Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (right) and Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on January 6 asked the Ministry ofScience and Technology to remove bottlenecks in order to facilitate innovation.
Addressing a ministry's conference in Hanoi to review performance in 2020 and launch tasks for this year, the Deputy PM lauded the ministry for its quick responseto major and unexpected tasks regarding vaccines, test kits, and pandemicprevention and control.
He,however, urged the ministry to make its financial mechanism more transparent to boost science-technology and innovation,saying that businesses should be at the centre.
Minister ofScience and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted the contributions of science-technologyto the country’s economic growth of 2.91 percent in 2020, stressing thatVietnam posted one of the highest growth rates in the region and the world.
Productivity roseby 5.8 percent each year on average during the 2016-2020 period, higher than the4.3 percent average posted in 2011-2015 and exceeding the targeted 5 percent,he added.
According toDeputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh, science-technology contributedto addressing pressing issues facing localities around Vietnam, removingdifficulties and supporting enterprises to maintain and restore production andbusiness affected by COVID-19.
The ministrywill continue its close coordination with other ministries, agencies, andlocalities in completing key tasks like implementing the Government’s majorprogrammes and projects and reviewing and perfecting relevant mechanisms, policiesand laws in order to make science-technology and innovation the driver ofeconomic growth.
It will further conductresearch, especially on COVID-19 vaccines, establish research and developmentcentres and institutes and science-technology and innovation firms, and promotethe national innovative startup ecosystem.
Deputy PM Dam alsopresented a certificate of merit from the Prime Minister to the ministry inrecognition of its contributions to national construction and defence./.
Though 2020 is a challenging year for Vietnam with the rise of COVID-19, the 14th National Assembly (NA) has taken innovative approaches and managed to complete an enormous workload to fulfill all its three missions in lawmaking, supervision and major decision-making.
The Prime Minister has issued the National Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution by 2030 to fulfil goals set in the Politburo’s Resolution 52-NQ/TW that outlines policies guiding Vietnam’s active involvement in the revolution.
The regulatory sandbox for financial technology (fintech) which is expected to be created this year, coupled with efforts to promote the use of digital financial services, are expected to accelerate the development of fintech in Vietnam.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
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 average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (right) and Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
