On 17/6, the government issued a scheme for establishing large-scale strategic technology enterprises. This initiative aims to develop digital infrastructure, human resources, digital data, strategic technology, and cybersecurity during the 2026-2030 period.
These large-scale strategic technology enterprises must meet several criteria simultaneously. They must achieve annual revenues exceeding USD one billion and employ an average of at least 5,000 workers. Additionally, these entities are required to allocate a minimum of 3% of their revenue to research and development (R&D).
Enterprises must also hold at least one patent granted by one of the five leading global intellectual property offices: the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), or the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
According to the government, strategic technology enterprises will play a pivotal role in developing digital infrastructure, digital data, strategic technology, and cybersecurity. This initiative aims to fulfill key national objectives concerning science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
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Automated robots on a high-tech production line. Photo: VGP. |
In the realm of digital infrastructure, Vietnam plans to add at least six new international submarine fiber optic cable routes by 2030; at least one of these will be domestically owned and operated. The 5G network is projected to cover 99% of the population. Concurrently, five large-scale data centers, meeting international green standards, will be constructed to position Vietnam as a regional data hub.
Regarding strategic technology, the objective is for Vietnamese enterprises to achieve self-sufficiency in at least 70% of the technologies specified in the Prime Minister's regulated list. Concurrently, Vietnam aims to rank among the top three in Southeast Asia for artificial intelligence (AI) research, development, and application.
Furthermore, strategic technology enterprises will participate in developing digital twins for several localities, creating shared blockchain platforms, and implementing internationally competitive cybersecurity solutions.
To support these enterprises, the government will refine institutional frameworks and prioritize resources for key science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation projects. Regulatory agencies are also committed to assisting market development, protecting intellectual property, promoting international trade, and encouraging localities to establish legal testing environments (sandboxes) for new digital technology products.
Phuong Dung
