Within the framework of the 9th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly, the Government has reported on special investment mechanisms and policies designed for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

"Vietnam needs to develop national high-level production capabilities and follow a strategic roadmap to become self-reliant in science and technology to effectively join global value chains," said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung emphasizes that Vietnamese businesses, especially large companies, should take on the mission of mastering strategic technologies to control the country's digital transformation process.

Nguyen Manh Hung, former Minister of Information and Communications, has been officially appointed as Minister of the newly established Ministry of Science and Technology following approval from the National Assembly.

The Institute of Energy (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) has proposed considering Ha Tinh as a backup location in case nuclear power plants cannot be developed in Ninh Thuan.

The National Assembly is considering a resolution to address challenges in scientific research and innovation, including reducing bureaucratic obstacles, increasing funding, and ensuring researchers are not penalized for unsuccessful projects.

A draft resolution proposes major incentives, including granting researchers greater ownership rights over their work and streamlining financial management in scientific research.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam. To secure its place among leading tech-driven nations, the country must drastically increase investment in research and development.

In 2025, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI) at the Ministry of Science and Technology will strengthen bilateral and multilateral collaboration with global partners to advance scientific research and practical applications in atomic energy.

Professor Tran Xuan Bach, who is also a Health Economist and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University, specialises in decision-analytic modeling to guide the development and assessment of health technologies and policies.

The Party chief requested the prompt implementation of the NA’s resolution on piloting certain policies to resolve obstacles in scientific and technological development, and innovation activities.

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a "special mechanism" to attract global scientific talent, ensuring that foreign experts can enter Vietnam at any time.

Vietnam has been pursuing open source technology since 2000, but the results remain modest. Around 60 percent of AI projects globally in 2024 were developed on an open technology platform.

HCMC Mayor Phan Van Mai, speaking to the press recently, talked about the goals the city is striving for under Politburo’s Resolution 57, which calls for breakthroughs in developing science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

Along with the need to compete with low-cost Chinese products, Vietnamese enterprises in 2025 will also have to reform their businesses and use advanced technologies.

At the Southeast Asia Business Forum in Paris, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong highlighted Vietnam’s strategic role in connecting ASEAN and the EU, with a focus on expanding high-tech cooperation with France.

Efforts will be made to urgently complete and develop the national nuclear power infrastructure to support the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, while continuing to carry out the national nuclear power development programme.

With the recent launch of Resolution 57, Vietnam’s technology startups are hoping for groundbreaking policies that will accelerate innovation, strengthen the tech ecosystem, and drive the country’s digital transformation.

The rise of YooLife with VR360 technology and Zalo's national digitalization strategy highlights the promising future of Vietnamese social networks.