Can Tho Department of Industry and Trade Director: ‘I use 3 virtual assistants, tasks can be shortened’

In a forward-looking address at the Can Tho City Business Conference, Director Ha Vu Son of the Department of Industry and Trade championed the accelerating pace of digital transformation. Son, a vocal proponent of integrating technology into public service, shared his personal experience leveraging three AI virtual assistants, emphasizing their capacity to significantly shorten work processes and automate tasks, including drafting official speeches. This firsthand account underscores the city's commitment to embracing innovation.

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I use three virtual assistants. All tasks can be shortened, I can do all the documents myself. Today, for this speech, I asked Chat GPT to prepare some ideas for me, it listed all the figures for Can Tho City in 2025, how big the targets are, converted them into USD for me to present here, without needing an office worker to do it for me.

Son's remarks highlighted the tangible benefits of digital adoption, drawing parallels with the banking sector where internet banking has drastically reduced the need for traditional accounting staff. He also pointed to the disruptive potential of automation, referencing the introduction of robots in Japanese restaurants, which has led to job displacement. These observations serve as a stark reminder of the evolving economic landscape and the imperative for businesses and individuals to adapt.

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I am asking the postal industry and businesses to 'do their utmost for digital transformation'.

The conference, a collaboration between the Department of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Post Corporation, aimed to foster a deeper understanding and adoption of digital solutions among local enterprises. Son urged the postal sector and businesses to "do their utmost for digital transformation," aligning with the city's strategic goals. The Vietnam Post Corporation, represented by its Business Operations Center Director Le Van Nghi, pledged its commitment to supporting businesses in reducing logistics costs, expanding market reach, and contributing to the region's double-digit growth, reinforcing the collaborative spirit driving Can Tho's economic development.

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We want to accompany the local government and support businesses to develop together in the new era, helping the locality achieve double-digit growth. Vietnam Post wants to contribute a small part to the cause of local development.