In the context of strong digital economy development as it is today, Da Nang is facing a greater opportunity to become a new technology center of Vietnam.
The proof is that in the first 4 months of 2026, the number of newly established businesses in Da Nang increased by nearly 47% and technology capital continuously poured into fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor microchips, logistics...
However, what determines whether a technology center can be formed or not does not lie in the number of newly registered businesses or global startup rankings, but the most important factor is still human resources.
A technology company can rent an office anywhere, but for long-term development, they need engineers, programmers, data experts, research human resources and a knowledge ecosystem strong enough to operate.
In this aspect, Da Nang has an advantage of having a university system capable of training human resources for new technology industries. From artificial intelligence, semiconductor microchips to financial technology, digital data or automation, training programs are starting to change according to market demand instead of just focusing on theory as before.
More importantly, Da Nang's living environment is creating another advantage, which is the ability to keep young people.
For many years, an obvious reality is that students studying in Da Nang but after graduating often go to localities with more career opportunities, large markets and higher incomes such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi... to start a career.
Currently, the digital economy and global connectivity make geographical distance no longer a major barrier. A software engineer can completely live in Da Nang but work for customers in Singapore, Japan or Europe.
This opens up opportunities for Da Nang to both train human resources and retain human resources.
Investors may come because of incentives, but they only stay when they find suitable human resources and a sufficiently stable environment for long-term development.
Reality shows that many cities today talk about AI, semiconductors, startups or innovation. But not everywhere can create a true technology ecosystem.
If Da Nang can take advantage of its educational advantages, living environment, and global connectivity to build a high-quality human resource team, in addition to being a "livable city," it will also become a place to create real technological value.
