General Secretary To Lam delivers a keynote speech at the ceremony – Photo: VGP
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On the afternoon of September 29th, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) solemnly held the 80th Anniversary of the Postal and Telecommunications Sector, the 66th Anniversary of the Science and Technology Sector, and the First National Emulation Congress. General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a keynote speech at the ceremony.
Addressing the ceremony, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, General Secretary To Lam extended his warmest greetings and congratulations to the leaders, former leaders, veteran revolutionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and all generations of officials, civil servants, and employees in the Postal and Telecommunications, and Science and Technology sectors.
General Secretary To Lam recalled the history, emphasizing that even before gaining power, our Party had placed great importance on communication and science and technology. On August 15, 1945, at Tan Trao, the National Congress of the Indochinese Communist Party decided to establish the Specialized Communication Board—a milestone that laid the foundation for Vietnam’s Postal Sector…
Citing President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings, “Communication is one of the most important tasks in revolutionary work” and “Science must come from production and return to serve production and the masses,” the General Secretary stressed that these words have guided and inspired generations with resilience in war, intellect in research, creativity in labor, and the spirit of self-reliance—an invaluable legacy.
According to the General Secretary, after nearly 40 years of renovation, our country has made remarkable progress, transforming from a poor, embargoed nation into the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 32nd in the world, deeply integrated into the global value chain. The Postal and Telecommunications, and Science and Technology sectors have made significant contributions to this achievement.
The Postal and Telecommunications Sector has led in digitizing networks, introducing the Internet to Vietnam in 1997, opening new spaces for learning, production, business, entertainment, and integration. Today, the network coverage is widespread, with 4G reaching nearly 100% of the population, and 5G deployment underway. Vietnam is among the few countries successfully designing and manufacturing 5G equipment. Postal services have modernized, leveraging digital technology to become the backbone of e-commerce and logistics.
The Science and Technology Sector has achieved notable milestones: developing high-yield rice varieties, contributing to Vietnam’s role as a global food security pillar; mastering international-standard vaccine production technology; and successfully performing complex organ transplants. Vietnam has consistently ranked among the fastest-improving middle-income countries in the Global Innovation Index (GII).
 General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with delegates, visit the science and technology achievements exhibition during the ceremony – Photo: VGP
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“These achievements demonstrate that when the country follows the right path, when the Party’s will aligns with the people’s aspirations, and when Vietnamese intellect is unleashed, we can achieve the seemingly impossible,” the General Secretary affirmed.
Strategic Decision: Merging for Development
On March 1, 2025, the Postal and Telecommunications Sector and the Science and Technology Sector officially merged to form the Ministry of Science and Technology. This strategic decision reflects the Party and State’s vision: unifying leadership, synergizing resources, and enhancing efficiency to make science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation the central drivers of development.
The General Secretary emphasized, “Merging to focus, avoid fragmentation; to ensure every investment is used effectively; and to provide businesses, scientists, and citizens with a trusted partner for support.”
This is a crucial step toward realizing Resolution 57 of the Politburo, making science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation national priorities in the new development phase.
The General Secretary highlighted that the Ministry of Science and Technology must lead in successfully implementing Resolution 57, with its comprehensive directives and key tasks.
The current focus is on decisive, concrete actions to create tangible changes and widespread societal impact.
Three Key Pillars
Among the many tasks outlined in Resolution 57, General Secretary To Lam emphasized three critical pillars for the Ministry and the Science and Technology Sector to focus on in the coming years.
Regarding breakthrough institutions and a favorable environment, the Ministry, in its advisory and regulatory role, must proactively propose and refine legal frameworks and policies to encourage innovation and digital transformation.
“Institutions should not only regulate but also unlock resources, turning potential into reality and Vietnamese intellect into products, technologies, and added value. We need to swiftly implement exceptional policies, pilot mechanisms for new technologies, and empower and protect those who dare to think, act, and take responsibility for the common good,” the General Secretary stressed.
Regarding core technologies, digital infrastructure, and strategic industries, the Ministry, in its state management role, must guide and lead the development of strategically significant technology sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, new materials, and peaceful nuclear energy, ensuring energy security and supporting green, sustainable development.
Simultaneously, the focus should be on building a modern, synchronized, and secure national digital infrastructure, serving as the central nervous system for national governance and digital economic and social development. In technology selection, we must avoid cheap, outdated solutions and instead leapfrog to advanced technologies, deeply integrating into the global value chain.
Regarding resources, human capital, and the innovation ecosystem, the Ministry, in its coordinating role, must promote the effective mobilization and use of resources for science and technology, significantly increasing budget allocations and encouraging businesses and venture capital funds to participate.
Investment in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation must be seen as a long-term strategy, accepting delays and risks but remaining steadfast in pursuing the future.
Special mechanisms are needed to attract and utilize domestic and international talent, encourage creative startups, and align higher education with practical needs. Businesses should be at the heart of the innovation ecosystem, solving the nation’s “grand challenges,” with research institutions and universities as the foundation, and intellectuals and talents as the driving force.
According to General Secretary To Lam, the 80-year history of the Postal and Telecommunications Sector and the 66-year history of the Science and Technology Sector are marked by heroism, creativity, contribution, and sacrifice. This spirit must be reignited in the national emulation movement, inspiring every individual and organization to strive for a strong and prosperous Vietnam.
The emulation movement must be concrete, practical, and results-oriented, avoiding formalities. Each year, every unit should register and implement at least one innovative initiative or project with direct economic and social impact, improving people’s lives.
The General Secretary called on all agencies, scientists, and businesses to compete in creating specific, practical initiatives, products, and projects. This is the best way to turn the national emulation movement into a vibrant reality.
The General Secretary emphasized that our nation stands at a historic juncture. Science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are not just choices but essential paths for rapid and sustainable development. They are the golden keys to realizing Vietnam’s vision of strength and prosperity by 2045.
“The Party, State, and people place great trust in you. With your glorious traditions and spirit of unity and creativity, I am confident that the Science and Technology Sector will continue to lead, serving as the central driver of industrialization, modernization, and national progress,” the General Secretary expressed.
On this occasion, the General Secretary awarded the Ministry of Science and Technology with ten words: “Autonomy – Intelligence – Technology – Breakthrough – Integration.”
General Secretary To Lam awards the First-Class Fatherland Protection Order to Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung – Photo: VGP
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During the ceremony, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, General Secretary To Lam awarded the First-Class Labor Order to the Ministry of Science and Technology for its outstanding and exceptional achievements in advising on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, contributing to national construction and defense. He also awarded the First-Class Fatherland Protection Order to Minister Nguyen Manh Hung for his excellence in applying science and technology to defense and security, strengthening national defense and safeguarding the Fatherland.
– 08:50 30/09/2025
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