In the context of the world economy shifting strongly thanks to technological breakthroughs, innovation is no longer an option but has become a vital factor for businesses. However, many Vietnamese businesses still face many difficulties in investing in R&D due to lack of capital, lack of support mechanisms and lack of connection with the innovation ecosystem.

Resolution 57 is a fulcrum for businesses to boldly innovate. (Illustration photo)

One of the important contents of Resolution 57 is to increase the investment rate for scientific and technological research to 2% of GDP, of which more than 60% comes from the private sector. This not only demonstrates the Government's determination to promote science and technology but also shows the central role of enterprises in the innovation ecosystem. In fact, in many developed countries, most breakthrough technological inventions originate from the business sector. Increasing investment from the private sector will help Vietnam gradually shift from a development model based on cheap labor to a knowledge-based and high-tech economy.

General Director and Founder of SCS-SafeGate Smart Cyber ​​Security Company, Ngo Tuan Anh, acknowledged that Resolution 57 not only removed bottlenecks, but more importantly, created trust and motivation for hundreds of thousands of innovative businesses in Vietnam to confidently develop and grow. Startups, especially innovative businesses, need the market most so that their products and services can be deployed. However, for startups and innovative businesses to participate in the market, it is not easy because many conditions and barriers must be overcome, especially regulations on deployment capacity, finance, etc.

"These bottlenecks were removed when Resolution 57 was issued. The resolution mentioned a sandbox mechanism, which untied the hands of innovative startups. The pilot mechanism for businesses to test new technologies under State supervision needs to set out specific criteria and conditions to ensure that any innovative business can participate in this construction and development process." Mr. Ngo Tuan Anh, CEO and founder of SCS-SafeGate Smart Cyber ​​Security Company

In addition, Resolution 57 also emphasizes strengthening cooperation between enterprises and research institutes and universities to accelerate the technology transfer process. This is an important factor that helps enterprises quickly access the latest scientific achievements, thereby shortening the time for product research and development. This linkage model has been successfully applied in many developed countries, typically Korea or Germany, where enterprises and research centers operate as a unified ecosystem, promoting innovation towards practical application.

In the high-tech field, especially artificial intelligence (AI), big data or blockchain, Resolution 57 creates a legal corridor to help businesses boldly experiment and deploy new technologies.

"Clarity in policy is an important factor that helps technology businesses feel more confident when investing in research, instead of worrying about legal risks. Thanks to a more favorable environment, many technology businesses in Vietnam have begun to make significant progress in the fields of AI, robotic automation, and cybersecurity." Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, CEO Bkav

In addition, Resolution 57 sets out the task of developing high-quality human resources, with systematic training policies to meet the requirements of the digital economy. To realize this goal, universities and businesses need to promote links in training, ensuring that human resources not only have professional knowledge but also practical skills, ready to participate in the innovation ecosystem immediately after graduation.

In addition to the obvious opportunities, businesses also face many challenges when implementing innovation. According to Mr. Le Hong Minh, CEO of VNG, one of the biggest barriers is the old management mindset. To truly make a breakthrough, businesses need to change from the way they approach the market, business strategy to the way they operate, in which digital transformation plays a core role. In fact, many businesses, despite their potential, are still slow in applying new technology, leading to a gradual loss of competitiveness. Therefore, Resolution 57 is not only an opportunity, but also a test for businesses to demonstrate their innovation capacity.

Speaking at the National Forum on Developing Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises 2025 on January 15, Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of FPT Corporation, commented: “Resolution 57 is the fulcrum for Vietnamese enterprises to boldly enter the era of innovation and creativity, with the mindset of mastering technology, not only to catch up with the world but also to compete and break through”. This shows that, with support from policies and financial resources, Vietnamese enterprises are fully capable of reaching far, not only in the region but also globally.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/nghi-quyet-57-diem-tua-de-doanh-nghiep-manh-dan-doi-moi-sang-tao-211252.html