The implementation of Resolution 57, championed by the Vietnamese Politburo, has entered a crucial new phase. In the evaluation conference of its one-year-and-six-month implementation, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that this policy has successfully reformed the political system, refined regulations, and removed bureaucratic barriers that have historically hindered innovation. This effort is seen as a strategic foundation for building national self-reliance in the digital era.
President To Lam stressed that the key to success lies in the synergy between knowledge creation, conversion into technological tools, and transformation into value-added benefits for society. Currently, the national focus is directed towards 10 strategic technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotics, biotechnology, and semiconductor materials. This concrete step is supported by close collaboration between the academic sector, research institutions, and industry players through the 'Three-Party Linkage' model.
The domestic industrial sector is also beginning to show its prowess in mastering high-level technology. The presence of semiconductor chip manufacturing plants by Viettel Group and chip testing facilities owned by FPT Group marks significant milestones that place Vietnam on the global supply chain map. This success is complemented by the massive 5G infrastructure, which now covers more than 22,400 base stations, tangibly aiding economic efficiency in remote areas and the agricultural sector.
The impact of this transformation is reflected in Vietnam's rising position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, where it now ranks 44th. Various regions in Vietnam have also begun adapting with specific solutions, such as the use of drones for agriculture in Vinh Long, the utilization of AI for tourism in Ninh Binh, and the adoption of cashless payments which now cover nearly 67 percent of online transactions nationwide.
Despite these achievements, the government remains focused on major challenges regarding future implementation. President To Lam gave strict directives that relevant ministries must not only focus on procedures, but must orient towards tangible, measurable results over the next 1 to 10 years. The transformation of science and technology is now officially established as the main driving force for Vietnam's economic growth and national security sovereignty.
