The Government submitted to the National Assembly a draft resolution on piloting specific mechanisms and policies to tackle obstacles in science and technology activities, innovation, and national digital transformation during the ongoing ninth extraordinary session held in Hanoi on February 15.

Speaking at a group discussion as part of the legislature's 9th extraordinary session the same day, PM Chinh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to implementing Resolution 57 of the Politburo. He noted that the Government, the National Assembly Standing Committee, and relevant agencies had worked intensively within a short timeframe to develop the resolution for the legislature’s review and decision-making.

The cabinet leader emphasized that advancing science and technology , innovation, and digital transformation is an inevitable necessity for national development. Therefore, institutional reforms must come first to resolve pressing challenges, ensuring the swift implementation of Resolution 57. Beyond this, amendments to a series of related laws on budgeting, taxation, enterprises, and science and technology must be made this year and next.

Acknowledging lawmakers’ concerns that policies need to be more specific and well-defined, the Vietnamese Government leader stressed the need for five additional special mechanisms.

First, a dedicated mechanism is required to develop infrastructure for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, which remains underdeveloped. Given the substantial investment needed, it is essential to mobilize resources from public-private partnerships, businesses, society, and individuals.

Second, a special management mechanism should be introduced. For example, a model where the State invests in science and technology infrastructure but entrusts private entities with management could be applied. Similarly, a "public leadership-private governance" model could be adopted, wherein the State sets policies, laws, and oversight tools, while enterprises handle operations and governance.

Third, a mechanism is needed to support scientists and facilitate the commercialization of scientific research. This requires greater decentralization, extending decision-making authority to provinces, ministries, and relevant stakeholders. The traditional "ask-and-give" mechanism should be eliminated, and administrative procedures should be streamlined to enhance overall efficiency.

Fourth, while the draft resolution mentions immunity for policymakers, the real challenge lies in implementation. Without protective measures for those carrying out policies, officials may hesitate to act, fearing accountability. It is crucial to extend immunity to implementers facing unforeseen risks, ensuring that responsibilities are shared comprehensively.

Fifth, a special mechanism must be in place to attract high-quality human resources. This includes policies to encourage the development of private science and technology enterprises and incentives to draw international talent to Vietnam.

Measures related to taxation, fees, housing, land, visas, and employment contracts should be designed to create a favorable environment. "If a scientist wants to come to Vietnam but has to wait endlessly for a visa, how can we attract talent?" he remarked.

He also noted that driving breakthroughs in science and technology requires accepting certain risks, failures, and even setbacks, while viewing them as "tuition fees" for progress.

"As long as personal motives are ruled out and any setbacks stem from objective circumstances, with implementers acting in good faith for science and technology advancement and national development, we must accept them as tuition fees, valuable lessons that build experience, resilience, and intelligence for better future implementation," he concluded.

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