Digital Transformation and Improving the Effectiveness of State Management of Marine Economic Development: International Experience and Implications for Vietnam

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation has become an inevitable trend, profoundly impacting public administration and marine economic development. The study analyzes the relationship between digital transformation and the effectiveness of state management of the marine economy in Vietnam. It refers to international experience from the European Union, Singapore, China, and some other countries. The results show that Vietnam has made progress in digitalizing marine management through the vessel monitoring system, fisheries database, and GIS application in marine spatial planning. However, the implementation process still faces many challenges, such as scattered data, unsynchronized digital infrastructure, limited human resources, and inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms. Based on international experience, the study proposes six policy implications for Vietnam, including improving legal institutions, building a national interconnected marine database, investing in digital infrastructure, developing digital human resources, promoting public-private and international cooperation, with increased transparency and accountability. These suggestions contribute to the realization of the goal of sustainable development of the marine economy in the digital age.