Never before have issues of science , technology, and innovation in general, and strategic technologies in particular, received such special attention as they do now. In the context of an increasingly fierce global technological race, establishing a sufficiently strong institutional framework for science, technology, and innovation, especially for strategic technologies, is essential and urgent.
In recent years, Vietnam has achieved many positive results in the development of science and technology. However, it must be frankly acknowledged that the majority of businesses are still involved in processing and assembly; the ability to master and develop core technologies and strategic technologies remains limited. Resources allocated to research and development have not truly created a boost for key sectors. High-quality human resources remain one of the bottlenecks hindering the development of high-quality and strategic technologies.
Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo clearly defined the goal of rapid and sustainable development, gradually achieving technological self-reliance, especially in strategic technologies. Based on this resolution, the concept of "strategic technology" was codified for the first time in the High-Tech Law. The law clearly stipulates that strategic technology is technology with breakthrough and widespread impact, which the State identifies as a priority for investment and development to enhance technological self-reliance, create national competitiveness, ensure national defense and security, and promote sustainable socio-economic development. The State prioritizes, facilitates, and supports organizations and individuals investing in the development of high-tech and strategic industries. To create flexible policies, the law stipulates that, based on the socio-economic development situation in each period, the Prime Minister approves the plan and strategy for the development of certain high-tech, strategic, and supporting industries serving the development of this sector.
Furthermore, the Law clearly stipulates policies to promote the development of enterprises producing high-tech products, high-tech enterprises, and strategic technology enterprises, including those in sectors and professions with special investment incentives as listed in the Investment Incentive Sectors and Professions under the Law on Investment. Individuals directly engaged in research and development of high-tech and strategic technologies are entitled to preferential policies and support regarding training, professional development, scientific research, technology development, labor, housing, and are exempt from or entitled to reductions in personal income tax as stipulated in the Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Support and incentive policies are important catalysts; however, given our limited resources, these resources should be focused on key, priority areas that truly create breakthroughs in socio-economic development.
In strategic technology, human resources are a decisive factor. Therefore, developing high-quality human resources for strategic technology must be considered a key element. To achieve this, education and training must be reformed to meet market demands and new technologies. Along with this, breakthrough policies are needed to attract talent, especially Vietnamese experts abroad. Another important solution is to have sufficiently attractive policies to encourage businesses to participate in the strategic technology ecosystem in accessing capital, technology, and markets. In particular, special policies are needed for businesses with the capacity to lead in the development of strategic technology.
Completing the legal framework for strategic technologies is necessary but insufficient if policy implementation is not truly effective. Therefore, the Government and ministries play a decisive role in organizing implementation. The Government needs to ensure unified coordination, avoiding overlapping and dispersion of resources. Developing specific action programs with clear goals and roadmaps is an urgent requirement. Along with this, holding the heads of agencies and localities accountable for policy implementation is crucial to creating substantial change.
Developing strategic technologies is not only an immediate requirement but also a decisive factor in the long-term national competitiveness. When institutional, resource, and implementation bottlenecks are removed, this will be key to asserting Vietnam's position and independence on the global technology map.
Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/cong-nghe-chien-luoc-dot-pha-tu-the-che-den-thuc-thi-10410570.html
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