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One of the contents of special interest to public opinion and experts in the Draft Political Report submitted to the 14th Congress is the national industrial development orientation. The draft has made an important step forward by emphasizing the need to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of a number of foundation industries that is: Improve the efficiency and competitiveness of a number of foundation industries such as: Energy, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, new materials, chemicals, digital technology and biology. Prioritize the development and gradually master production technology in a number of emerging industries such as: Semiconductor chip industry, robotics and automation industry, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, materials for mechanical engineering industry, biological industry, environmental industry, renewable energy, new energy. Gradually build and develop a number of important industrial clusters and complexes large-scale, modern industry on a regional and inter-regional scale. It can be said that this is the key field that determines Vietnams autonomy, competitiveness and position in the global value chain. The draft has made an important step forward by emphasizing the need to improve efficiency and competitiveness of some fundamental industries and prioritize the development and gradually master production technology in a number of emerging industries. These orientations demonstrate breakthrough thinking and keep pace with the eras green-digital transformation trend. However, for the industrial strategy to truly become a new growth engine, it is necessary to continue to clarify a number of key issues in terms of vision, focus and implementation mechanism. Correct thinking, but more strategic selectivity is needed. The strength of the above planning content is broad and open thinking, not only limited to traditional industries such as energy, mechanics, metallurgy, materials, but also towards new industries such as semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence, new energy, etc. biological industry, environmental industry. This approach helps Vietnam not be left behind in the new generation industrial wave, contributing to improving the economys autonomy and self-reliance. In order for the country to develop quickly and sustainably, we must definitely improve our autonomy and master science and technology, especially core technology. However, a comprehensive orientation is not synonymous with a focus. In the context of limited resources, an effective industrial strategy needs to deliberately select a number of leading spearheads where Vietnam has the ability to deeply participate and form dynamic competitiveness. International experience shows that Korea used to focus on electronics and automobiles, Taiwan (China) chose semiconductors, Singapore chose biotechnology and high-tech services. It was choosing the right focus that helped them break through and create real industrial capacity. Vietnam can completely learn from that approach - identifying 3-4 strategic key industries, such as: electricity, electronics and new energy equipment; mechanical engineering - precision automation, and electric automobile industry - smart vehicles.; advanced materials; Semiconductor chips... From industry category to value chain and ecosystem development The draft currently lists many important industries, but does not clarify the value chain structure and connection mechanism between them. Meanwhile, the worlds industrial trend today is no longer developing according to separate industries, but according to an integrated ecosystem model - where large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, R&D centers, training facilities and logistics infrastructure are connected in the same regional industrial cluster. Bringing value chain - ecosystem thinking into the Political Report will help industrial policy move from selecting industries to building chains, creating the ability to spread and multiply capabilities. endogenous. For example, the mechanical industry can be associated with the renewable energy chain, the advanced materials industry can be associated with battery production, and the automobile industry can be associated with the chain of components, sensors, control software and charging infrastructure. At that time, each industry will no longer be an individual oasis, but a link of a unified ecosystem. Adding mechanisms to create demand and promote the market One of the key points for industrial development is to have a large and stable enough output market. The Draft Report can consider more clearly emphasizing the role of demand creation policy - that is, using state tools (public procurement, technical standards, preferential taxes, green credits) to form demand for domestic industrial products. A modern industrial policy must not only encourage production, but must activate the market. Be clearer about coordination mechanisms and enforcement tools For the strategic directions stated in the Report to become a reality, needs a strong and flexible coordination institution. Currently, industrial policy is scattered across many different ministries: Industry and Trade, Science and Technology,Finance, Construction, Agriculture and Environment, National Defense... If there is a lack of a unified coordinating focal point, policies are easily fragmented, duplicated or spread out. Therefore, it is possible to consider establishing a Modern Industrial Development Committee, or a National Coordination Office (PMO) for industry and technological innovation, under the Government. This agency will be responsible for mapping the supply chain, analyzing industry clusters, proposing industrial finance mechanisms, and monitoring national KPI targets, urging and supervising implementation... Having a clear focal point will help Vietnamese industry move from project-based policy to system-based policy. Putting the automobile industry in the priority group is not only to
