Vietnam’s newest issuance of 10 strategic technology groups is predicted to create an essential foundation for growing core applied sciences, and merchandise, contributing to digital economic system growth, nationwide competitiveness and safety.
According to the federal government’s Decision No.21/2026/QD-TTg on strategic applied sciences and strategic technology merchandise issued on April 30, the listing covers many key areas of the digital economic system and future industries.
Digital technology is recognized because the central group, together with AI, huge knowledge, cloud computing, edge computing, the Internet of Things, and blockchain. This is taken into account the muse for nationwide digital transformation and the event of the digital economic system.
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In addition, the choice additionally identifies different strategic technology areas akin to next-generation cell community technology; robotics and automation; superior biotechnology and biomedical technology; superior power and supplies technology; semiconductor chip technology; cybersecurity and quantum technology; marine, ocean and subsurface technology; aerospace technology; high-speed rail and concrete rail technology.
Along with the listing of strategic applied sciences, the federal government additionally issued an inventory of strategic technology merchandise with many particular product groups, divided into two important groups.
The first group consists of strategic technology merchandise which have already established markets and the potential to instantly influence financial growth. Prominent merchandise on this group embrace the Vietnamese language big-screen mannequin, digital assistants and specialised AI; AI cameras for edge processing; digital mirroring platforms; cloud computing platforms; 5G/5G-advanced cell community units and techniques; industrial robots; good manufacturing platforms; cybersecurity options for vital infrastructure and nationwide databases.
The listing additionally notably highlights biotechnology and biomedical merchandise akin to next-generation vaccines for people; cell therapies; personalised medical product manufacturing techniques utilizing 3D printing technology; clever biosensor techniques; and next-generation plant, animal, and aquatic species created utilizing cell technology, gene modifying, and biotechnology.
In power and new supplies, the merchandise included within the class comprise superior batteries and built-in power storage techniques; inexperienced hydrogen manufacturing, storage, transport and distribution techniques; carbon seize, utilisation and storage techniques; superior supplies and high-performance practical supplies for processing and manufacturing industries.
The second group consists of technology merchandise that create new progress drivers, foundational applied sciences for the longer term, and applied sciences that guarantee self-reliance within the fields of safety and defence.
This group contains specialised chips; quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum sensors; applied sciences for the extraction and deep processing of minerals, oil, fuel, and uncommon earth; applied sciences for deep-sea and offshore power exploration; small modular nuclear reactors; satellites and low-orbit satellite tv for pc constellations for Earth commentary; industrial platforms and built-in techniques for high-speed rail and concrete rail.
According to the choice, the Ministry of Science and Technology will preside over and coordinate with ministries and businesses to periodically assessment and consider the listing to undergo the prime minister for updating it to satisfy the necessities of socioeconomic growth.
This determination will take impact from July 1 and replaces Decision No.1131/QD-TTg dated June 2025 on the promulgation of strategic applied sciences and strategic technology merchandise.
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