Party General Secretary To Lam has requested relevant ministries and agencies to develop AI and build preferential tariff for the chip and semiconductor production as well as support research and development activities.

Chairing a meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation in Hanoi on March 4, the Party chief, who is also Head of the Committee, directed measures to further boost the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, focusing on building digital infrastructure and national database on business and land, developing high-tech zones, and establishing scientific and technological transaction floors.

He also asked for continuous efforts to attract more FDI projects, particularly those in the field of high technology; tackle obstacles that hinder the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; and adjust the State budget estimate for 2025 to allocate at least 3% of the State budget expenditure for science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

He proposed the Government to build and complete digital infrastructure and soon put the national data center into operation.