Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology hosted a national conference in Hanoi to discuss the institutional framework for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, the forum focused on efforts to overcome regulatory barriers to promote sustainable national development.
In his remarks, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan outlined the major achievements of his ministry, which has drafted dozens of laws and sub-law regulations following Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW. According to him, the greatest challenge today is no longer formulating new policies, but ensuring that these rules are applied uniformly and effectively on the ground.
Echoing this view, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung emphasized the importance of measuring the effectiveness of each policy through tangible results. He stressed that the success of regulations must be reflected in the number of technologies mastered, research products commercialized, and the concrete contribution of this sector to the country's economic growth.
To achieve these targets, the government is encouraging close collaboration among the four main pillars of the innovation ecosystem. The government is urged to reform public management and accelerate decentralization. Meanwhile, the scientific and academic community is expected to focus on applied research aligned with market needs, while businesses are encouraged to actively invest in research and technological development.
In addition, accelerating budget absorption for the science and technology sector is a crucial priority. The Deputy Prime Minister instructed ministers and local leaders to directly supervise the allocation and utilization of these funds so as not to lose development momentum. Thus, institutional regulations are expected no longer to be a hindrance, but to transform into a driving engine of national competitiveness.
