Decision No. 604/QD-TTg: Approving Amendments to the Science, Technology and Innovation Development Strategy to 2030

Decision No. 604/QD-TTg

Issuing authority: Prime Minister of Vietnam Signing date: April 2, 2026 Signed by: Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung (on behalf of the Prime Minister) Effect: From the date of signing; replaces Decision No. 569/QD-TTg dated May 11, 2022

The Decision approves amendments and supplements to the Science, Technology and Innovation Development Strategy to 2030 (the Strategy), based on the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation (June 27, 2025) and Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

I. Development viewpoints

• Science, technology and innovation (STI) is a top national policy and the main driver of the new growth model.
• Enterprises are placed at the center of the innovation system; the State plays a role in shaping institutions and commissioning strategic tasks.
• Technology self-reliance is prioritized, with resources concentrated on strategic technology, digital technology, and core technology.
• High-quality human resources are the decisive factor; a force of chief engineers and strategic technology experts will be built.
• Data, digital platforms, and computing capacity are treated as new strategic resources; selective international integration is pursued.

II. Targets to 2030

Key specific targets include:

• Total factor productivity (TFP) contribution to economic growth above 55%.
• High-tech product exports at least 50% of total export value.
• Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking among the world's top 40 countries.
• Total social investment in R&D at least 2% of GDP (over 60% from non-state budget sources); state budget spending of at least 2% per year on STI.
• R&D personnel (full-time equivalent) reaching 12 per 10,000 people; at least 50 science and technology organizations ranked regionally or globally.
• Enterprises with innovation activity exceeding 40% of total businesses; commercialization of research results from institutes and universities reaching at least 30%.
• Formation of 5-10 regionally competitive technology enterprises in strategic technology fields.

III. Key tasks

1. Implement strategic technology and «Make in Vietnam» product development programs.
2. Develop foundational scientific fields (social sciences and humanities, basic sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, data science).
3. Develop STI and national data infrastructure, prioritizing artificial intelligence, big data, semiconductor chips, 5G/6G, robotics, and cybersecurity.
4. Develop science and technology organizations and high-quality human resources.
5. Develop the innovation ecosystem, startup ecosystem, technology enterprises, the science and technology market, and intellectual property.
6. Proactively integrate internationally and promote STI diplomacy, attracting multinational technology corporations to set up R&D centers in Vietnam.

IV. Breakthrough solutions

• Institutional: Establish a centralized management mechanism for strategic technology programs; shift strongly toward commissioning, direct assignment, and output-based lump-sum funding; apply controlled testing (sandbox) mechanisms for AI, big data, blockchain, digital assets, robotics, and biomedical technology.
• Financial: Allocate at least 15% of the science budget to strategic technology; establish a Strategic Industry Development Investment Fund; encourage enterprises to co-fund at least 30% of the budget for technology application tasks; implement outstanding tax and credit incentives for leading technology enterprises.
• Oversight: Build a monitoring indicator set across four groups (input, output, results, impact); conduct a mid-term review for 2026-2028 and a final review in 2030.

Implementation organization

The Ministry of Science and Technology leads the development of an action plan, proposes budget estimates, and prioritizes the strategic technology list. The Ministry of Finance balances the state budget and develops policies to attract FDI enterprises to establish R&D centers in Vietnam. The Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinate on workforce training and international cooperation. Ministries, localities, research institutes, universities, and enterprises must incorporate the Strategy into their own plans and report results annually before December 15.

Implementation clause

The Decision takes effect from its signing date (April 2, 2026) and replaces Decision No. 569/QD-TTg dated May 11, 2022 of the Prime Minister.