Addressing a national conference held by the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on January 13 on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, as outlined in the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Party General Secretary To Lam stated that with specific goals aimed at changing scientific mindsets and approaches to realize policies, remove barriers and unlock abilities, Resolution 57 will contribute to creating breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, and laying a strong foundation for the nation's robust development in the new era.

The conference, which was connected to 15,345 locations nationwide, aimed to review the implementation of resolutions by the Party Central Committee, its Secretariat, and the Politburo on science – technology development, especially the Politburo’s Resolution No.57-NQ/TW dated on December 22, 2024 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.

The Party chief stressed, as quoted by the Vietnam News Agency, that the Party and State always consider science and technology as decisive factors and the foundation for the sustainable development of the nation, noting that since the 4th National Congress of the Party, science and technology have been identified as a revolution, and now as a top national priority.

Many important resolutions were issued, producing positive results, contributing to the nation's development, he stressed.

He emphasized the necessity to invest in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, considering this as a long-term strategy, and accepting delays and risks in this work. He affirmed that innovation is a key to sustainable prosperity, with scientists holding the central role.

Breakthroughs must be pursued in both natural and social sciences —vast and boundless domains with untapped potential, offering opportunities for intellectuals, scientists, and labors to unleash their creativity and maximize their capabilities.

Regarding actions,  General Secretary Lam asked for greater efforts in finalizing institutional and legal frameworks, developing infrastructure facilities, and training high-quality human resources, and ensuring security and safety of data, information, secrets, and know-how, and intellectual property rights.

It is necessary to unify perception and action, he stressed, noting that the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation must be seen as a strategic task of the entire Party, people, and armed forces.

He urged the urgent completion of institutional and policy frameworks in 2025 to remove obstacles and barriers facing this work, while calling for the urgent re-organization of the apparatus related to science and technology.

A specific plan to build a high-quality workforce, especially scientific and technological talents; and breakthrough solutions to attract large technology corporations and both Vietnamese and foreign technology experts are necessary, the Party leader stressed.

He emphasized the need to priorities allocating budget for science and technology, suggesting that resources should be focused on certain economic sectors with advantages and potential for development, avoiding spread-out and ineffective efforts.

The Party chief calls on the entire Party, people, and military to promote joint efforts to successfully implement these tasks and quickly bringing Resolution 57 into life, contributing to building a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic, and prosperous Vietnam.

A decision on the formation of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, headed by the Party General Secretary, was announced at the conference.

Earlier the same day, delegates visited several booths showcasing numerous sci-technological products, services, and solutions developed by domestic scientists and technology enterprises, which have been provided in both domestic and international markets.