Science and Technology Resources Evaluated in Northern Mountainous Region

During a working session held on October 28, 2026, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and nine provinces in the north-central and mountainous region, strategies were discussed to remove bottlenecks in the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and to achieve the region's double-digit growth targets.

Held in a hybrid format with the participation of the Government Headquarters and the provinces of Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, and Lang Son, the meeting evaluated the socio-economic development situation in the first nine months of 2026, the disbursement of public investments, the operation of the local government system, and the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh stated that positive changes have been observed in the implementation of the Resolution at the local level, and proposed four key solutions including reviewing mechanisms, resolving digital infrastructure bottlenecks, increasing capacity at the grassroots level, and promoting interdisciplinary technological initiatives. Delivering the closing remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra commended the efforts of local governments and emphasized that achieving a double-digit growth rate is a critical political task.