2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed a decision approving the Digital Government Development Programme, setting a roadmap to build a fully digital state apparatus by 2030.
Viet Nam, IAEA review national nuclear power infrastructure
Viet Nam is working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a comprehensive review of its national nuclear power infrastructure, an important step in preparing for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and similar projects in the future.
Seventh Ho Chi Minh Awards, State Awards for science, technology to be presented on National Day 2027
The seventh Ho Chi Minh Awards and State Awards for Science and Technology – the country’s most prestigious honours in the field – will be presented on September 2, 2027, coinciding with Vietnam’s National Day, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced at its regular press briefing on December 1.
Viet Nam stands ready to become region’s “green–digital laboratory”: Prime Minister
Viet Nam faces a historic opportunity for breakthrough development and stands ready to become the region’s “green–digital laboratory”, noted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the closing session of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26.
List of 10 groups of key digital technology products and services announced
The Minister of Science and Technology has promulgated Circular 31/2025/TT-BKHCN (Circular 31) on a list of key digital technology products and services.
Viet Nam launches US$19 bln credit package to speed up digital transformation
VGP - The launching ceremony of a VND 500 trillion (US$19.23 billion) credit program for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic infrastructure development was held in Ha Noi on May 29.
Intellectual property – engine for Viet Nam's drive towards prosperity
Intellectual property (IP) has become a vital catalyst for science - technology and innovation, poised to drive Viet Nam’s transformation into a high-income nation with a modern industrial base by 2045, under the Politburo’s Resolution No.57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024.
Driving force in innovation ecosystem
Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025, issued by the Politburo on the development of the private economy, marks not only a significant institutional reform but also a groundbreaking shift in mindset by establishing private enterprises as the core driving force in the national innovation ecosystem.
Creating resources for innovative businesses
A barrier to business development is the “bottleneck” in terms of institutions and policies. The timely abolishing of outdated regulations and the creation of a clear legal corridor to help businesses seize opportunities and make breakthroughs in the digital economy are important tasks in the current period.
Renewing and improving mechanisms and policies for development of science and technology
The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the requirement to build and complete institutions suited to establishing a new growth model, restructuring the economy, and accelerating industrialisation and modernisation, with science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the main driving forces.