The Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking feedback on a draft list of 12 strategic technologies and 32 strategic technology products.
According to the draft, the list is divided into two groups with clear orientations: one group consists of technologies that already have a market, can be deployed and create value immediately; the other group consists of foundational technologies that require long-term investment to create new development momentum.
The first group comprises seven technologies: Artificial intelligence and digital twins; Blockchain, cloud computing, big data and IoT; Next-generation mobile network technology; Advanced robotics and automation technology; Advanced biomedical technology; Advanced energy technology and smart grids; and Advanced materials technology.
A common characteristic of this group is the relatively well-established market and application demand. Several fields, such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, 5G networks, and robotics, have seen the participation of domestic businesses, initially developing products and services with commercialization potential.
The second group comprises five foundational technologies for the future: semiconductor chip technology; cybersecurity and quantum technology; rare earth, ocean, and subsurface technology; aerospace technology; and high-speed rail technology.
Unlike the first group, these sectors may not generate immediate economic impact in the short term, but they play a crucial role in creating new growth drivers and ensuring self-reliance in security and defense.
The VinMotion robot, developed by a domestic company, is on display at the SemiExpo 2025 exhibition. Photo: Trong Dat
Alongside the list of technologies, the draft also outlines 32 strategic technology products, divided into two corresponding groups.
In the group of products with established markets, 22 products were included in the draft. Many of these products have the potential to create a significant and direct impact on economic development, such as the Vietnamese Big Language Model; AI Assistants and Agents; Specialized AI Platforms and Decision Support Systems; AI Edge Processing Cameras; Digital Twins; Cloud Computing Platforms; Blockchain Network Infrastructure; Traceability Systems; Next-generation 5G and 6G Telecommunications Equipment and Network Systems; Autonomous Mobile Robots; and Industrial Robots.
In addition, the catalog also includes products related to biotechnology, agriculture, materials, and energy, such as food processing systems; post-harvest quality control and preservation systems; next-generation vaccines; cell therapy; next-generation seeds, etc. These are areas with high practical application needs, closely linked to production sectors and daily life.
For the long-term group, the focus is on 10 high-tech products such as AI chips, IoT chips, specialized chips; cybersecurity products for critical infrastructure and national databases; quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensors; systems for mining and deep processing of minerals and rare earth elements; small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs); satellites and low-orbit satellite constellations for Earth observation; and items related to high-speed rail...
Previously, in June 2025, Decision No. 1131 on the List of Strategic Technologies and Strategic Technology Products was issued. Upon review, some products in the old list have long-term significance but unclear immediate implementation conditions and are not closely linked to growth and competitiveness challenges. Conversely, some technology products that already have established markets and directly impact the economy, such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, processing industries, textiles, footwear, construction, and energy, are not included in the list.
The new draft is therefore structured to be streamlined, focusing on technologies and products that are crucial for the country's development in the short and long term.
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the implementation of the strategic technology portfolio has achieved some initial results. Several ministries and sectors have proactively developed plans, identified key product groups, and implemented testing and ordering mechanisms suitable to the specific characteristics of each field.
Universities and research institutes have formed several strong research groups in fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, automation, and biotechnology. Some domestic businesses have also begun to master some core technologies, developing and commercializing products such as AI cameras, 5G networks, drones, large-scale Vietnamese language models, and industrial robots.
Trong Dat
According to Vnexpress