Emphasising three strategic digital breakthroughs - digital institutions, digital infrastructure and digital human resources - PM Chinh called for close integration of science and technology development, innovation, administrative reforms, digital transformation and Project 06 with efforts to streamline the organisational apparatus and modernise leadership, management and working styles.
On December 16, the Mekong delta city of Can Tho held its first forum on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology and Can Tho University. The forum focused on making breakthroughs in these areas to support the implementation of Resolution No. 57.
The Law on Digital Transformation lays an important legal basis for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) is introducing targeted support packages to facilitate customer migration, ensuring seamless service continuity and straightforward upgrades to 4G/5G devices with Voice over LTE (VoLTE) capability. VoLTE technology offers superior HD voice quality and cuts call drop rates by more than 59% versus 2G.
Two foreign technology giants - SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper- have formally sought approval to pilot LEO satellite-based Internet services in Vietnam.
The Party and the State have identified digital transformation as one of the three strategic breakthroughs for the new era, as set out in the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.
The Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA), KuCoin Group, and 1Matrix Company have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ushering in a new stage of cooperation to strengthen blockchain infrastructure, expand digital asset applications, and accelerate the growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.
Jointly held by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Viettel Military Industry - Telecom Group (Viettel), the award is a concrete initiative to carry out the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
In just six months, from December 2024 to May 2025, Vietnam enacted four breakthrough resolutions hailed as “The Four Pillars” of national development in the new era.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The key to success in scientific research lies in the collaboration between private enterprises and universities. When private companies place orders with universities, academic institutions receive funding for operations while providing students with opportunities to handle real-world problems.
The issuance of Resolution No. 57 marks a strategic move to affirm the pivotal role of science, technology, and innovation in Vietnam’s socio-economic advancement.
Vietnam is making bold moves to embrace digitalisation. A major milestone was reached on December 22, 2024, when Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, marking a significant step to accelerate innovation, science, and digital transformation nationwide.
Vietnam needs a comprehensive plan, a long-term vision, and the active involvement of various sectors and economic stakeholders to create breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, according to Ha Son Tung, senior specialist and deputy head of the Advanced Optical Technologies Department under Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Science – technology is a spearhead sector—a benchmark for all developing nations, and Vietnam is actively shaping its own path in this field.
The Party chief requested the prompt implementation of the NA’s resolution on piloting certain policies to resolve obstacles in scientific and technological development, and innovation activities, stating that it is necessary to address institutional bottlenecks as soon as possible.
In order to immediately implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the Government has submitted a draft resolution on piloting several policies to remove obstacles in science, technology, and innovation activities, the PM noted.