This information was presented at the National Conference on the Implementation of Decree 265/2025/ND-CP and guidance on building plans and budget estimates for the state budget in the fields of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation (S&T, innovation & digital transformation), organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 10th in Gia Lai.
The conference, connected online to 34 provinces and cities, marks an important step in implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW and promoting a new growth model based on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
In his opening remarks at the conference, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong stated: With the promulgation of Resolution 57, the Politburo has clearly affirmed that the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation is a top priority breakthrough. During the 2026-2030 period, the country is required to establish a new growth model based on knowledge, technology, and innovation, considering this as the foundation for improving national productivity, quality, and competitiveness.
To ensure that science and technology are truly put into practice, the Party, State, and Government have prioritized one of the most important steps: guaranteeing a minimum of 3% of the state budget for science and technology. This policy has been concretized in decrees, circulars, and many legal documents. In 2025 alone, the budget has already allocated an additional 25,000 billion VND for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, demonstrating the Government's strong determination.
Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong stated that at the 5th meeting of the Government Steering Committee on Science and Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation and Project 06, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh concluded that approximately 95 trillion VND will be allocated to these fields in 2026. This presents both an unprecedented development opportunity and a significant challenge, requiring ministries, sectors, and localities to have the capacity to absorb, deploy, and manage public resources effectively.
According to Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, to effectively utilize this budget, it must begin with planning and budgeting. This is a fundamental step that determines the effectiveness of public investment in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Recently, many new regulations have been issued, but planning and budgeting in many units still have unclear and inconsistent aspects. The Deputy Minister requested that delegates engage in frank discussions to resolve difficulties and ensure a unified understanding and approach when implementing Decree 265.
Speaking from the local perspective, Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan shared: Decree 265 is a document that has received special attention from the management team, scientists, and the science and technology organization system because it is an important legal foundation, resolving long-standing bottlenecks in the mechanism of managing, allocating, and using the budget.
According to Chairman Pham Anh Tuan, localities are facing a huge workload, with more than 150 tasks to be implemented as required by the Central Government and the province. However, the lack of specific guidance on expenditure procedures and resource allocation has made many units hesitant, worried about legal risks, and reluctant to implement them. Decree 265 was issued at the right time, creating a unified and clear legal framework to give localities more confidence in organizing implementation.
At the conference, delegates presented in-depth content, analyzing the new policy system and the requirements for implementing Decree 265.
Mr. Tran Nhu Hien, Deputy Director of the Planning and Finance Department, presented a paper on guidelines for registering and consolidating public investment plans in the fields of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
In the field of digital transformation, Mr. Le Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the National Digital Transformation Agency, presented new points on the management of investment in information technology applications and digital transformation.
Mr. Pham Dinh Nguyen, Director of the Academy of Science and Technology Strategy, shared insights on the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation Development until 2030 and the need for adjustments to meet the requirements of the new context.
On this occasion, Gia Lai also received support from organizations and individuals to help the locality overcome the consequences of typhoon No. 13.
Source: https://daidoanket.vn/nam-2026-danh-khoang-95-nghin-ty-dong-ngan-sach-cho-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe.html
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