New mechanisms and policies, especially the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and the Law on Digital Technology Industry, are expected to create an environment to truly attract, retain, and maximise the potential of talented individuals, thereby bringing strategic breakthroughs to Viet Nam’s spearhead technological sectors.

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over the 12th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, that opened in Ha Noi on July 18, during which he demanded identifying general goals and strategic breakthroughs in the coming term, focusing rapid and sustainable development based on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, speaking at the Viet Nam – France business forum in Paris on June 11, emphasised that businesses need to join hands to connect the two economies, while the governments serve as facilitators—creating opportunities, providing favourable conditions, and promoting cooperation.

The merger of Can Tho, and Soc Trang and Hau Giang, along with restructuring of the administrative apparatus and perfecting a two-tier governance model, presents a historic opportunity to “redesign” a more streamlined, smarter, and better-connected governance system.