Speaking recently at the national conference reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said the resolution had generated positive changes in both awareness and action throughout the political system.

According to him, institutions, mechanisms and policies have been steadily improved, many long-standing bottlenecks have been removed, and new policy frameworks supporting science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are taking shape.

Progress has extended beyond regulatory reform. Vietnamese businesses have begun mastering key technologies, bringing products to market and exporting some of them internationally. E-commerce, cashless payments and the application of artificial intelligence across various sectors have already produced measurable economic and social benefits.

Local governments have also introduced innovative development models tailored to their own strengths. Hanoi has launched the shared HanoiWork digital platform for administrative operations down to commune level. Ca Mau has integrated biotechnology and automation into shrimp farming. Vinh Long has deployed drones in agricultural production. Dong Thap is using digital data to monitor crop pests, reducing production costs for farmers. Ninh Binh and Tuyen Quang are applying artificial intelligence to heritage management and tourism development. Quang Tri has mastered biotechnology processes to develop One Commune One Product (OCOP) products. Thai Nguyen, Can Tho, Lao Cai, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong and Gia Lai are applying science and technology to build supply chains and improve product traceability.

"These examples demonstrate that Resolution 57 is gradually becoming part of everyday life. Science and technology are no longer abstract concepts. They are present in shrimp farms, rice fields, OCOP products, tourism services, administrative procedures, data platforms, manufacturing enterprises, schools, hospitals and commune-level governments," Party Chief and President To Lam said.

Following the adoption of Resolution 57, ministries and government agencies have launched a range of initiatives to accelerate national digital transformation.

One notable milestone is the Ministry of Justice's launch of its digital civil judgment enforcement platform. Developed as part of the sector's digital transformation strategy, the platform marks a shift from experience-based administration to real-time data-driven governance, replacing fragmented processes with an integrated, transparent operating system.

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh described the platform as "a miracle in implementing Resolution 57." He said a project that would previously have required around four years to complete was successfully delivered in just 18 months.

Pham Thi Ngoc Quyen, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, said the city is translating the spirit of Resolution 57 into concrete actions aimed at becoming a regional innovation and startup hub with international ambitions. The department is currently drafting 21 resolutions to establish special policy mechanisms that will provide a more supportive legal framework for research, innovation, technology testing, investment attraction and technology business development.

Immediately after Resolution 57 was issued, Quang Ninh Province partnered with FPT Corporation and FPT University to send technology students to nearly 30 communes and wards - including the island district of Co To - to assist local authorities and residents in implementing the resolution.

From the perspective of professional organizations, Dr. Nguyen Quan, President of the Vietnam Automation Association, said implementing Resolution 57 requires scientists, research institutes, universities and businesses to work together on breakthrough initiatives in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

He said the task presents significant challenges, but Resolution 57 provides the tools and enabling conditions needed to achieve ambitious national goals.

New mechanisms create momentum for businesses

Resolution 57 has not only transformed the public sector but has also created fresh momentum for Vietnam's business community.

To prepare a skilled workforce for implementation, businesses have established the Strategic Human Resources Alliance for Resolution 57. The alliance aims to develop high-quality experts to support socio-economic development, national digital transformation and international integration.

It also seeks to promote training in public administration, leadership and state management while strengthening research capabilities, innovation and the application of artificial intelligence in education, governance and policymaking.

The alliance's five founding members are the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, the Academy of Cryptography Techniques, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the University of Engineering and Technology under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and FPT University.

According to FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh, today's global competition is no longer defined by military power but by knowledge, technology and, above all, AI talent.

Viettel has registered to participate in several strategic technology sectors, including semiconductor chip design, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communications, 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced materials.

Speaking to VietNamNet, Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, Chairman and CEO of Viettel, described Resolution 57 as a breakthrough policy covering institutions, regulatory mechanisms and concrete development objectives.

He said the resolution introduces a range of new mechanisms, including pilot programs for innovative business models, acceptance of research and development risks, venture investment policies, liability exemptions for economic losses caused by objective circumstances, a requirement that at least 3% of annual state budget spending be allocated to science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and procurement policies encouraging government agencies to purchase research-based products developed by domestic enterprises.

According to Viettel's chairman, these reforms represent a major institutional breakthrough, giving organizations, individuals and businesses - especially state-owned enterprises - greater confidence to invest in research, master strategic technologies and deploy innovative business models.

"To fully realize Resolution 57, businesses must also take the initiative. They need to identify what should be researched, how it should be developed and implemented, with a spirit of speed and boldness. Speed means working urgently and continuously, while boldness does not mean recklessness - it means pursuing innovation while ensuring effectiveness. This is the moment to encourage businesses to move forward with confidence and embrace new opportunities," he said.

Thai Khang