Preparation for Q&A Session on Science and Technology Sector at Vietnam's National Assembly

Former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung provided strategic assessments ahead of the Vietnam National Assembly's Q&A session, which will address issues of science, technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence management.

Tung stated that areas such as digital transformation and artificial intelligence management are critical to the country's competitiveness, as outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW. While noting significant progress in the legal framework through Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 and the 2025 Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation, Tung emphasized that the core issue remains the practical implementation of these regulations.

The former Deputy Minister argued that the state should focus on basic research and infrastructure investments, while businesses should play a more active role in commercialization processes. He expressed that regarding data sharing, the mindset must shift beyond technical connectivity toward extracting value from data.

Identifying four strategic priorities for artificial intelligence management, Tung highlighted the importance of expertise development, risk-based governance, the protection of intellectual property rights, and the dissemination of skills.