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.

According to Nguyen Quyet Chien, Secretary-General of the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations, the building of a centralised digital data platform not only meets urgent requirements but also opens up the ability to effectively exploit “digital resources”, towards forming a shared data repository to serve governance and operations, and create additional momentum for the development of the entire system.

The upgraded platform represents a comprehensive shift from a simple information-sharing model to a managed online technology trading system, enabling monitoring and measurement of real transaction outcomes. It is built on three pillars, namely new tradable technology products, a modern digital platform, and an improved operational model.

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 called on the Military Technical Academy (MTA) to strongly promote the spirit of “unity, resilience; innovation, creativity; intelligence, development” as it advances toward becoming a leading research university in science and technology.

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 12 urged ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW in a more decisive, systematic and effective manner, ensuring that each task delivers concrete and measurable results.

At present, green transition and digital transformation are regarded as objective requirements and strategic choices in the socio-economic development process. Breakthroughs in science, technology, and innovation form a crucial foundation for promoting green transition and national sustainable development.

A key requirement for Viet Nam’s development in the coming period is to turn words and trust into concrete, sustained and effective action, said Professor Tran Thanh Van, a renowned Vietnamese-French scientist, the founder and President of the Quy Nhon-based International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE).

As the country enters a new phase of development, two important resolutions of the Party Central Committee – Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW – have been identified as key foundations to help the private sector unlock resources, expand its development space, and create new breakthroughs in science and technology and digital transformation.

A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head of its Commission for Internal Affairs, paid a working visit to Spain from November 17 to 21.

The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the requirement to build and complete institutions suited to establishing a new growth model, restructuring the economy, and accelerating industrialisation and modernisation, with science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the main driving forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 called for rapid, robust and sustainable development in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with security and safety ensured at all stages.