is expected to hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart in Hanoi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, before continuing to HCM City for meetings with local authorities and the business community.

An Estonian delegation including Ambassador Hannes Hanso and senior officials is due to take part in activities in the city, including an official reception and meetings with leaders of the HCM City People’s Committee.

Discussions are expected to centre on cooperation in information technology, digital transformation, e-government and trade and investment, underscoring Estonia’s strengths in digital governance and Vietnam’s push to expand high-value sectors.

The seminar forms part of broader efforts by both countries to strengthen economic cooperation as Vietnam’s largest economic hub seeks to deepen international partnerships in innovation-driven industries.

Estonia and Vietnam boost digital transformation, innovation cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Estonia are moving to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, and high-tech sectors, leveraging complementary strengths to advance bilateral ties in a more substantive and future-oriented direction.