Strategic Technology Step from Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung chaired a meeting to discuss the progress in the implementation and utilization of the 2026 science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation funds.

According to the report presented by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the meeting, 29 project proposals were received within the scope of the implementation of the Prime Minister's Decision No. 808/QD-TTg. As a result of the evaluations, 23 projects were found suitable, and as of October 19, 17 of them were officially approved. It was reported that the total proposed budget for the 17 approved tasks exceeds 2.319 billion VND.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung stated that the development of strategic technologies is a difficult field, emphasizing the need to innovate approaches and transition to commissioned research. Relevant ministries and agencies were asked to urgently complete procedures, and it was decided to approve at least 20 tasks by October 2026. Additionally, it was requested that the selection of lead organizations for the 17 approved tasks be organized and implementation contracts be finalized by November 2026.