As Viet Nam enters a new era of national rise, the Party has identified science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as a solid foundation and central driving force for the country’s entire development process.

Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang has led a high-ranking delegation of the Supreme People’s Court of Viet Nam on a working visit to China’s Sichuan province to study the Chinese side's experience in judicial reform, judicial review and digital transformation in court operations.

After more than one year of implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, quantum technology has been placed at the centre and specified in the list of strategic products and technologies. Therefore, this technology is not merely a matter of scientific research, but a strategic issue for national development.

Implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, Phu Tho has rolled out a range of comprehensive and decisive measures, shifting strongly from a mindset of “working according to plans” to “working towards objectives, products, and tangible results”.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on August 15 held a working session with the Standing Board of the Quang Ngai Provincial Party Committee, during which he urged the central province to shift from traditional growth towards a model driven by science and technology, digital transformation and green transition.

Digital transformation in the Southern border areas, in line with Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, has created new momentum for socio-economic development, the building of an all-people border defence posture, the consolidation of national defence and security, improvements in people’s livelihoods, and the development of modern local administrations.

Viet Nam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Tran Phu Ward in Ha Tinh Province was established on July 1, 2025, with a natural area of 29.5km² and a population of nearly 39,000. After one year of implementing the two-tier local administration model, the results of digital transformation and renewal in the leadership methods of the Party organisation have been a decisive factor in enabling the ward to excellently fulfil its tasks.

Recently, the determination and strong sense of responsibility demonstrated by the Party and Government leadership in dismantling obstacles to digital transformation have manifested in clear, concrete directives and actions.

The profit “picture” of the banking sector in the first half of 2026 continues to reveal many bright spots. Positive business results at many banks show that growth momentum has come not only from credit, but also from services, digital transformation, stronger capital foundations and asset quality control.

Viet Nam and other APEC member economies are stepping up cooperation to help micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerate digital transformation and harness artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and competitiveness.

In recent years, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), traceability, and e-commerce have increasingly penetrated the agricultural sector. Many localities, enterprises, cooperatives, and households have gradually integrated science, technology, and digital tools into production and consumption, paving the way for agricultural products to better meet market demand.

Amid the wave of green consumption and digital transformation, the food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors are facing the need to strongly change their production and business models if they are to maintain competitiveness.

Over the past period, the two-tier local government model has been operating steadily within the overall three-tier governance system spanning the central, provincial and communal levels. Throughout this process, digital transformation has served not merely as a technical support tool, but as an essential means of ensuring the smooth operation of the new model.

Amid rapid digital transformation, digital competence has become an imperative prerequisite for every citizen. For older people, mastering technological skills empowers them to adapt more easily and their lives in the digital environment.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a trusted bridge connecting Gunma with Vietnamese ministries, localities, universities and businesses to promote concrete cooperation in investment, trade, science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and human resources development.

Politburo Resolution 57 identifies science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs and key drivers for developing modern productive forces, renewing the growth model and improving labour productivity.

Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Chairman of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee's Organisation Commission and Chairman of the Viet Nam-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group, hosted a reception in Ha Noi on July 22 for Executive Acting Secretary-General of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Hagiuda Koichi and his delegation.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has called on ASEAN and Russia to achieve breakthroughs in economic cooperation, expand collaboration in emerging sectors and strengthen people-to-people connections to translate commitments of both sides' leaders into tangible outcomes.

Viet Nam’s national digital transformation is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Data, digital platforms, and information systems have become crucial assets of the State, businesses, and citizens. Ensuring the security of digital assets is not only a technical requirement but also a core factor in safeguarding digital sovereignty, ensuring national security, and strengthening digital trust.