General Secretary To Lam: Emulation movements must be linked to results, avoiding formalities

According to General Secretary To Lam, each year each unit needs to register and implement at least one initiative or innovative project that has a direct impact on socio-economic development and improving people's lives.

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the ceremony - Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology

On September 29, at the National Convention Center (Hanoi), the Ministry of Science and Technology held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the post and telecommunications sector, the 66th anniversary of the science and technology sector and the 1st Patriotic Emulation Congress.

Turn the patriotic emulation movement into a vivid reality

Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam said that even before gaining power, our Party has paid special attention to the work of transportation, communications, and science and technology .

The post and telecommunications industry has been at the forefront of network digitization, bringing the Internet to Vietnam since 1997, opening up new spaces for learning, production, business, entertainment, and integration.

To date, the network has widespread coverage, 4G reaches 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...

According to General Secretary To Lam, 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.

The emulation movement must be specific, practical, linked to results, avoiding formality. Each year, each unit needs to register and implement at least one initiative, one innovative project that has a direct impact on socio-economic development and improving people's lives. Each agency, each scientist, each enterprise should compete with specific, practical initiatives, projects, and products. That is the best way to turn the patriotic emulation movement into a vivid reality.

The Ministry of Science and Technology received the First Class Labor Medal - Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology

Three key pillars

General Secretary To Lam said that an overarching, consistent task is for the Ministry of Science and Technology to take the lead in organizing the successful implementation of Resolution 57 of the Politburo - with all the key directions and tasks included in the resolution.

The important issue now is to focus on drastic actions, concretizing them with practical and effective work, creating clear changes in practice, and spreading strongly throughout society.

To do that, among the many tasks of Resolution 57, General Secretary To Lam emphasized three key pillars that the science and technology ministry and sector need to focus on in the coming time.

Firstly, it is about innovative institutions and a favorable environment. With its advisory and creative functions, the ministry 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 for unleashing resources, turning potential into reality, and turning 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.

General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visit the exhibition of industry achievements within the framework of the celebration - Photo: Ministry of Science and Technology

Second, it is about core technology, digital infrastructure and spearhead industries. With the function of state management, the ministry must orient and lead the development of spearhead technology fields of strategic significance such as semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, new materials, nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, ensuring energy security, serving green and sustainable development, etc.

At the same time, focus on building a modern, synchronous, and secure national digital infrastructure, considering it the central nervous system of national governance and development of the digital economy and digital society.

Third, it is about resources, human resources and the innovation ecosystem. With the function of connecting and coordinating, the ministry 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. At the same time, there must be a special mechanism to attract and utilize domestic and foreign talents; encourage creative start-ups, and link university and postgraduate training with practical needs.

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