Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need for a decisive breakthrough in the digital economy, with the data economy and artificial intelligence (AI) serving as new, smarter and more sustainable pillars of growth, while concluding the first meeting in 2026 of the Government’s Steering Committee on science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 on February 25.

Science, technology and innovation must be the foundation to fulfil the country’s double-digit growth in the coming time, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Government’s Steering Committee on science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06, while chairing the committee’s first meeting of 2026 on February 25.

Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member and deputy head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, chaired working sessions with Rosen Partners, Arizona State University (ASU), Meta Platforms, and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) on February 19-20 within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam’s trip to Washington D.C. for the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) demonstrates the Party’s strong capacity for self-renewal and its ability to draw lessons from practice, as reflected in its frank acknowledgement of the limitations of the current development model and its firm commitment to continued reform, according to former Indian Deputy National Security Adviser S.D. Pradhan.

The 14th National Party Congress is expected not only to define Viet Nam’s internal development orientations but also to position the country in a rapidly changing and unpredictable international environment, thereby consolidating national standing, strengthening strategic autonomy and promoting selective international integration.

Chairman of the Israel-Viet Nam Friendship Association and former Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Viet Nam Eyal Buvilski said that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam represents both a reflection on past achievements, and a clear forward-looking vision defining national goals and priorities for the years ahead.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung hosted Amandeep Singh Gill, UN Under-Secretary-General and the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, and Lee Chung-hoon, CEO of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., in Ha Noi on January 16.

Viet Nam secured three prizes at the ASEAN Digital Awards 2026, including two Gold Awards in the Digital Startup and Innovation categories, underscoring the country’s rising standing in innovation and the development of the regional digital economy.

Current amendments to the Capital Law should adopt an innovative and long-term approach, providing a strong legal framework for Ha Noi to fully leverage its unique potential, pilot new models, and try new approaches, while ensuring discipline, transparency, and the public interest, Party General Secretary To Lam has stated.

A seminar themed “Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW: Foundation for private enterprises to break through in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation” was held jointly by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies on January 9.

Vietnam is aiming to become a high-tech economy with the STI pillars identified as the enablers, and the local conditions enable their rapid development, said an Israeli expert.

“Make in Viet Nam” is entering a phase of strong transformation, as digital technology enterprises move beyond outsourcing to proactively master technologies and develop products aligned with the real needs of people and the global market.

Party General Secretary To Lam has highlighted groundbreaking actions and spreading results as the guiding motto for 2026, marking a shift from the “start-up and runway” phase in 2025 to a period of acceleration in the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation held a conference in Ha Noi on December 25 to review its work in 2025 and outline key tasks and solutions for 2026. Party General Secretary To Lam chaired the conference and delivered a keynote address.

The Viet Nam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club on December 19 unveiled its annual list of the top 10 outstanding science and technology events for 2025.

The Institute of Banking and Finance of the National Economics University, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK), opened the international scientific conference titled “AI and Innovation in Financial Market Analysis” (AIFMA) in Ha Noi on December 15. 

Legislative thinking needs to shift from a mindset of “pre-approval” and “absolute safety” towards proactively accepting risks in a controlled manner; stepping up the application of science and technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in law-making. These ideas have attracted considerable attention from experts and the public.

Viet Nam will become an attractive destination for technology talent and innovative startup communities from the region and around the world, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised at the opening ceremony of TechFest Vietnam 2025 in Ha Noi on December 13 evening.

After a year of implementing Resolution No.57/NQ-TW, Viet Nam’s innovative startup ecosystem has seen many positive developments, with thousands of startup projects and businesses operating in various fields; hundreds of fundraising deals have been facilitated; and many technology products and solutions have entered regional and international markets. Creative spaces, innovation centres, investment funds, and startup support programs have expanded in terms of both scale and quality.

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is hosting the 13th Conference of the International Association for Statistical Computing – Asian Regional Section (IASC-ARS) 2025 from December 4 to 6, drawing hundreds of statisticians, data scientists, AI researchers, and econometricians from Asia, Europe, the US, and Australia.