The draft amended Law on Higher Education proposes allowing universities to independently decide on compensation, appointments, and utilization of scientific talent, both domestic and international.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has been tasked with developing a plan to attract high-quality personnel for science, technology, and innovation, to be submitted to the Prime Minister in September.

New policies demonstrate the commitment of the Party, National Assembly, and Government to making science and technology a key driver of development, focusing on commissioned research, innovation, and commercialization.

On 27/6, the National Assembly passed the revised Law on Science and Technology and Innovation, comprising 73 articles, effective from 1/10/2025.