
Deputy PM urges stronger push for smart city development
Smart urban development is not a choice but an inevitable trend for countries aiming for sustainable growth, improving the quality of life for people, and strengthening urban governance and operation.

Promoting innovation in businesses
Strategic resolutions such as Resolution 52-NQ/TW on the fourth industrial revolution, Resolution 57-NQ/TW on science and technology development, and a series of other national programmes, have been creating new vitality.

Viet Nam's 5G network covers 26% of population
Up to 26 percent of Viet Nam’s population can access to 5G services, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology. The current network of 5G base stations accounts for approximately 7.7 percent of the total number of 4G stations.

Over 75,000 digital technology enterprises operating stably in Việt Nam
The figures were released during the ministry’s six-month review conference on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, held on Monday morning in Hà Nội.

Efforts to align the national standards system with international practices
At its 9th session, the 15th National Assembly passed anamended Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, introducing several important changes.

From strategic technology lists to practical action
On June 12, 2025, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 1131/QD-TTg issuing the list of strategic technologies and strategic products.

Creating breakthrough in science, technology, innovation development
The law stipulates preferential mechanisms to encourage innovation in enterprises and develop high-quality human resources for science, technology, and innovation.

Realising orientation of safe, effective and sustainable nuclear power development
In the context of Viet Nam promoting the development of science and technology and transition to clean energy, the amended Law on Atomic Energy is not only an urgent requirement but also a “guiding compass” for the safe and effective use of atomic energy, the realisation of nuclear power development orientation, and peaceful purposes.

Prime Minister holds talks with Brazilian President ahead of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on July 5, as part of his tour to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit.

Party chief calls for stronger efforts in innovation, digital transformation
Party General Secretary To Lam has urged heads of agencies, ministries, sectors, and localities to continue to uphold a strong sense of responsibility and high political determination, remaining resolute, persistent, and steadfast in fulfilling their duties in promoting science-technology development, innovation and digital transformation in order to strengthen public trust across society.