At its (*31*) press briefing, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) introduced that it has submitted plans to the Prime Minister to deploy 4 key strategic expertise products starting (*31*) 31, with the remaining initiatives focused for implementation by December.
Speaking on the convention, Mr. Ha Minh Hiep, Chief of the Office of MOST, highlighted a number of key coverage breakthroughs revamped the previous 9 months. These embrace vital regulatory reforms and the implementation of Resolution 57, which emphasizes the foundational function of science, expertise, innovation, and digital transformation in Vietnam’s nationwide improvement.
One main milestone was the discharge of the National Digital Architecture Framework, serving as a blueprint for ministries, companies, and localities to construct their very own digital architectures. This goals to remove redundant investments and guarantee systemic cohesion throughout all ranges of presidency.
Additionally, the ministry has launched 84 nationwide digital platforms, of which 28 are already being operated by numerous authorities entities. Many administrative procedures have now transitioned to on-line companies, supporting extra environment friendly two-level governance.
According to Mr. Hiep, the newly enacted Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation 2025 has addressed long-standing institutional and procedural boundaries, together with funding mechanisms, expertise shortages, scientific data entry, and procurement processes. It is anticipated to considerably improve Vietnam’s innovation capability.
A consultant from the Department of Information Technology Industry shared that MOST is specializing in enabling home companies to grasp core applied sciences, promote R&D, and commercialize crucial cybersecurity options.
The ministry has additionally submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister for the event of large-scale strategic expertise enterprises. These entities can be tasked with advancing Vietnam’s digital infrastructure, expertise pool, information techniques, and cybersecurity sovereignty.
The initiative’s main targets are to:
Build proactive cybersecurity capability to defend crucial infrastructure and private information.
Ensure Vietnam’s digital sovereignty by means of homegrown tech options.
Develop a nationwide cybersecurity heart community for data sharing.
Create aggressive cybersecurity products and companies for each home and worldwide markets.
To assist this imaginative and prescient, MOST is implementing a “grand challenge” mannequin: Ministries and companies will outline complicated, high-priority issues, and enterprises might be tasked with creating options.
This dual-purpose strategy permits companies to each grasp key applied sciences and produce viable products to market. Major Vietnamese firms may also be inspired to spend money on or undertake these homegrown applied sciences for operational use, creating robust home demand.
Mr. Bui Hoang Phuong, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, emphasised that these challenges are “not easy” and are designed to construct nationwide resilience and self-reliance.
(*4*) stated Deputy Minister Phuong. “The State will support with funding or place direct orders.”
In June 2025, MOST launched an inventory of 21 national-level “grand challenges” spanning numerous sectors – starting from agriculture and manufacturing to infrastructure improvement and frontier applied sciences reminiscent of AI, blockchain, and 5G.
This effort displays the ministry’s agency dedication to translating Resolution 57 into real-world innovation, positioning science, expertise, and digital transformation as pillars of nationwide development.
Du Lam