Decision No. 16/2001/QĐ-BKHCNMT on approving the objectives and main contents of the National Key Science and Technology Program for the 2001-2005 period: "Research on science and development of information and communication technology"

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the approval of the main objectives and contents of the National Key Science and Technology Program for the 2001-2005 period:"Research on science and development of information and communication technology" 

MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

BASED ON DECREE NO. 22/CP dated MAY 22, 1993 of THE GOVERNMENT on the tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Environment;

Pursuant to Decision No.: 82/2001/QĐ-TTg dated May 24, 2001 of the Prime Minister approving the orientation, objectives, tasks, and list of key national science and technology programs for the 2001-2005 period;

Considering the proposals of the Heads of the Department of Industrial Science and Technology Management and the Department of Planning,

DECISION:

Clause 4 of Article 6Approves the main objectives and contents of the National Key Science and Technology Program for the 2001-2005 period: "Research on science and development of information and communication technology," Code: KC.01 (Annex attached).

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThe Heads of the Department of Industrial Science and Technology Management, the Department of Planning, the Director of the Ministry's Office, the Heads of units under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, and the Heads of related agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

ANNEX

MAIN OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE NATIONAL KEY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

FOR THE 5-YEAR PERIOD 2001-2005:

"Research on science and development of information and communication technology,"

Code: KC.01

(Attached to Decision No.: 16/2001/QĐ-BKHCNMT dated June 11, 2001)

4. The organizations and individuals proposed for selection are those with the highest ranked application files, but the average score must reach at least 70 out of 100 points, including a minimum average score of 50 out of 70 points for scientific and practical value.

a. Objectives:

          Building scientific and technological capacity as a basis for receiving, adapting, mastering, improving, and developing information and communication technology.

          Developing basic technologies with a focus to support the reception, transfer, and development of technology in the fields of electronics, information technology, and communication.

          ứApplying advanced technologies in the fields of electronic information and communication technology to serve economic, social, security, and defense development.

b. Main Contents:

          Conducting fundamental research as a basis for manufacturing new electronic components such as: Nano-microelectronics (nano-electronics); Nano-optoelectronics (nano-optoelectronics); Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology; Optical transmission and switching technology.

          Expanding the use of the Linux operating system; Developing and widely testing parallel processing systems; simulation technology; ensuring information and network security; voice and image recognition; multimedia human-machine interfaces; virtual reality and 3D technology; artificial intelligence (AI), CAD, GIS, and DVD technology.

          Developing telecommunications networks based on IP technology; second-generation Internet; satellite information technology, ground stations for the VINASAT satellite; digital broadcasting and television technology; third-generation mobile information according to the IMT 2000 standard; increasing access speed through integrated optoelectronic technology; developing software technology./.