On the morning of August 21, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, in coordination with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations and the Hai Phong City Party Committee, organised the conference “Breakthrough Development of Science and Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation to Promote Vietnam’s Socio-economic Development”.
The conference was co-chaired by Huynh Thanh Dat, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Bui The Duy, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Science and Technology; Nguyen Huy Dung, a full-time member of the Central Steering Committee for Science and Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation; Phan Xuan Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations; and Le Ngoc Chau, Deputy Secretary of the Hai Phong City Party Committee and Chairman of the Hai Phong City People’s Committee. The conference was also attended by representatives of the leadership of relevant departments, agencies and units.
In his welcome remarks, Le Ngoc Chau, Deputy Secretary of the Hai Phong City Party Committee and Chairman of the Hai Phong City People’s Committee, emphasised that the conference was not only an opportunity to review the initial results of implementing Resolution No. 57, but also to open up new directions and steps and provide fresh momentum for innovation in the city and the country. It was an important forum for intellectuals, scientists and the business community to share ideas and experience, cooperate in research and application, unlock creative potential and turn knowledge into practical strength. More importantly, the conference strengthened confidence, aspiration and determination to make science and technology, innovation and digital transformation powerful drivers of breakthrough development, contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of Hai Phong and the country in an era of global integration.
In his opening remarks, Huynh Thanh Dat, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, stressed that the conference had current, urgent and long-term significance. It was not only a forum for updating policies, but also a place for frank discussion of practice, sharing models and experience, and identifying action priorities for each region, locality, sector and field. He called on delegates to uphold their sense of responsibility, engage in frank discussions and offer profound, practical and feasible recommendations, particularly on three areas: the initial results of implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and action orientations for the coming period; the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and breakthrough financial mechanisms and policies; and the list of strategic technologies, strategic technology products, and activities related to science and technology innovation awards and contests. He affirmed that the conference results would provide an important basis for ministries, sectors and localities to develop specific, coordinated and effective action plans for implementing Resolution 57 in the 2025–2030 period.
At the conference, experts, scientists and managers presented important content on evaluating the initial results of implementing Resolution 57 and action orientations for the next period; introducing the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and breakthrough financial mechanisms; suggesting a list of strategic technologies for localities; and reporting on the Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Awards and the 2025 National Technical Innovation Contest. The conference also featured in-depth presentations on the application of platform technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT and Blockchain, as well as presentations by scientists who won the 2025 Vietnam Science and Technology Innovation Awards and representatives of outstanding localities, who shared experience, successful application models and the spirit of innovation.
In addition, delegates visited an exhibition of initiatives and technology solutions that have been effectively applied, helping to provide an engaging visual experience and inspire research and innovation in the community.
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