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From March 1, the new Ministry of Science and Technology officially came into operation. According to Decree 55/2025/ND-CP of the Government, the Ministry of Science and Technology is a Government agency, performing the function of state management of scientific research, technology development, innovation, high technology development, strategic technology, development of science and technology potential; intellectual property; quality measurement standards; atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety; post; telecommunications; radio frequencies; information technology industry, digital technology industry; information technology application; electronic transactions; national digital transformation; state management of public services in the sectors and fields under the management of the Ministry according to the provisions of law.
Regarding organizational structure, the new Ministry of Science and Technology has 25 units including 22 administrative organizations assisting the Minister in performing state management functions and 3 public service units serving the state management functions of the Ministry.
Previously, on the morning of February 18, the National Assembly approved the appointment of Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Information and Communications, to hold the position of Minister of Science and Technology.
On February 19, the Prime Minister signed a decision to transfer and appoint two Deputy Ministers of Information and Communications, Pham Duc Long and Bui Hoang Phuong, to the position of Deputy Ministers of Science and Technology. Thus, the Ministry of Science and Technology has 5 Deputy Ministers, including Mr. Bui The Duy, Mr. Le Xuan Dinh, Mr. Hoang Minh, Mr. Pham Duc Long, and Mr. Bui Hoang Phuong.
Speaking at the ceremony announcing the Prime Minister's decision on the transfer and appointment of Deputy Ministers of Science and Technology on March 1, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung emphasized the importance of merging the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Science and Technology, marking an important turning point in the process of streamlining the apparatus towards efficiency and effectiveness. The new Ministry not only inherits all the functions and tasks of the two previous Ministries but is also assigned additional breakthrough responsibilities by the Central Government and the Government.
The trio of Science and Technology - Innovation - Digital Transformation is placed together in a unified structure, creating a synergistic strength to help Vietnam develop faster and stronger in the new era, which is the main driving force for Vietnam to become a high-income developed country.
The Minister emphasized that the new Ministry of Science and Technology’s tasks are not only doubled but also much more difficult with the birth of Resolution 57, with the expectations of the Party, the State and the People. In that context, each cadre must constantly strive, devote himself and devote himself to excellently completing the task.
According to the Minister, the merger of the two Ministries is not only a combination of organization, but more importantly, it is a unification of thinking, working methods and innovative spirit. At the same time, a new approach and new thinking are also needed to truly create a breakthrough for the Ministry and the industry.
Resolution 57 of the Politburo has identified science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as three important pillars for national development. The new Ministry of Science and Technology will be the core force to realize this Resolution. Therefore, we need to be pioneers in promoting scientific research, developing science and technology, applying technology and developing models of innovation, digital technology, artificial intelligence, big data, new energy, renewable energy, biology, etc.
