Focusing on the implementation of core and key tasks in science and technology sector

On December 26, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) held a conference to review performance in 2025 and deploy tasks for the science and technology sector in 2026.

Attending the conference were Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung; Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung; vice ministers; leaders of units under MoST; and representatives of ministries, sectors, and localities nationwide.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung delivers a keynote address at the conference. Photo: Courtesy of baochinhphu.vn

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung delivers the opening remarks. Photo: Courtesy of MoST

The conference was held in both in-person participation and online connections to 34 provinces and Centrally-run cities nationwide. 

Member of Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Dong Nai Provincial Department of Science and Technology Pham Van Trinh attended the conference in person at MoST’s headquarters. At the Dong Nai provincial venue, the conference was chaired by Deputy Director of Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology Vo Hoang Khai, with the participation of the Department’s Deputy Director Nguyen Thanh Phong.

Deputy Directors of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology Vo Hoàng Khai and Nguyen Thanh Phong attend the conference at the Dong Nai venue. Photo: Hai Quan

According to the report of MoST, 2025 marked a strong transformation of the science and technology sector, characterized by a new organizational model, a shift from a management mindset to a facilitative and enabling approach, and notable achievements on the global technology map. In 2025, the Ministry advised and submitted to the National Assembly 10 laws and one resolution, establishing a foundational legal framework for the digital era. This framework comprehensively covers strategic pillars of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, from the digital technology industry, artificial intelligence, high technology, and nuclear energy to standards and regulations, quality, technology transfer, and intellectual property. Revenue of the digital technology industry was estimated at USD 198 billion, up 26 percent compared to 2024 and exceeding the 2025 plan by 16 percent.

The conference is held in person at MoST’s headquarters and connected online to 34 provinces and cities nationwide. Photo: Hai Quan

At the conference, experts and policymakers discussed issues on promoting international cooperation in science and technology to serve the development of strategic technologies, and accelerating the development of the National Database and specialized databases to support digital government, the digital economy, the digital society…

Delegates attend the conference at the Dong Nai provincial venue. Photo: Hai Quan

Delivering direction at the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized that in 2026, MoST along with other ministries, sectors, and localities, must focus on directing and implementing core and key tasks.

Accordingly, it is necessary to clearly define roadmaps for priority and essential tasks to be prioritized, and to appropriately allocate resources for investment in infrastructure, data, strategic technologies, and high-quality human resources, while establishing effective control mechanisms to ensure efficiency in implementation. At the same time, MoST should closely coordinate with other ministries, sectors, and localities to tightly integrate science and technology with digital transformation and the implementation of Project 06/CP, placing enterprises at the center of the national innovation system.

By Hai Quan – Translated by Thuy Trang, Thu Ha