Ministries, agencies and localities were also told to accelerate the development of national databases and digital infrastructure, with key databases on education, social security, personnel and health to be completed by November 30, 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam has called on Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in Canada to contribute practical ideas and expertise to Viet Nam’s development, particularly in science and technology, innovation and other strategic fields.

Science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation are being positioned as the main driving forces in building Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation. The requirement is to gradually master data, deep-sea technologies, establish strong research organisations, and turn scientific results into substantive capabilities serving governance, the development of the marine economy, environmental protection, and national sovereignty.

From prototype development and real-world testing to market connection, various startup support programmes and policies are placing greater emphasis on technology validation. This has created a need for spaces where ideas can be tested, refined, and gradually put into practice.

Science, technology, and innovation are key drivers for improving the quality of training, governance, and research in higher education. Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Training has focused on implementing in a coordinated manner tasks and solutions related to science, technology, and innovation, laying the foundation for improving the quality of higher education and contributing to the country's socio-economic development.

Eighteen months after the implementation of Resolution No.57-NQ/TW, substantial progress has been forged in establishing the foundation for the development of science, technology, and innovation. However, to secure breakthrough growth, an urgent requirement is to cultivate a highly skilled workforce capable of commanding strategic technologies.

After a year and a half of implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation have been placed at the centre of the new growth model. The next stage requires a sharper focus on delivering results, with a decisive shift from building mechanisms to creating products; from completing tasks to generating value; and from preparing conditions to making direct contributions to national development.

Viet Nam and France have agreed to share legislative and oversight experience, and expand cooperation across a range of strategic areas, contributing to deepening the Viet Nam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

At present, most enterprises in the field of science and technology remain small in scale, have limited resources, and face many difficulties in research and innovation activities. Experts say it is necessary to refine the support ecosystem and strengthen connectivity among the State, scientists, and enterprises to generate developmental momentum for this sector.

High-quality human resources remain vital for developing strategic technology sectors and enhancing national science and technology capacity.

Recently, at a working session to discuss basic scientific research, General Secretary and President To Lam gave directives, analysed, suggested, and pointed out bottlenecks, outlining key and comprehensive solutions to create momentum for the development of basic scientific research and make even greater contributions to national development.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has just issued Decision No.2555 approving the Programme for Excellence in Basic Research in Natural Sciences for the 2026-2035 period (PEBR), prioritising funding for basic research linked to strategic technology development directions and specific strategic technology products.

The scholarship policy recently issued by the government is expected to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics more attractive, especially basic sciences and strategic technology fields. However, scholarships are only an initial foundation in the broader task of developing high-quality human resources for science and technology.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reiterated Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s demand for breakthrough action delivering tangible and measurable results while chairing the third meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 in Ha Noi on May 11.

The scientific intellectual community is increasingly asserting its pivotal role by actively offering advice, policy criticism and recommendations, while conveying many thoughtful views to the National Assembly on the development of science and technology in the current context.

The draft Decree on the organisation and operation of the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) is currently open for public comment, aiming to improve the legal framework and enhance the independence, transparency, and effectiveness of funding.

The application of science and technology is considered the “key” to developing agriculture in a modern and sustainable direction. This is the optimal solution to create breakthroughs in productivity and product quality, meeting the increasingly high demands of consumers and increasing export competitiveness.

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico left Ha Noi on the early morning of April 14, concluding his three-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

To make a breakthrough in science and technology, it is not enough to rely solely on State resources. It is also essential to fully harness the role of private economic groups in providing leadership, making investment and helping to build innovation ecosystems right from the classroom.

Strategic autonomy in science and technology is no longer a distant goal but an urgent requirement, now that the foundation is sufficient and the time for action is ripe. With unique advantages such as rare earth elements, tropical forests, and aquatic resources, Viet Nam has the basis to master technology from within, creating a distinct competitive advantage.