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Making science, technology and innovation the main driving force for development

Thanh Le • May 15, 2025 09:15

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam signed and issued Resolution No. 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation (Resolution 57 dated December 22, 2024) with many strategic viewpoints, tasks and major solutions. Nghe An Newspaper interviewed comrade Nguyen Quy Linh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology about the implementation solutions to bring the resolution into reality and promote the highest efficiency.

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam signed and issued Resolution No. 57 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation (Resolution 57 dated December 22, 2024) with many strategic viewpoints, tasks and major solutions. Nghe An Newspaper interviewed comrade Nguyen Quy Linh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology about the implementation solutions to bring the Resolution into reality and promote the highest efficiency.

Thanh Le(Implementation) • May 15, 2025

PV:Dear comrade! Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation are identified as the "key" to growth and development. Resolution No. 57 has been considered a "breath of fresh air", receiving special attention in the trust and expectations of the people, businesses as well as the scientific community of the province because of its new points and breakthrough solutions. Comrade, please tell us about the significance of Resolution No. 57 for the current development of our country.

Comrade Nguyen Quy Linh:First of all, it should be emphasized that the Party and State have always paid great attention to the development of science and technology throughout the renovation period.

In the context of the digital transformation revolution, for the first time in Resolution No. 57, science and technology, together with innovation and digital transformation, are placed at the top of the important breakthrough position, with unprecedented goals and drastic solutions. One of the most obvious breakthroughs is that Resolution No. 57 determines that it is necessary to increase investment in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Resolution No. 57 is considered as "Contract 10" in science and technology. For the first time in history, the General Secretary is the Head of the Steering Committee for implementing a resolution on breakthroughs in science and technology with a very proactive attitude to enter a new era, an era of national development, a breakthrough in socio-economic development with a goal of double-digit growth of the country in the era of development if we can achieve double-digit growth.

Resolution No. 57 is of great importance to the current development of our country, identifying strategic development orientations through science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation as the top important breakthroughs, the main driving force for Vietnam to develop rapidly and sustainably, preventing the risk of falling behind other countries.

The resolution is set out for 2030, with a long-term vision to 2045, especially specific and comprehensive solutions to address internal challenges in terms of institutions, strategic infrastructure, high-quality human resource development, and attracting domestic and foreign talent. The issuance and rapid implementation of the resolution in recent times demonstrates the political determination of the leadership, creating new momentum, new spirit, and consensus in the determination to develop science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

PV:As an advisory body for the Provincial Party Committee and the People's Committee of Nghe An province to implement Resolution No. 57 of the Central Government, how has the Department of Science and Technology proactively implemented solutions?

Comrade Nguyen Quy Linh:Nghe An Science and Technology Sector has welcomed Resolution No. 57 with a very proactive attitude. Based on the general direction of the Central Steering Committee, it has advised on the development of an action plan to implement the resolution that is close to the reality of Nghe An province.

At the same time, advise on the establishment of a Steering Committee on science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation with the Provincial Party Secretary as Head of the Steering Committee.

The Department of Science and Technology is the standing agency advising on science and technology activities, innovation, and national digital transformation in Nghe An province. For sectors and fields with plans to realize the vision of Resolution No. 57, in the immediate future, focus on specific programs, projects, and tasks to focus on investment and implementation; attach responsibility to the heads of agencies and units in organizing the implementation of tasks on science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation in the coming period.

PV:In Nghe An, the implementation of Resolution No. 57 has been promoted by the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial People's Committee with high political determination. Could you please tell us more about the province's plan and steps to put the resolution into practice and promote its feasibility and effectiveness in practice?

Comrade Nguyen Quy Linh:After the Politburo issued Resolution No. 57, Nghe An province organized to disseminate and implement the resolution and issued many important documents to urge and implement in accordance with the goals and tasks of Resolution No. 57 to ensure unity, feasibility, and synchronization with the process of organizing, streamlining the apparatus, merging commune levels, and building a 2-level local government. The Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee signed and issued Plan No. 305-KH/TU dated February 20, 2025 to disseminate, propagate, and implement Resolution No. 57.

Accordingly, the Plan of the Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee clearly states the specific goal that by 2030, Nghe An's potential, level of science and technology and innovation will reach advanced levels in many important fields; the level, capacity of technology and innovation of enterprises will reach above the national average. The contribution of total factor productivity (TFP) to economic growth will reach over 55%. The proportion of high-tech industrial product value in processing and manufacturing industries will reach at least 45%. The scale of the digital economy accounts for about 20% of the province's GRDP.

Investment in science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation strives to allocate at least 3% of total annual budget expenditure. The number of enterprises meeting the criteria of science and technology enterprises and innovative startups increased 3 times compared to 2020; the rate of enterprises with innovation activities reached over 40% of the total number of enterprises.

100% of enterprises in economic zones, industrial parks, and industrial clusters apply digital technology in management, operation, production, and business on e-commerce platforms; over 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises participate in digital transformation. Human resources for scientific research and technology development (full-time equivalent) reach 12 people per 10,000 people. The number of patent applications and patent protection certificates increases by an average of 16-18% per year, the commercial exploitation rate reaches 8-10%.

The PII Innovation Index is in the top 20 of the country. Nghe An is in the group of 25 provinces and cities with the best digital transformation index in the country. 100% of work records at the provincial level and 85% of work records at the commune level are processed online. Complete the construction, connection, and synchronous sharing of national databases and industry databases; effectively exploit and use digital resources and digital data.

At the same time, the Action Plan identifies 10 requirements and affirms the general goal of comprehensively and synchronously developing science and technology potential, innovation and digital transformation. Along with that are specific goals for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2045 and 10 groups of tasks and solutions.

The goals, tasks and solutions are identified in the Action Plan towards the sustainable development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, contributing to the comprehensive, civilized and modern development of the province. Economic growth is based on the foundation of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. Gradually build Nghe An into the Science and Technology Center of the North Central region.

In recent years, science and technology activities in the province have achieved important results. The awareness and actions of Party committees at all levels, authorities, business organizations and people about the role of science and technology have had many positive changes.

In particular, Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs and development of science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation marks a major step forward in the country's innovation process, making science and technology and innovation the main driving force for socio-economic development.

The rapid implementation of Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo will create the premise for Nghe An province to continue to make breakthroughs, determined to bring science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to a clear presence in all fields. To bring Resolution No. 57 into life requires determination and synchronous efforts from all levels, sectors, and the whole society. Only then will science and technology truly become an important driving force for Nghe An to continue to make breakthroughs, develop rapidly and sustainably in the new era.

PV:Thank you, comrade!