Sci-tech, innovation should be key driving force of growth: PM
Science, technology and innovation should be a key driving force of the country's growth, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Science, technology and innovation should be a key driving forceof the country's growth,Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
The PMwas speaking at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 17, which was held by the Ministryof Science and Technology to mark the 10th anniversary of VietnamScience and Technology Day (May 18) and the 60th anniversary ofPresident Ho Chi Minh’s meeting with intellectuals.
In hisspeech, PM Chinh said Vietnam is a progressive country with great potential andan increasing value in innovation, rankinng among the top 50 nations in theGlobal Innovation Index.
In order to carry out the 2021-2030 Strategy on Science,Technology and Innovation with a vision to 2045, it is necessary to continue renewing the mindset and take drastic actions to fully unlock and effectively utilise allresources, particularly by harnessing the brainpower and creativity of theVietnamese people, he said.
The PM called for raising awareness and actions of departmentsand agencies in the effort, continuing to fine-tune policies and mechanisms,thus making breakthroughs in technological application and improvement of researchcapacity.
Ministries, agencies and localities were assigned topropose and offer incentives to sci-tech workforce which aim to ignite their passion,entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset.
The government leader also suggested utilising State funds to investin high-reward sci-tech studies while spreading successful sci-techmodels in production and trade to foster a national spirit of learning,entrepreneurship and innovation.
On the occasion, PM Chinh called on firms to pay even greaterattention to and invest more in sci-tech, particularly in new fields that servegreen, sustainable, and eco-friendly development.
Delegates attending the event expected that the State would issue mechanismsand policies conducive to scientific research and development, in sync withinnovation and creativity./.
VNA
Related News
The Embassy of Vietnam held a seminar with Vietnamese scientists and intellectuals in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 15 to discuss cooperation in science and technology.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 23 chaired a conference on developing the science and technology market, aiming to identify challenges and put forward solutions for Vietnam to better manage and operate it.
The Vietnamese Party always considers sci-tech development and application a top priority and one of the most important driving forces for socio-economic development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Housing 149 out of Vietnam’s 712 sci-tech companies, Hanoi remains in need of breakthrough solutions so that the capital city can quickly raise the local quality and quantity of businesses to reflect its true potential.
Vietnam’s cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a notable shift in recent years. While the number of cyberattacks recorded in 2025 showed signs of decline, the proportion of organisations suffering actual damage rose to 52.3%. Cyberattacks increasingly target critical sectors, including banking, finance, energy, telecommunications, and government agencies.
Vietnam is among the fastest-growing countries within the group ranked between 21st and 50th globally in StartupBlink’s 2026 report. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hai Phong are now listed among the world’s top 1,000 startup ecosystems.
The country also aims to support at least 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in digital transformation, develop a minimum of five digital technology companies capable of competing with counterparts in advanced economies, and establish at least five operational data exchanges.
Highly valuing Bulgaria's extensive experience in operating the Kozloduy nuclear power plant and training specialised personnel, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet proposed boosting bilateral cooperation in specialist training, scientific research, and the sharing of management, operational, and nuclear safety expertise.
Dot Inc. is working with Google and an AI education partner in Vietnam to explore the deployment of assistive technologies in schools and educational institutions.
In addition to the exhibition activities, Agri & Biotech Vietnam 2026, lasting until June 12, is set to host a series of specialised forums and seminars. Topics of particular interest to businesses include farming exports, sustainable development of the pepper and spice industries, low-emission agriculture, carbon credits, the circular economy, biotechnology and innovative start-ups.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc said greater understanding of each side’s strengths and potential, particularly in AI and information technology, will provide a solid foundation for expanding future cooperation.
Vietnam is pursuing a focused approach to quantum technology, rather than trying to compete head-to-head with leading technology powers across the full spectrum of quantum research.
According to the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), cyberattacks are rising in both frequency and severity. Attackers are targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and public services with increasingly advanced methods. This isn't just a technical glitch, but a systemic vulnerability requiring a workforce that can analyse and respond in real time.
Vietnam has identified that strategic technologies with strong spillover effects are key areas for investment and development. These technologies help enhance self-reliance, create national competitive advantages, ensure national defence and security, and promote sustainable socio-economic development
Vietnam possesses significant advantages and strong potential to emerge as a global centre for artificial intelligence (AI), according to billionaire Eric Schmidt, former Chairman and CEO of Google and former Chairman of the US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI).
The event paired a robotics showcase with an innovation networking session, spotlighting Vietnamese companies’ research, development and technological mastery in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.
The competition offered Vietnamese students a valuable opportunity to affirm the country’s position on the global technology stage.
Vietnam and Estonia share similar approaches to digital citizenship development, placing citizens at the centre of digital transformation and using electronic identity systems and resident databases as foundations for online public services and digital transactions.
Representing Vietnam were VinRobotics and VinDynamics, two tech subsidiaries of Vingroup. They showcased "Make in Vietnam" humanoid robots, demonstrating the country’s growing capacity to integrate into the global robotics value chain.
Quantum computers are closer than ever. The year 2026 has been internationally designated the "Year of Quantum Security" -- and the window to prepare is closing fast.
Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung pressed ministries and agencies to rapidly convert their assigned tasks into concrete action plans with clearly defined responsibilities, and effectively launch projects that create strategic technology products capable of sharpening national competitiveness.
The portal will provide technological solutions and data infrastructure, while the service centre will facilitate system integration.
Mel Shalev, a former senior Israeli technology expert, who have spent decades working, conducting research and collaborating with partners in Vietnam, noted that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing profound changes to education worldwide, suggesting Vietnam capitalise on this trend to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)