In his address, PM Chinh asked relevant ministries and the Government Office to collect feedback at the event to propose a draft directive for this national effort.

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference.

Sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and workforce quality improvement are objective requirements, strategic choices, and top priorities, he said, adding that they must be centred around the people and businesses, making them the core drivers of the process.

He reflected on Vietnam’s achievements in these areas, highlighting how they have propelled economic development across sectors, including agriculture.

Referring to the contents of the Resolution on breakthroughs in the development of sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation, as well as the Government's action plan for the resolution, PM Chinh urged ministries, agencies, localities, research institutes, universities and businesses to focus on their nine assigned tasks and solutions.

Any relevant institutional, procedural, and policy bottlenecks should be addressed by the second quarter this year, he stressed.

The PM also outlined plans to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure spanning digital, information technology, transport, healthcare, education, sport, energy, cultural and entertainment infrastructure, which should be integrated with the establishment of innovation centres and diversification of domestic and foreign resources, including state, private, and public contributions, adding this should be done through public-private partnerships, loans, and government bonds.

The Government leader directed a sweeping overhaul of the education system at all levels, from secondary to university and post-graduate studies, to cultivate a contingent of specialists and deepen their expertise. This includes expanding domestic and international training courses, and issuing mechanisms to attract top talents.

He ordered smart governance to optimise management, eliminate bureaucratic processes, and promote decentralisation, with power-sharing alongside appropriate resource allocation.

Thanking foreign technology corporations for their contributions to Vietnam’s development, PM Chinh called for facilitating technology transfer, especially core and foundational technologies, to drive development in priority sectors.

Ministries, agencies, localities, research institutes, universities, businesses and scientists, based on their respective roles, tasks and responsibilities, must work closely together, he said, adding that placing national interests above all else, they must embrace principles of fair competition, effective coordination, mutual benefits, and shared risks.

Representatives from technology groups such as Google, Nvidia, and Samsung pledged to support Vietnam’s development of big data and artificial intelligence, offering free courses and materials to Vietnamese students.

Last year, Vietnam ranked 44th out of 133 countries and territories in the Global Innovation Index (GII), becoming an ideal destination for international events related to innovation and startups.

Vietnam’s carbon market development project approved

The Prime Minister has issued Decision No 232/QD-TTg to approve a project on the establishment and development of Vietnam’s carbon market.

Closely following developments and demand of agricultural products

As a traditional key and potential export market for Vietnamese agricultural products, China is experiencing changes in consumption demand in 2025 with new requirements for quality inspection of agricultural products and food. This closely follows information to adjust export goods necessary for businesses to increase turnover in this market.

Overseas Vietnamese trust in Party’s leadership in new development era

Overseas Vietnamese wish that the Party and the State will continue to pay attention to their community with specific policies, which foster their greater connections with the homeland and better integration into their host countries.

Administrative unit arrangement opens up more space for development

BAC GIANG- On the final days of 2024, Bac Giang province had an honour to welcome Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man attending the conference to announce the NA Standing Committee's resolution on the province’s arrangement of administrative units at district and commune levels for the 2023-2025 period. The new administrative units have officially come into operation since January 1, 2025.

Infrastructure breakthroughs open new development opportunities

All over the country, Vietnamese people are heartily welcoming the Year of the Snake 2025 — a year of many significant events for the country. Notably, it is also the final year of the tenure of the 13th Party Congress and the year when Party congresses at all levels are held in the run-up to the 14th National Party Congress. The whole country is also energetically implementing many key transport infrastructure projects, creating an important foundation for the nation to enter a new era.

Bac Giang makes every effort to firmly enter new development era

BAC GIANG – Bac Giang province had a challenging yet successful year in 2024, achieving admirable results. These accomplishments have strengthened trust and aspirations, motivating the entire Party organization of the province to strive to fulfill the goals and tasks for 2025 and the entire term, laying a solid foundation for a new development phase toward a prosperous and civilized Bac Giang.