As the tech landscape in Việt Nam continues to grow and evolve, a new resolution has emerged as a game-changer for the industry. Issued by the Politburo, Resolution 57 has given local businesses a powerful push to dive deeper into core technologies and aim for long-term technological self-reliance.
Boost to Innovation Ecosystem
Since its launch, Resolution 57 has helped fuel a fast-growing innovation ecosystem across the country. The country is now home to 858 science and technology enterprises, 45 high-tech companies, and more than 73,000 digital technology firms. This growth has been driven by the strong involvement of major domestic tech players, who are now actively participating in the policy.
- CT Group, a leading tech company, has taken bold steps to bring the resolution’s vision to life. It has developed the first Vietnamese-developed ADC chip, a crucial component that was designed and completed in just six months.
- Another example of this shift is Viettel, a key player in both defence and technology, which has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation as a pillar of sustainable growth.
- VNPT, a state-owned enterprise, has been identified as a ‘frontline pioneer’ in implementing Resolution 57, with a focus on investing in R&D, building national digital infrastructure, and developing high-quality tech talent.
The Power of Technological Self-Reliance
Resolution 57 places a strong emphasis on ‘technological self-reliance’, a term that appears repeatedly in the document. In today’s volatile global tech environment, mastering core technologies is not just a national goal; it’s a matter of economic security and international competitiveness. By becoming self-reliant in technology, Vietnamese companies can be more agile, creative, and globally competitive.
- Mastering core technologies allows firms to be more agile and creative, as they no longer rely on foreign technologies.
- Relying on foreign technologies can leave companies vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, high costs, and limited innovation.
- Controlling their own tech destiny allows firms to take risks and invest in areas that require significant resources and carry high potential for breakthroughs.
Key Players and Their Initiatives
| Company | Initiative |
|---|---|
| CT Group | Developed the first Vietnamese-developed ADC chip, a crucial component that was designed and completed in just six months. |
| Viettel | Affirmed its commitment to innovation as a pillar of sustainable growth, focusing on mastering core technologies in telecommunications, AI, big data, and 5G/6G networks. |
| VNPT | Identified as a ‘frontline pioneer’ in implementing Resolution 57, with a focus on investing in R&D, building national digital infrastructure, and developing high-quality tech talent. |
Conclusion
The early signs are promising: from the surge in digital and science-tech enterprises to the emergence of a homegrown R&D ecosystem. These developments are laying the foundation for Việt Nam to make a major leap forward in the years to come. With Resolution 57 providing a clear direction and long-term vision, Vietnamese companies are now more confident than ever to invest in areas that require significant resources and carry high potential for breakthroughs.
“This is our first ADC chip design, and it’s a big deal for Việt Nam. We pushed hard and finished it in six months to keep up with the momentum of Resolution 57. That shows how powerful and motivating this policy really is.” – Trần Kim Chung, Chairman of CT Group
As Việt Nam continues to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape, it’s clear that Resolution 57 has had a profound impact on the country’s tech industry.
