The National conference on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation

General Secretary To Lam attended and directed the conference at the Central bridge point. At the central bridge point the conference witnessed the attendance of Politburo members: Luong Cuong, President; Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister; Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly; Tran Cam Tu, Standing member of the Secretariat, Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee...

At the Hung Yen bridge point the conference saw the presence of comrades: Tran Quoc Toan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Tran Quoc Van, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Members of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, Standing members of the Provincial People's Council, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee...

Delegates attend the conference at the Hung Yen bridge point (the Provincial Information - Convention Center)

At the conference, the Politburo's Decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for the development of science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation (abbreviated as the Steering Committee); the regulations on the functions, tasks and powers of the Steering Committee; the report summarizing the situation and results of the implementation of the Party’s and State's policies and guidelines on science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation in recent times; thoroughly grasping and performing the spirit and core content of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation (Resolution No. 57).

Then, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thoroughly grasped the content and spirit of the Government's Action Program to implement Resolution No. 57.

In order for Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo to come into practice and promote its effectiveness in all areas of social life, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested all levels, sectors and localities to pay special attention to organizing and performing it with the spirit of "the ideology must be clear, the determination must be high, the efforts must be great, the actions must be drastic, with focus, key points, doing each task properly, and completing each task properly ". At the same time, specific tasks are assigned with the spirit of "5 clear" including: clear people, clear work, clear responsibility, clear time, clear results" and the motto "Party directs, Government unifies, National Assembly agrees, People support"; "only move forwards, no backwards"...

The National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presented the policies and solutions on legal institutions to make breakthroughs in the development of science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation to create a favorable legal corridor for science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. The National Assembly Chairman requested that People's Councils at all levels, based on practical situations, coordinate to issue mechanisms and policies within their authority to encourage and promote the development of scientific and technological research, innovation and digital transformation, improve the performance, effectiveness and efficiency of state agencies, enterprises, organizations and individuals in the area...

Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the Party and State always consider science and technology as the decisive factor and foundation for the sustainable development of the country. Many important Resolutions have been issued, bringing positive results, contributing to the development of the country. However, looking at it in a comprehensive, serious and objective way, the implementation results of the Central Resolutions have not achieved the set goals and have not met the development requirements. There are still many shortcomings, limitations, barriers and bottlenecks that are hindering the development of science and technology from institutions, mechanisms, policies, laws, to resources and means. The Resolution No. 57 does not replace previous resolutions, but it can be considered a "Resolution to liberate scientific thinking," "Resolution to implement Resolutions," "Resolution of action" with very specific goals, innovating thinking and working methods, aiming to realize policies, remove barriers, liberate capacity to promote breakthroughs in the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, creating a foundation for strong development of the country in the new era.

To effectively and promptly bring the Resolution into life, General Secretary To Lam clearly stated the viewpoint of always thoroughly considering investment in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as a long-term strategy, accepting delays and risks in implementation. Data is considered as a new resource, as the "air and light" of the new era, as new means of production; Digital transformation is a tool to innovate production and business methods, and innovate productive forces; Innovation is the “magic wand” to achieve sustainable prosperity, in which scientists hold a central position...

Regarding action, General Secretary To Lam requested to clarify what the State does? What do businesses do? What do intellectuals and scientists do? What do the people do? How do they benefit? The State needs to focus on perfecting institutions and laws to make breakthroughs and develop; build an infrastructure system to serve breakthroughs; create a rich and intelligent human resource with enough capacity to make breakthroughs; ensure security, safety of information data, secrets, know-how, ensure intellectual property rights, protect national sovereignty, develop independently...

General Secretary To Lam requested to unify awareness and action. The development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation is identified as a strategic task of the entire Party, people and army. The Party committees and authorities at all levels need to concretize the Resolution with practical plans, taking implementation results as criteria for evaluating emulation and rewards. The plan closely follows the objectives of Resolution No. 57, with clear tasks, specific assignments, completion time and measurable results. Right in 2025, it is necessary to select and solve very fundamental problems, creating a foundation for the 2026-2030 period, creating a boost for new labor productivity, creating trust for society. In 2025, soon complete the amendment, supplementation or promulgation of new legal regulations, policy mechanisms, remove all bottlenecks and barriers to the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, unleash maximum creativity, encourage daring to think, daring to do, daring to take responsibility; encourage dynamic and creative people, dare to think, dare to do, first of all by the provisions of the law, creating space for managers to decide and take responsibility...

General Secretary To Lam requested that in the first quarter of 2025, to complete the rearrangement of science and technology organizations; focus on key investments to develop strong research organizations. To make specific plans to build high-quality human resources, especially science and technology talents; deploy breakthrough solutions to attract leading technology corporations, attract Vietnamese and foreign technology talents to work...

General Secretary To Lam called on the entire Party, people and army to unite, be creative, successfully carry out tasks, quickly put Resolution No. 57 into practice, build a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Vietnam, as desired by President Ho Chi Minh...