Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said that the results achieved in 2024 have further affirmed the role of science, technology and innovation in promoting Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.
Speaking at the 2024 summary conference of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the afternoon of December 30, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the industry’s contribution to economic growth, “needs to be further promoted”, he said. New technologies have been effectively applied to socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security and strengthening the country’s scientific and technological potential.
He led Vietnam’s Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2024 to increase by two places, affirming its high position in the group of low-middle income countries. “This not only creates trust but also enhances Vietnam’s position in the international arena,” said the Deputy Prime Minister. He hopes that the Ministry of Science and Technology will continue to promote the achievements it has achieved and at the same time overcome difficulties to make the industry increasingly develop, contributing to building a prosperous and modern country.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son expects the science and technology industry to develop breakthroughs in the new era. Image: TTTT
Looking forward to 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Science and Technology to focus on realizing Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo, mobilizing resources from both the public and private sectors, and promoting international cooperation. international. Developing high-quality human resources, especially a team of young scientists, is also identified as a key task.
“Science and technology is not only the driving force but also the foundation for Vietnam to build a modern, sustainable and globally competitive economy,” the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed. He requested the Science and Technology sector to give the highest priority to the work of perfecting policy institutions on science, technology and innovation; Focus on perfecting and streamlining the apparatus according to Resolution 18. The Deputy Prime Minister believes that, promoting achievements in 2024, the Science and Technology industry will continue to have a year of development and growth in the new era. new.
Previously, in his opening speech, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat said that in the near future, the industry will have many tasks that need to be implemented with the greatest determination and effort to complete the goals of the Resolution. 57 stated.
The Ministry of Science and Technology together with the Ministry of Information and Communications established a steering committee to develop the Unified Project; Develop a draft Decree stipulating the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the new agency after consolidation with a streamlined apparatus that operates effectively and efficiently.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh also informed that in 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology will set 8 key tasks. One of them is to amend and supplement policies in the direction of “removing bottlenecks and barriers, freeing resources, and encouraging the development of science, technology and innovation”. Completing the legal framework to implement pilot, outstanding, and specific mechanisms in science, technology, and innovation so that this field truly becomes the main driving force for the country’s breakthrough development. , rich and strong in the new era.