Research and development in science and technology. Illustration photo: VNA
The strategy aims to make science, technology, and innovation the main driver of economic growth, determining the improvement of productivity, growth quality, and national competitiveness; directly contributing to rapid and sustainable development, ensuring national defense and security, protecting the environment, and improving the quality of life for the population.
Simultaneously, Vietnam’s scientific and technological potential, capacities, and level of innovation must be developed to an advanced level in several key areas; the ability to master and develop fundamental and strategic technologies must be established, creating the foundation for national technological autonomy.
Furthermore, a modern national innovation system must be built and integrated on an international scale; strongly developing the innovative startup ecosystem and a competitive team of Vietnamese technological companies at the regional level, gradually expanding into the global market.
The goal is to place Vietnam among the top 40 countries in the world in innovation by 2030.
By 2030, Vietnam aims for the following objectives: a contribution of total factor productivity (TFP) to economic growth exceeding 55%; a share of high-tech products in total export value reaching at least 50%; and a continuously improved ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) among the top 40 countries in the world.
Total social investment in research and development (R&D) should reach at least 2% of GDP, with over 60% coming from non-government sources. At least 2% of the state’s total annual budget should be dedicated to the development of science, technology, and innovation, and this percentage should increase gradually based on development needs.
The workforce in scientific research and technological development (full-time equivalent) reaches 12 people per 10,000 inhabitants. There are at least 50 regionally and globally renowned scientific and technological organizations. The number of international scientific publications increases by an average of 10% per year. The number of patent applications and patent protection certificates increases by an average of 16 to 18% per year; the rate of commercial exploitation reaches 8 to 10%.
Vietnam’s National Quality Infrastructure (INQ) ranks among the top 50 in the world. Vietnam is also among the top three countries in Southeast Asia in terms of research and development in artificial intelligence.
The technological level and innovative capacities of businesses are at the global average. Over 40% of companies are engaged in innovation activities. At least 30% of research results from institutes and universities are commercialized.
Create at least 5 to 10 regional technological companies in strategic technological sectors. Master and locally produce a number of strategic technological products that have a significant impact on the economy and national security.
6 key tasks
The strategy also defines key tasks for the development of science, technology, and innovation, including:
1. Implementing programs and tasks for the development of strategic technologies and products.
2. Developing scientific and technological fields as the foundation of innovation.
3. Developing the national infrastructure in science, technology, innovation, and data.
4. Developing high-quality scientific and technological organizations and human resources.
5. Developing an innovation system, a creative startup ecosystem, technological companies, a market for science and technology, and intellectual property.
6. Proactively integrating and promoting scientific, technological, and innovation diplomacy.
To achieve the above objectives and goals, the Strategy also proposes innovative solutions regarding institutional and management mechanisms for science, technology, and innovation; financial mechanisms, resource mobilization; and the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment mechanisms for the Strategy.
This decision takes effect from the date of its signature and replaces decision No. 569/QD-TTg of May 11, 2022, by the Prime Minister promulgating the strategy for the development of science, technology, and innovation until 2030.
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