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Three strategic technology groups to be rolled out in 2025: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung chairs a meeting with ministries, agencies and businesses on September 30 to discuss the implementation of the 11 strategic technology groups. (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung chairs a meeting with ministries, agencies and businesses on September 30 to discuss the implementation of the 11 strategic technology groups. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

Speaking at a meeting with ministries, agencies and businesses on the implementation of the 11 strategic technology groups on September 30, Dung urged relevant ministries and agencies to proactively propose projects and suitable controlled policy experimentation mechanisms to attract Vietnamese technology enterprises, and domestic and foreign talents.

He requested that a detailed plan for the entire 11 technology groups should be finalised by December 31.

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Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

The Deputy PM also emphasised the importance of enhancing international cooperation to inherit and develop international best practices and experiences.

Earlier, following the directive of the Deputy PM at a meeting on September 9 regarding the selection and proposal of a list of strategic technology products to be prioritised for immediate rollout this year, the Ministry of Science and Technology submitted a report to the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, proposing three strategic technology products to be prioritised for implementation in 2025. These include a large language model and Vietnamese virtual assistant, edge-processing AI Camera, and autonomous mobile robot; 5G mobile network systems and devices; and Blockchain network infrastructure and application layers for traceability and digital assets./.

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