Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent remarks underscore Vietnam’s resolve to foster the breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, as outlined in the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW. By stressing the need for “truly innovative” policies, he signals that incremental changes are insufficient to propel Vietnam forward in the global technology arena. The government’s commitment to introducing “special” rather than merely “specific” mechanisms reflects a deliberate effort to address the country’s current infrastructural and administrative limitations in a bold and transformative way.
One of the key pillars of this approach lies in overhauling infrastructure to attract diverse investment—from both public and private sectors—to bolster science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Alongside physical infrastructure, special management and governance frameworks are proposed, employing flexible models such as public investment paired with private management and private investment for public use. These initiatives aim to streamline the commercialization of scientific works by cutting administrative red tape and introducing special mechanisms in procedures, decentralization, and empowerment across provinces, cities, ministries, and sectors. Ultimately, a tailored and results-oriented management approach would emphasize overall effectiveness, rather than rigid protocols, thereby promoting creativity and reducing barriers to successful innovation.
Significantly, Prime Minister Chinh also highlighted the importance of safeguarding the policymakers who undertake these innovative initiatives, through mechanisms that would exempt them from liability in the event of certain risks. This assurance is critical for encouraging bold experimentation and swift policy action. Equally crucial is the plan to attract top-tier talent—both domestic and international—by offering comprehensive policy incentives such as favorable tax regimes, housing accommodations, streamlined visa processes, and flexible labor contracts. Through these strategic measures, Vietnam seeks to not only accelerate its transformation into a high-tech hub but also enhance its global competitiveness, ensuring that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation remain at the forefront of its modernization journey.
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