Science and Technology Transformation in Industry and Trade Sector Focuses on Value Creation
The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to remove technological bottlenecks by focusing on concrete products and creating economic value under Resolution No. 57.
In implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is focusing on concrete products and value addition rather than mere quantity. Experts and delegates emphasize that institutions, resources, and the technological capacity of enterprises must be simultaneously addressed so that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation can become the main drivers of growth.
The Era of Value Creation Through Resolution No. 57
When implementing the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has transitioned from a broad-based approach to a phase prioritizing in-depth efficiency and tangible outputs.
At a seminar held recently, it was noted that since the beginning of the year, the Ministry has undertaken 287 tasks related to Resolution No. 57, of which 187 have been completed with the issuance of legal documents regarding institutional restructuring.
Concrete Outputs Matter More Than the Number of Tasks
Hoang Ninh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stated that the number of tasks alone is not a metric, and the truly important factor is the practical outputs achieved after each task.
Accordingly, more than 55 percent of administrative procedures have been simplified, marking a strategic shift in operations from mere implementation to direct results.
The Need for Enterprises to Master Technology
Duong Duc Anh, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Electronics, Informatics and Automation, stated that enterprises are being more proactive in digital transformation, though their technological innovation capabilities vary by group.
While large enterprises adopt integrated systems, SMEs focus more on data digitization, and businesses must also be able to maintain and update technologies after acquiring them.
Challenges in the Chemical and Engineering Sector
The Vietnam National Chemical Group reported that long-invested legacy lines face issues of low efficiency and high emissions, while quality needs to be elevated in new areas.
The company focuses on new product groups such as high-purity chemicals, batteries, and energy storage systems, adopting green transformation and a circular economy as its cornerstones.
Supply Chain and Investment Requirements
Nguyen Quang Tao, Deputy General Director of Ngai Cau Investment, Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company, expressed that participation in major projects represents an important opportunity to develop capabilities.
However, while market size remains limited, mechanical engineering enterprises demand synchronized policies and transparent evaluation systems across the raw material and output chains.
Four Key Solutions to Overcome Bottlenecks
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified four groups of solutions: improving institutions, prioritizing resources for key tasks, training human resources, and enhancing enterprise capacity.
The Ministry aims to focus on strategic issues of value to the sector, while financial resources and appropriate credit mechanisms play a critical role in the success of technological innovation plans.