Dak Lak Identifies Eight Priorities for Science and Digital Transformation
Dak Lak has identified eight priorities involving science, innovation and digital transformation. Its science and technology director cited gaps in infrastructure, skilled workers and businesses’ ability to adopt technology, and recommended policy changes and closer cooperation among research institutions, universities and businesses.
On November 12, the second session of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly held a question-and-answer session on finance, science and technology. Dak Lak province has made science, innovation and digital transformation development priorities in its 2025–2030 plan and has identified eight related priority issues.
Bùi Thanh Toàn, director of Dak Lak’s Department of Science and Technology, said the province faces gaps in connectivity infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers in emerging fields. Businesses are relatively small, with limited capacity for advanced processing, technology adoption and innovation. Regional cooperation, value-chain links and the capacity to implement policies also need improvement.
Bùi Thanh Toàn recommended improving institutions and financial mechanisms, simplifying administrative procedures, and promoting cooperation among research institutions, universities and businesses. He said businesses should identify specific technology needs, increase research and development investment, and apply digital and advanced technologies in production and processing. These measures remain recommendations; the original article did not disclose the specific content of the eight priority issues or the results of their implementation.
The same question-and-answer session also addressed public investment. Cao Đình Huy, director of Dak Lak’s Department of Finance, said that as of November 10, the province had disbursed more than VND 8.818 trillion in public investment funds, reaching 90.25% of its target. Provincial authorities are urging project units to resolve procedural and construction obstacles to advance the 2026 disbursement plan.
Source: VietVance
