Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has instructed ministries and ministry-level agencies to finalize and issue a list of strategic technologies within April 2026, emphasizing that implementation must begin immediately afterward.
Chairing a meeting on April 20, he reviewed progress on developing a national portfolio of strategic technologies and products. Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said the list is being shaped around three criteria: economic demand and competitiveness, sectoral advantages and potential, and the ability to form value chains and markets.
The proposed framework divides technologies into two groups. The first includes those with established markets and immediate impact, such as agriculture, processing industries, textiles, construction, steel, and energy. The second focuses on emerging and foundational technologies expected to drive future growth and ensure national autonomy in security and defense, including quantum technology, missile systems, small modular reactors, low-altitude space economy technologies, small satellites, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that developing strategic technologies is critical to national growth, requiring bold investment and a willingness to take risks. He also highlighted existing constraints, including unclear responsibilities, limited financial mechanisms, and shortages of skilled personnel.
He called for an inter-ministerial task force, rapid finalization of the technology list, and stronger policies on funding and workforce training to ensure effective implementation.
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