Speaking at the ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the post and telecommunications sector (BC-VT), the 66th anniversary of the science and technology sector (KH-CN), reviewing the glorious history of the two sectors, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that after nearly 40 years of renovation, the country has made remarkable progress, from a poor, embargoed country to the 4th largest economy in Southeast Asia, 32nd in the world, deeply integrated into the global value chain. In that common achievement, the post and telecommunications and science and technology sectors have made very important contributions.
The Post and Telecommunications sector has been at the forefront of network digitalization, bringing the internet to Vietnam since 1997, opening up a new space for learning, production, business, entertainment, and integration. Up to now, the network has widespread coverage, 4G has reached nearly 100% of the population, 5G is being deployed and Vietnam is among the few countries that have successfully designed and manufactured 5G equipment. The postal service is increasingly modern, applying digital technology to become the infrastructure for e-commerce and logistics.
The science and technology sector has achieved many outstanding achievements: research on high-yield rice varieties, contributing to making Vietnam one of the pillars of global food security; mastering vaccine production technology that meets international standards; successfully performing many complex organ transplants... For many consecutive years, Vietnam has also been in the group of middle-income countries with the fastest improvement in rankings according to the Global Innovation Index (GII).
“Those achievements prove that: when the country has the right direction, when the Party's will blends with the people's will, when Vietnamese intelligence is awakened, we can do things that seem impossible,” General Secretary To Lam emphasized.
On March 1, 2025, the two sectors of Post and Telecommunications and Science and Technology officially merged to form the new Ministry of Science and Technology. According to General Secretary To Lam, this is a strategic decision, demonstrating the vision of the Party and State: unifying focal points, resonating resources, improving leadership and management efficiency, so that science and technology, innovation and digital transformation become the central driving force of development. Merging to concentrate, avoiding dispersion; so that each investment resource is used effectively; so that businesses, scientists and people have a reliable address to accompany and support. This is an important step to realize Resolution 57 of the Politburo, making science and technology, innovation and digital transformation a breakthrough national policy in the new development stage.
General Secretary To Lam stated that an overarching and consistent task is for the Ministry of Science and Technology to take the lead in successfully implementing Resolution 57 of the Politburo, with all the key directions and tasks included in the resolution. The important issue now is to focus on taking drastic actions, concretizing them with practical and effective work, creating clear changes in practice, spreading strongly throughout society.
To do that, among the many tasks of Resolution 57, General Secretary To Lam emphasized 3 key pillars that the Ministry of Science and Technology and the science and technology sector of the whole country need to focus on in the coming time:
Firstly, on breakthrough institutions and favorable environment . With its advisory and creative functions, the Ministry of Science and Technology must proactively propose and perfect the legal system, mechanisms and policies to encourage innovation and promote digital transformation. Institutions are not only for management, but also to unlock resources, turn potential into reality, and turn Vietnamese intelligence into products, technology and added value. It is necessary to quickly issue outstanding policies and have testing mechanisms for new technologies; at the same time, boldly empower and protect those who dare to think, dare to do, and dare to take responsibility for the common good.
Second, on core technology, digital infrastructure and spearhead industries . With the function of state management, the Ministry of Science and Technology must orient and lead the development of strategic spearhead technology fields such as semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, new materials, nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, ensuring energy security, serving green and sustainable development...; focus on building a modern, synchronous and safe national digital infrastructure, considering it the central nervous system of national governance and development of the digital economy and digital society. In choosing technology, do not follow cheap and outdated solutions but must be determined to take shortcuts, take the lead, access advanced technology, and participate deeply in the global value chain.
Third, regarding resources, human resources and innovation ecosystem . With the function of connecting and coordinating, the Ministry of Science and Technology must promote the mobilization and effective use of resources for science and technology; increase the proportion of budget expenditure and encourage enterprises and venture capital funds to participate.
Investment in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation must be considered a long-term strategy, accepting delays and risks, but must be steadfastly pursued because it is an investment for the future; there must be a special mechanism to attract and utilize domestic and foreign talents; encourage creative startups, and link university and postgraduate training with practical needs. Enterprises need to truly become the center of the innovation ecosystem, the subject of solving the "big problems" of the country; institutes and schools are the foundation, and intellectuals and talents are the driving force.
General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the 80-year history of the Post and Telecommunications sector, and the 66-year history of the Science and Technology sector, is a history of heroic traditions, creativity, dedication and sacrifice. That spirit today needs to be strongly aroused in the patriotic emulation movement, so that each person and each organization can strive for the common goal: a strong and prosperous Vietnam. Vietnam is facing a historic opportunity. Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation are not only choices, but also vital paths for rapid and sustainable development. This is the golden key to realizing the aspiration of a strong and prosperous Vietnam by 2045.
On the occasion of the Science and Technology sector, General Secretary To Lam presented the Vietnamese Science and Technology sector with 10 words: "Autonomy - Intelligence - Technology - Breakthrough - Integration".
Also at the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam awarded the First Class Labor Medal to the Ministry of Science and Technology and the First Class Fatherland Protection Medal to Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/kh-cn-la-chia-khoa-vang-de-hien-thuc-hoa-khat-vong-viet-nam-hung-cuong-thinh-vuong-post815440.html
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