Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said the forum took place at a particularly meaningful moment, marking one year since the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and ahead of 2026 which is described as the starting year of a new era for the country.
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) bears the responsibility of “paving the way”, guided by a consistent spirit of transitioning from a management-oriented mindset to a facilitative one, from “input-based management” to “output-based evaluation”, and from fragmented investment to a focused approach centred on strategic technologies.
He set a goal for Vietnam to have modern and seamless digital infrastructure, high-quality, shared and standardised data, a skilled digital workforce with universal digital literacy, strong Vietnamese digital technology enterprises, and a safe, humane and civilised digital environment.
After nearly three decades of development, the Internet has become an integral part of Vietnam’s socio-economic life.
The events were chosen from categories including policy and mechanisms, applied science and technology, social sciences and humanities, and honours for distinguished scientists.
Equipped with 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the centre serves as the “brain” for real-time monitoring of traffic conditions and urban order. Through the system, police officers can observe traffic on major roads and junctions, promptly detect congestion, violations, accidents and incidents, and take timely response measures.
The National Assembly’s Resolution 193, issued to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, marks an important institutional step in modernising Vietnam’s telecommunications landscape.
With a total forest area of over 14 million hectares, including more than 10 million hectares of natural forests, forests exist in all 34 provinces and cities across the country. Given the large area and limited workforce, applying digital solutions in forest management and protection has become a top priority for the forestry sector.
Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.
Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for President and CEO Eric Hambly, a conference between the permanent cabinet members and NA Standing Committee members to discuss preparations for the 15th NA’s 10th session, and the annual meeting of the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are among news highlights on October 15 evening.
The People’s Committee of Bac Giang ward (Bac Ninh city) on October 14 launched a campaign to support local people in digital transformation and to clean and enrich the land database.
Fulfilling Resolution 57's mandates, plus enacting and enforcing the Digital Transformation Law, will lay a sturdy legal base so all Vietnamese can tap and thrive in the digital age equitably, securely and sustainably.
Vietnam already enjoys political stability and steady economic growth, giving it comparative advantages as it seeks to rise higher in the current climate of global trade competition. If the country successfully implements its reform agenda and delivers on the four resolutions, it will stand to reap significant benefits in the coming years.
Out of 16 finalists, the jury of 24 leading experts from cryptography, technology, and finance selected four first-prize winners across key themes.
New laws and policies, particularly the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Digital Technology Industry, are expected to help Vietnam attract top talents in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.
With the government's strong direction and active participation from businesses and citizens, national digital transformation is deepening, with a focus on building a digital government, economy, and society.
On the morning of July 20, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Government’s Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06, chaired the committee’s third meeting to review progress made in the first half of the year, and set out tasks for the remainder of 2025. In the first six months, ministries, sectors, and localities completed 76 out of 106 tasks under the Action Programme implementing Resolution 57.
On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution 57, outlining breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution reflects the Party’s strategic vision and political will.
It was also the PM's first voter engagement in Can Tho since the administrative merger of former Can Tho city with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces.
On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution 57, outlining breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution reflects the Party’s strategic vision and political will.