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The Prime Minister has recently approved a scheme to develop national key research and testing centres and laboratories focused on strategic technologies, targeting mastery of at least 10 core technologies to support strategic technology products and tackle major national challenges.
The Prime Minister has recently approved a scheme to develop national key research and testing centres and laboratories focused on strategic technologies, targeting mastery of at least 10 core technologies to support strategic technology products and tackle major national challenges.
Under Decision 1483/QD-TTg, issued on August 4, 2026, the Scheme aims to establish a modern, integrated and interconnected nationwide network of shared-use research and testing centres and laboratories supporting core technology development and strategic technology products, in which several fields are expected to reach an advanced level within the region and move closer to standards in developed countries.
It is also targeted to gradually build national capacity for technology research, testing, measurement, inspection, conformity assessment, pilot production and commercialisation, thereby enhancing the country’s ability to absorb, master and develop strategic technologies and strengthening national technological self-reliance.
Specifically, by 2030, the country plans to upgrade, establish and put into operation at least eight priority national key laboratories in such fields as digital technology, next-generation mobile networks, robotics and automation, advanced biotechnology and biomedicine, advanced energy and materials, cybersecurity and quantum technology, marine and ocean technology and underground exploration, and aviation and aerospace.
Meanwhile, four priority national research and testing centres are expected to be established in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles, biotechnology and biomedicine, materials, and high-speed and urban railways.
The Scheme also targets average annual growth of at least 18 per cent in the number of patent applications and protection titles relating to core and strategic technologies, starting from the third year after these technologies become operational.
Commercialisation of research results and intellectual property generated by national key research and testing centres and laboratories will be another key focus, with the aim of establishing at least 10 innovative startups or science and technology enterprises capable of developing, mastering and commercialising core technologies, strategic technologies and strategic technology products.
By 2035, the country expects to continue upgrading and investing in a modern system of national key research and testing centres and laboratories and connect them with advanced regional and international research infrastructure networks. Notably, some testing centres and laboratories are hoped to rank among the region’s leading facilities in strategic technology fields.
As for the management and operation work, criteria will be developed and promulgated for selecting national key research and testing centres and laboratories focusing on strategic technologies. Quantitative performance indicators will also be introduced to monitor and evaluate the outputs of the system of these centres and laboratories, together with regulations governing their operation and shared-use mechanisms.
To reform investment and financial mechanisms, the Scheme stipulates that investment must follow a life-cycle approach to ensure synchronisation among infrastructure, equipment, human resources and management and operational conditions, while decisions on upgrading existing facilities or making new investments must be based on strategic technology development requirements, actual demand, capacity gaps, possibilities for shared use and commitments concerning expected outputs.
Under the Scheme, investment resources will be diversified and mobilised from the central and local budgets, enterprises and other lawful funding sources. Co-investment mechanisms and public-private partnership methods may be applied where appropriate, while technology companies and industry-leading enterprises will be encouraged to invest, commission research and testing activities, and exploit research results and intellectual property in accordance with law.
The Scheme also provides for the commissioning or funding of science, technology and innovation tasks, strategic technology development projects, and activities involving the development of standards and technical regulations, testing and assessment of new technologies. Such assignments, however, will be entrusted only to national key research and testing centres and laboratories possessing appropriate capabilities.
- (VLLF)
