Science and technology accelerate the industrialization and modernization of the country, contributing to improving productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy.
On the morning of January 13, in Hanoi, the Politburo and the Central Party Secretariat held a national conference on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.
At the conference, Mr. Thai Thanh Quy, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Economic Commission, presented a summary report on the situation and results of the implementation of the Party and State's guidelines and policies on science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation in recent times; thoroughly grasping and implementing the spirit and core content of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
Many great achievements
According to the Report, implementing the Party and State's guidelines and policies, the cause of science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation has achieved many great achievements, making important contributions to socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, preventing natural disasters, protecting the environment, responding to climate change and sustainable development of the country.
Science and technology accelerate the process of industrialization and modernization of the country, increasingly affirming its role as a driving force in socio-economic development, contributing to improving productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy.
Natural sciences, engineering and technology have made many advances; many research projects have made great contributions to socio-economic development, especially in the fields of agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, energy, oil and gas, mechanics, manufacturing, military, security, etc.
Social sciences and humanities have actively contributed to providing arguments in the creative application and development of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and protecting the Party's ideological foundation; formulating guidelines and policies for national development and perfecting the legal system. Scientific and technological potential has been enhanced.
Science and technology organizations and staff have developed in both quantity and quality, becoming the leading force in research, application of science, technology and innovation. State management, mechanisms and policies on development and management of science and technology have continued to be innovated. A legal corridor has been established to facilitate the development of the national innovation system; the innovation startup ecosystem has begun to develop.
The National Innovation Center was established and put into operation with initial effectiveness. Vietnam is among the leading countries to issue a National Digital Transformation Strategy.
The state management organization system and legal framework for information technology and digital transformation continue to be improved. The national digital infrastructure is being promoted to be built in a synchronous and modern direction; the telecommunications infrastructure is being developed in a modern and widespread manner on par with developed countries.
National and specialized databases are gradually being deployed. The digital technology industry is developing rapidly, contributing increasingly to GDP.
Specific statistics show that Vietnam has 423 research and development organizations of different sizes, mainly concentrated in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; currently, nearly 900 enterprises have been granted Science and Technology Enterprise Certificates.
Vietnam has about 4,000 innovative startups, 208 investment funds, 84 incubators, 20 innovative startup centers; Vietnam's innovative startup ecosystem ranks 56/100 countries; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the top 200 innovative startup cities in the world. In 2024, Vietnam will rank 44/133 in the Global Innovation Index and 71/193 in the E-Government Development Index.
By the end of 2024, the proportion of the digital economy in GDP is estimated at 18.3%. In 2024, the digital technology industry will reach a revenue of 152 billion USD; the export turnover of hardware and electronics is estimated at 132 billion USD.
However, the Report also needs to frankly point out that there are still many limitations and weaknesses in the development of science, technology and innovation in Vietnam, such as: The speed and breakthrough in the development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation are still slow; have not really become an important driving force for socio-economic development; the potential and level of national science, technology and innovation are still far behind those of developed countries; research and application of science, technology and innovation have not made any breakthroughs, have not mastered strategic technologies and core digital technologies....
Top important breakthrough
Thoroughly grasping and implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Mr. Thai Thanh Quy said that the Resolution identifies groups of guiding viewpoints. In which, the Politburo affirms the particularly important role of science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation, clearly identifying this as the top important breakthrough, the main driving force to rapidly develop modern productive forces, perfect production relations, innovate national governance methods, develop the socio-economy, prevent the risk of falling behind, and bring the country to breakthrough development and prosperity in the new era.
The new point here is to clearly define the role of "being the main driving force" and at the same time link the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation with innovation in national governance methods, considering science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as important tools to carry out "innovation" in a modern direction, contributing to improving the effectiveness of national governance.
The Resolution clearly states the revolutionary, all-people, and comprehensive nature of the cause of science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, requiring the strengthening of the Party's comprehensive leadership, promoting the combined strength of the entire political system, and the active participation of entrepreneurs, businesses, and people.
Identify this as a profound, comprehensive revolution in all fields; implemented resolutely, persistently, synchronously, consistently, and long-term. People and businesses are the center, the main subjects, resources, and driving forces; scientists are the key factor; the State plays a leading role...
The Resolution sets out a number of target groups from now until 2030 and a vision to 2045. In particular, by 2030, Vietnam will be in the top 3 countries in Southeast Asia, the top 50 countries in the world in terms of digital competitiveness and e-Government development index...
The vision goal to 2045 is consistent with the general goal of national development stated in the documents of the 13th National Party Congress. Accordingly, the Resolution sets out the vision to 2045 as science, technology, innovation and digital transformation developing steadily, contributing to making Vietnam a developed, high-income country.
At the same time, higher goals are set for the period up to 2045: Vietnam has a digital economy scale reaching at least 50% of GDP; is one of the digital technology industrial centers of the region and the world; is among the top 30 countries in the world in innovation and digital transformation.
The rate of digital technology enterprises is equivalent to that of developed countries; at least 10 digital technology enterprises are on par with advanced countries. Attract at least 5 more leading technology organizations and enterprises in the world to set up headquarters, invest in research and production in Vietnam.
Basically, the specific goals stated in the vision to 2045 are about twice as high as those for the period to 2030. These contents are considered and proposed based on scientific and practical grounds, ensuring feasibility in implementation.
The Resolution sets out groups of tasks and solutions. In particular, it emphasizes raising awareness, making breakthroughs in innovative thinking, determining strong political determination, resolutely leading and directing, creating new momentum and new spirit in the whole society for the development of science, technology, and innovation; urgently and resolutely perfecting institutions; eliminating all thoughts, concepts, and barriers that are hindering development; making institutions a competitive advantage in the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
The Resolution also requires increasing investment and improving infrastructure for science and technology; innovation and national digital transformation; developing and promoting high-quality human resources and talents to meet the requirements of science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation; promoting digital transformation, application of science, technology and innovation in the activities of agencies in the political system; improving the effectiveness of national governance, the effectiveness of state management in all fields, ensuring national defense and security; strongly promoting science, technology, innovation and digital transformation activities in enterprises; strengthening international cooperation in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development./.
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