Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affirm leadership in digital era

Fully embracing the content of the resolution, localities have devised clear roadmaps and action plans tailored to new development conditions.

One year since the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, numerous digital models and knowledge-based initiatives have been rolled out, bringing digital transformation to communities and contributing to the fulfilment of socio-economic development targets.

A lever for comprehensive and sustainable development

Fully embracing the content of the resolution, localities have devised clear roadmaps and action plans tailored to new development conditions.

For Đà Nẵng, it has affirmed its leadership role in the central city's development process, serving as a crucial foundation for the new phase of growth in the digital age.

Đà Nẵng's innovation and start-up ecosystem continues to expand, advancing by 130 places in the global ranking, reaching 766th among the world’s top 1,000 leading cities. It is recognised by StartupBlink, the global startup ecosystem research and mapping centre, as the fastest-growing ecosystem in Việt Nam.

It was also honoured in the top 10 exemplary localities for developing innovative start-up ecosystems at Techfest Vietnam 2025.

In the fields of science and technology, the city has made significant breakthroughs in high-tech industries, semiconductor manufacturing and digital infrastructure, with numerous events, including the inauguration of the Đà Nẵng Software Park No. 2 and the launch of the Advanced Packaging Technology Laboratory Project.

After merging with Ninh Thuận, the newly formed Khánh Hòa Province possesses all the favourable conditions. Scientific research, technology, and innovation efforts have seen significant transformation, yielding clear results.

The number of proposed science and technology tasks for 2025 tripled compared to previous years, and its Provincial Innovation Index (PII) for 2025 ranked ninth out of 34 provinces and cities.

In April 2025, Khánh Hòa became the first province to research and comprehensively implement a software toolset to assess the performance of each civil servant, enabling the digitalisation of the evaluation process.

The province's Data Centre has two locations in Nha Trang and Phan Rang, equipped with a synchronised network system of servers, storage, and devices to meet security and confidentiality requirements.

Khánh Hòa has completed the first phase of the smart monitoring and operation centre project and the development of the network security monitoring and operation centre for the province's information systems.

The smart monitoring and operation centre, with synchronised and periodically shared data from government agencies and local systems, supports the analysis and processing of multi-disciplinary and multi-sector data.

This infrastructure enables provincial leaders to detect problems early, coordinate responses promptly, and enhance management efficiency and transparency in administrative operations.

Comprehensive digital transformation from grassroots level

Following the implementation of the two-tier local administration model, many localities have identified the consolidation and strengthening of community digital technology teams as a key task to ensure organisational coherence, enhance operational effectiveness, and meet the requirements of Resolution 57.

With a network covering all villages and residential areas and more than 24,000 members, these teams, together with Project 06 on developing applications of population data, digital identification and authentication in service of national digital transformation for the 2022–25 period have become an effective extension of digital transformation steering committees at all levels, bringing digital skills and digital services closer to the public.

The teams are a core force in implementing digital transformation at the grassroots level, helping translate the Party, State, and city guidelines and policies into real-life action. They are also tasked with rolling out the 'Digital Literacy for All' movement in conjunction with 'Digital Learning' as part of their routine activities within residential communities.

This approach focuses on creating a strong foundation so that digital transformation moves past policy and becomes a natural part of everyday life, especially for vulnerable groups with limited access to technology.

According to the steering committee for the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation of Lào Cai Province, in 2025, the northern mountainous locality fulfilled 100 per cent of the requirements and timelines for all 167 tasks assigned by central authorities. With this result, Lào Cai has the highest completion rate in implementing centrally assigned tasks related to Resolution 57.

Suối Chải Village is the latest in the mountainous border commune of Bát Xát to roll out the 'Digital Village' model. This is a particularly disadvantaged village, where 100 per cent of households belong to ethnic minority groups. The village has 86 households with a total population of 440, of which around 75 per cent are classified as poor households.

The 'Digital Village' model in Suối Chải focuses on people-centred initiatives, including assisting residents in carrying out online public administrative procedures directly in the village, guiding the use of chip-based citizen ID cards and digital utilities, deploying electronic Party member handbook and organising Party meetings on digital platforms.

A synchronised system of online cameras, large-screen televisions, computers and internet-connected electronic equipment supports these activities.

In Lào Cai, the digital transformation process has gained momentum, not only facilitating public access to administrative services but also encouraging farmers to apply information technology, social media, and e-commerce in production and business activities.

Many farmers now use smartphones to take photos and videos, promote their products and offer local agricultural products on e-commerce platforms, gradually building brands and expanding markets.

Based on outcomes across localities, Resolution 57 has been seen as a major 'lever' and a solid, important 'stepping stone' enabling provinces and cities to synchronously deploy, apply and effectively harness their inherent potential and advantages./.