Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Emphasizes New Vision in Science and Technology
At the meeting of the Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Center, it was decided that these fields should directly contribute to development.
During the meeting of the Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Center, chaired by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, it was stated that these areas must become primary and measurable driving forces for socio-economic development.
Date of the Meeting
On the afternoon of September 28, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Chairman of the Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Center, chaired an online thematic meeting. During the meeting, the results of the Steering Committee's work in the third quarter of 2026 were comprehensively evaluated.
Broadly Participated Video Conference
Connected online from the Government headquarters to provinces and cities, the meeting marked the first session of the Steering Committee restructured in accordance with the Politburo's Decision No. 208-QD/TW. The event was attended by Tran Cam Tu, Pham Gia Tuc, as well as ministry leaders, agency heads, experts, and academics.
Economic Growth and Targets
It was announced that Gross Domestic Product growth in the first six months of 2026 reached 8.18 percent. It was stated that going beyond traditional driving forces is necessary to achieve the targeted annual double-digit growth rate of approximately 11.9 percent.
Emphasis on New Driving Forces
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stated that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation must no longer remain merely supportive factors. It was emphasized that these areas must become primary and measurable factors that directly increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the economy.
Implementation Capacity and Responsibility
The Prime Minister noted that existing bottlenecks in implementation do not stem from a lack of awareness or resource scarcity. It was pointed out that the core of the issues lies in implementation capacity and the sense of responsibility of leaders.
Output-Oriented Approach
It was stated that a transition must be made from measuring inputs to measuring output growth. Furthermore, it was underlined that the focus should shift from a digital government to a digital economy and society, and that roles must be clearly defined.