Vietnam Today

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.

Vietnam has officially surpassed Italy to become one of the workd's top 10 steel producers.

Initiated by Vietnam, the forum was first announced at the 2023 ASEAN Summit.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that reform in basic science research must encompass awareness, institutional frameworks, investment mechanisms, and implementation methods. He described the issue as a strategic matter directly linked to Vietnam’s development model, national self-reliance and international standing in the 21st century.

For the first time, a comprehensive framework for scientific integrity has been established in Vietnam.

The country aims to raise average localization rates in key industries to 40–45% and position itself among the top three ASEAN countries in industrial competitiveness.