Hanoi:Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for the swift selection and development of national key laboratories, emphasizing their capacity, practical needs, and potential to meet high standards. This initiative is aimed at concentrating efforts on strategic technology fields as outlined in Decision No. 1483/QD-TTg.

According to Vietnam News Agency, during a meeting on September 29, the Deputy PM instructed the Ministry of Science and Technology, along with relevant agencies, to conduct a review of all key laboratories that have been in operation for 10 to 15 years. The review aims to identify laboratories that require further investment, upgrading, shared use, or other necessary solutions.