https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/epsp <p><em>Emerging Perspectives in Social and Politics</em> is an international, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing scholarly discussion on social and political developments in emerging and transitional contexts. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary research exploring the dynamic interactions between governance, society, culture, economy, and technology in shaping political and social transformation.</p> Tecno Scientifica en-US Emerging Perspective in Social and Politics 3125-0734 <p>Authors shall retain the copyright of their work and grant the Journal/Publisher rights for the first publication with the work concurrently licensed under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)</strong></a>.</p> <p>Under this license, authors who submit their papers for publication by <em>EPSP</em> agree to have the CC BY 4.0 license applied to their work, and that anyone is allowed to reuse the article or part of it free of charge for any purpose, including commercial use. As long as the author and original source is properly cited, anyone may copy, redistribute, reuse and transform the content.</p> <p>This broad license intends to facilitate free access, as well as the unrestricted use of original works of all types. This ensures that the published work is freely and openly available in perpetuity.</p> https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/epsp/article/view/1217 <p>Digital transformation is becoming a key driver for improving public governance efficiency and the quality of public services. This study assesses the current state of digital transformation in Vietnam’s public sector using the SWOT framework (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats). The research methodology is based on secondary data analysis from reports issued by government agencies, international organizations, and relevant studies. The findings indicate that Vietnam has made significant progress in the development of digital government. In 2024, Vietnam achieved an E-Government Development Index (EGDI) score of 0.7709, ranking 71st out of 193 countries, an increase of 15 places compared with the previous period. The National Data Exchange Platform processes approximately 2.8 million transactions per day. The VNeID electronic identification system has become a critical infrastructure for delivering digital public services. However, several limitations remain. The rate of online public service usage is not yet proportional to the level of service provision. Citizens’ digital participation remains relatively low. Information security, data interoperability, and disparities in digital infrastructure across localities continue to pose major challenges. SWOT analysis shows that Vietnam has substantial opportunities arising from the national data strategy, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital public infrastructure. At the same time, risks related to cybersecurity, digital exclusion, and technological dependency are increasing. The study recommends shifting the focus from expanding digitization toward a data- and outcomes-driven model of public governance. Key priorities include data standardization, enhanced interoperability, strengthened information security, digital capacity development, and the establishment of a performance evaluation framework based on public value.</p> Nguyen Manh Le Duc Anh Tuan Bui Thi Van Nga Copyright (c) 2026 Nguyen Manh, Le Duc Anh Tuan, Bui Thi Van Nga https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-25 2026-06-25 1 2 72−84 72−84 10.53623/epsp.v1i2.1217