Total revenue for the science and technology sector reached an estimated VND464.1 trillion (nearly $18 billion) in January, marking a 23.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
These figures were released during the regular press conference of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) held on January 29.
The sector currently employs an estimated 2,381,940 people, of which 207,838 are specialized in scientific research and technological development (R&D).
Regarding upcoming priorities, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong stated that in February, the ministry will finalize and submit several guiding documents to the Government and the Prime Minister.
These documents are essential for the implementation of the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI Law), the amended Law on Intellectual Property, and the Law on Technology Transfer. The legislative package includes three Decrees, two Decisions, and two Circulars, all proceeding according to the established schedule.
In line with the PartySecretariat's directive to ensure a joyful, healthy, safe, and economical Lunar New Year 2026, the Ministry has instructed telecommunications enterprises to implement measures to guarantee network safety and seamless communication.
Key measures include: increasing domestic and international bandwidth and transmission capacity to prevent network congestion during peak usage periods; deploying mobile base stations to high-density areas such as public squares, parks, flower gardens, walking streets, festival sites, and fireworks display locations to handle surges in traffic; and coordinating mutual rescue plans between telecom providers, including roaming and infrastructure sharing, to maintain service quality and communication links in all situations.
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