Even as the country celebrates the traditional lunar New Year (Tet), thousands of engineers, workers, and laborers remain dedicated to national projects, from Long Thanh International Airport and Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, to the nationwide 500-day campaign aiming to complete 3,000 kilometers of expressways.
    |
 |
|
The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro train operated |
These efforts are not merely about meeting deadlines, they reflect a deep sense of responsibility and a relentless "three shifts, four teams" spirit so as to ensure projects are completed on time or ahead of schedule in 2025, in pursuit of national development goals.
The Government has set a bold target of at least 8% GDP growth for this year, surpassing the National Assembly’s target of 7% - 7.5%. The figure represents more than just an economic milestone. It symbolizes a collective ambition for breakthrough development, shared by the political system, businesses, and the people. However, with the backdrop of a volatile global landscape, Vietnam will face its share of challenges in meeting this goal.
Still, the country’s foundation for success is solid. It is reinforced by the Party and State's strategic mindset and long-term development vision about the "new era" – that of the nation's rise with dynamic, prosperous, and civilized development, as well as by the strong consensus and determination across the entire political system and the people.
Key economic hubs, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, are pushing for 8% - 10% growth to become engines of breakthrough development that will inspire the rest of the nation.
Amidst this, the Government remains steadfast in pursuing three strategic breakthroughs, with institutional reform standing as the "breakthrough of all breakthroughs." This approach is aimed at eliminating bottlenecks and maximizing resources to support growth and development.
Innovation is the key to Vietnam’s shift and breakthroughs in a new era full of volatility but also opportunities. Across the globe, innovation centers have proven essential in driving knowledge-, technology-, and innovation-based economic growth, and Vietnam is following this path by placing innovation at the heart of its national development strategy.
Resolution No.52-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo in 2019, advocates an open and creative approach to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. By fostering pilot programs for emerging issues, Vietnam aims to create a conducive environment for innovation across all industries.
Vietnam’s notable achievements in innovation, such as ranking 44th out of 133 countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) – a two-spot improvement from 2023, demonstrate the unceasing efforts by the entire political system, the business community, and people from all social strata.
The Government has been actively building a robust innovation ecosystem, highlighted by the establishment of the National Innovation Center (NIC). More than just a hub for connecting businesses, research institutes, and startups, NIC attracts top Vietnamese and international experts while providing a dynamic business environment that draws investors and venture capital funds to the country.
Innovation will drive Vietnam’s transition from a labor-intensive economy to the one based on knowledge, technology, and industries with high added value. This shift will not only boost productivity and product quality but also enhance Vietnam's integration into global value chains, attract quality investments, and enable Vietnamese businesses to expand globally.
"More importantly, innovation is not just an economic strategy but a national mission, one that improves the quality of people’s life, fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, and builds a strong, prosperous Vietnam," stressed Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
The year 2025 is not merely a point of achievement assessment. It marks the beginning of a journey toward dynamic and sustainable development. With renewed vigour, a forward-thinking mindset, and the unified efforts by the whole political system and the people, Vietnam is poised to fulfill its vision of becoming a wealthy, civilised, and prosperous nation.
Source: VNA