Vietnam Pushes for Semiconductor and AI Research as Part of Tech Transformation

Vietnam Net | 6 February 2025

Vietnam is accelerating research and development in semiconductor and AI technology as part of its broader digital transformation and green technology strategy.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has outlined key initiatives to strengthen national innovation and global competitiveness.

Institutional breakthroughs to drive innovation

The Minister of Science and Technology has issued an Action Program to implement Resolution 01 on socio-economic development and Resolution 02 on improving the business environment and national competitiveness for 2025. The program focuses on seven key tasks and solutions.

The ministry views institutional reform as the breakthrough of all breakthroughs and is committed to revising, supplementing, and improving the legal framework governing science, technology, and innovation. This includes cutting red tape and simplifying administrative procedures.

As part of these efforts, the ministry is working to revise the legal system and introduce pilot mechanisms for science, technology, and innovation. There will also be reforms to public research institutions to foster a more dynamic and efficient science and technology market.

New policies will be developed to align with market-driven mechanisms while recognizing the unique characteristics of creative labor. These policies will also address the risk and time lag associated with scientific research and innovation while further streamlining administrative procedures.

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