VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Prime Minister has issued a list of strategic technologies and strategic technology products, identifying 10 priority technology groups in which artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies play a central role to concentrate resources on core technologies, strengthen competitiveness and safeguard national security.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on April 20 called for urgent and decisive action to finalise Vietnam’s list of strategic technologies and products, saying innovation must become a key driver of future economic growth.

Vietnam is moving to refine its intellectual property (IP) framework for strategic technologies, shifting from a protection-focused approach to one that enables value capitalisation and commercialisation, as policymakers seek to bridge the persistent gap between research and the market.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed the establishment of a Government Working Group on strategic technology development while chairing a meeting on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for stronger and more decisive implementation of policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to support the country’s long-term development.

Vietnam is accelerating investment in national research infrastructure for strategic technologies as it seeks to translate the Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued in late 2024 on breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation, into tangible momentum.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, in collaboration with FPT Japan and the Vietnam Digital Transformation Association in Japan (VADX) recently hosted a symposium in Tokyo on state-scientist-enterprise cooperation to advance strategic technology- Chip Edge AI.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese scientists have highlighted the pivotal role of fundamental research in shaping strategic technologies, strengthening innovation, and supporting sustainable national development, thereby earning international recognition at the 38th IAAS Assembly.

Driving the development of strategic technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as the key for Vietnam to accelerate its economic growth.