Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are inevitable trends, strategic choices, and top priorities in investment and development.

Prime Minister Pham
Minh Chinh worked with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology  on  February 23 on the implementation of the
Resolution of the 14th Party Congress and Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo on
science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. 

The PM was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi
Dung and leaders of ministries, sectors, and central agencies.

After 50 years of construction and development, the Vietnam
Academy of Science and Technology affirms its position as the core force of the
national science system. In 2025, it had 2,300 publications in prestigious
journals, and  granted 105 patents and
utility solutions, an increase of 2.7 times compared to 2024. In the period of
2021–2025, the Academy published over 12,000 scientific works and  granted nearly 300 patents, 1.5 times more
than the previous period. 

Implementing Resolution 57 of the Politburo, out of a total
of 45 assigned tasks, the Academy completed 12 tasks on time, with 33 tasks
currently being implemented within the deadline, with no tasks delayed. 

Closely following the list of strategic technologies issued
together with Prime Ministerial Decision No. 1131/QD-TTg, dated June 12, 2025,
the Academy achieved many outstanding results, such as mastering the process of
manufacturing modular hardware applications of AI for autonomous electric
vehicles; developing AI/IoT solutions for real-time detection and warning of
abnormal health conditions in livestock; and developing a model to predict rice
plant health based on remote sensing and deep learning. 

The Academy also successfully applied gene editing
technology to restore the function of the Rc gene in rice plant; identified new
gene variants related to colorectal cancer, serving personalized medicine; and
isolated and cultured many cell lines for artificial meat research. Other core
technologies developed include water electrolysis to produce hydrogen from
renewable energy; nano materials applied in thermal therapy, MRI imaging, and
drug delivery; and new generation Lithium-ion battery electrode materials with
high storage efficiency. 

In addition, the Academy promotes digital transformation in
management and administration; develops shared digital infrastructure and
platforms; and trains human resources to serve digital transformation. 

At the working session, the Academy proposed to continue
perfecting the institutions and policies for science and technology, especially
the management, finance, human resources mechanisms, autonomy in science and
technology, and investment in upgrading facilities. The Academy suggested being
assigned to lead the implementation of 5 strategic science and technology
projects on advanced materials; technology for deep processing of rare earths
and strategic minerals; new generation UAVs; nuclear energy technology; and
training and developing high-quality science and technology human
resources. 

Additionally, the Academy proposed piloting the
establishment of an international science and technology organization for
advanced functional materials; approving the project to develop human resources
and infrastructure for quantum science and technology research; and approving
the project to attract outstanding international research groups and Vietnamese
people abroad in key technology fields. 

Speaking at the working session, Prime Minister Pham Minh
Chinh emphasized that science, technology, innovation, and digital
transformation are inevitable trends, strategic choices, and top priorities in
investment and development, as they are important drivers to promote rapid and
sustainable growth. In this process, the Academy plays a central role as the
leading science and technology institution in Vietnam, a place that gathers and
crystallizes the intelligence and creativity of intellectuals and
scientists. 

The Prime Minister hopes the Academy will achieve
breakthroughs, gradually reaching the level of advanced countries in the region
and the world, aiming to become a leading scientific and technological research
organization in Southeast Asia by 2030, with international competitiveness in
several key areas, following the motto: “Elite intelligence – Mastering
technology – Strong innovation – Keeping up with the situation – Creating the future.” 

The Prime Minister requested the Academy to implement
synchronously four transformations, including: digital transformation, green
transformation, energy transformation, and transformation of the structure and
quality of human resources; to take the lead in applying artificial
intelligence and big data; to build a national database on science and
technology; and to focus on mastering core technologies and source
technologies, addressing practical issues of the country. 

The Academy is required to “open” laboratories, enhance
cooperation with the business sector, making businesses the center of the
innovation ecosystem; promote the commercialization of research results,
turning inventions into products, specific values in the value chain. 

The Prime Minister directed the Academy to build an action
program to implement the Resolution of the 14th Party Congress and the
strategic resolutions of the Politburo; to complete the dossier to submit to
the Politburo for the project to research and master some strategic
technologies before March 15, 2026; to submit to the Prime Minister the project
to enhance the Academy’s capacity in April 2026; to build a development
strategy to 2030, a vision to 2045, and a mechanism for autonomy and
comprehensive accountability.  

In governance, the Prime Minister requested a strong shift
from “task thinking” to “result thinking”; from “doing many” to “doing right
and doing well”; from “having activities” to “having specific products,”
“having clear contributions to increasing national productivity, quality, and
efficiency.” At the same time, to strengthen the linkage of the “three entities:
State – scientists – businesses, and to develop intellectual property, science
and technology enterprises, and the innovation startup ecosystem.

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