Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, sets a national agenda for breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Just ten days later, on January 2, 2025, CT Group launched Task Force 57  -  also referred to as the Acceleration Task Force. This cross-functional body includes six committees (Connectivity; University & Talent; Legal Affairs; Communications; Finance; and Innovation Hub Alliance) that directly correspond to the core task areas of Resolution 57. Its aim: fast, substantive implementation with tangible outcomes.

Within a year, CT Group succeeded in positioning six tech sectors as part of Vietnam’s national strategic technology portfolio  -  with specific products already developed.

The company’s technological progress, according to Chairman Tran Kim Chung, stems directly from the “trailblazing spirit” of Resolution 57.

He believes the country is on the brink of a historic transformation. “This resolution is a strategic institutional milestone, placing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation at the heart of national development  -  with unprecedented clarity and urgency,” Chung said.

According to the group’s 2025 report on the implementation of Resolution 57 and its 2026 agenda, the CT UAV division achieved 87.5% technological self-reliance across six core UAV technologies.

In August, the company secured an order to export 5,000 heavy-lift drones to South Korea. It projects USD 100 million in UAV revenue for 2025, growing fivefold to USD 500 million in 2026, with plans for an international IPO.

Gene therapy, regional vision

In gene and cell therapy, CT Group is actively navigating regulatory procedures with the Ministry of Health to introduce pig corneal transplant technology  -  aiming to restore vision for 500,000 permanently blind individuals in Vietnam. The project will then expand to serve 6 million blind individuals across ASEAN.

The company estimates this initiative could unleash up to 900,000 new workers into the Vietnamese economy, potentially contributing 0.5% to the national GDP.

“No country can claim true independence without mastering its own technology,” said Chung. “That’s why we’re committed to leading in advanced technologies, contributing to Vietnam’s journey to global parity.”

The chairman also affirmed CT Group’s long-term strategy: building a “make in Vietnam” science and technology ecosystem to secure national autonomy. Rather than chasing short-term profits, the firm will invest in research and development, global knowledge networks, and mobilize the Vietnamese diaspora to contribute to national progress.

Three strategic priorities for Resolution 68

While Resolution 57 focuses on boosting national innovation, Resolution 68-NQ/TW, issued in May 2025, positions private enterprises as a core force in realizing the goals of Resolution 57.

Pham Minh Duc, Deputy CEO of Tan A Dai Thanh Group, noted that the issuance of Resolution 68 sent a strong message of partnership and support from the government. It provided clear direction and strengthened confidence for businesses navigating the complexities of today’s economy.

Thanks to this environment, the group’s industrial manufacturing arm is projected to generate nearly USD 320 million in revenue for 2025, with a goal of reaching USD 800 million by 2028.

To elevate the impact of Resolution 68, Duc said government agencies must translate its spirit into simple, transparent, predictable, and feasible mechanisms.

He also called for stronger, regular dialogue between regulators and the business community, so that concerns can be addressed promptly and barriers removed effectively.

Looking ahead, Tan A Dai Thanh recommends three strategic priorities:

First, legal and institutional stability: A consistent and predictable legal environment is a safety net and long-term trust anchor for businesses to invest and thrive.

To this end, agencies should simplify and harmonize regulations, provide clear transition timelines when policies change, and accelerate administrative reform.

Second, improved access to credit and capital: Targeted and focused credit policies could serve as critical levers for innovation and productivity gains in the private sector.

With capital access being a major hurdle  -  especially for small and medium-sized businesses  -  Vietnam must develop more effective credit guarantee funds, preferential loans for tech renewal, green transition, and digital economy, as well as expand capital markets via transparent bond channels, venture funds, and regulated crowdfunding models.

Third, infrastructure and human capital investment: On infrastructure, the state must prioritize logistics, ports, railways, warehousing, and digital infrastructure like data centers, high-speed internet, and secure e-payments. These are key to cutting transaction costs and enhancing Vietnam’s trade competitiveness.

On workforce development, Vietnam’s young population is an asset, but lacks sufficient skilled labor.

Vocational training should be aligned with market needs, strengthened via public-private partnerships.

International experts and overseas Vietnamese talents should be invited to help transfer advanced technology and management know-how.

Tran Chung