Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, on behalf of the Government, signed Resolution No. 336/NQ-CP on October 23. It issues the Government’s action plan to implement Conclusion No. 105-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the 14th Party Central Committee on attracting and effectively utilising talent in key sectors and fields.
Developing an open national framework for talent identification
The Ministry of Home Affairs will lead work with relevant ministries and agencies to draft a National Assembly resolution on special mechanisms and policies for talent affairs.
An open and flexible national talent criteria framework will be developed, with general standards and specific criteria for different groups, sectors, fields and types of assignments. Existing rules on attracting, employing and rewarding talented people across the political system will be reviewed and revised to match the newly approved special policies.
Policies on salaries, housing, land and power decentralisation in talent affairs will be improved, with priority given to mountainous, border, maritime and insular areas.
A unified national talent database, talent indicator system and information portal will be established. Mechanisms for assessing, collecting, verifying, updating, connecting, sharing and using data will ensure consistency, information security and personal data protection.
The plan calls for better mechanisms to manage risks and assess and protect people who undertake innovation tasks for the common good. Transparent mechanisms will recognise and honour national talent based on tangible contributions. Administrative procedures for international talent and their family members will be streamlined through coordinated processes with defined responsibilities and deadlines.
Identifying priority sectors and strategic tasks
The Ministry of Science and Technology will coordinate with the Ministry of Home Affairs and relevant agencies to identify and update the list of priority sectors, strategic tasks, programmes, projects, key works, major national challenges and breakthrough initiatives requiring talented personnel.
Digital platforms and technological tools will identify talent, connect candidates with opportunities, forecast demand and coordinate talent deployment while avoiding duplicated investment and ensuring data security.
Investment will focus on leading research teams, national key laboratories, strategic technology centres, specialised innovation hubs and high-performance computing centres. Sandbox mechanisms will cover task assignment, employment and rewards, financing, intellectual property and access to research infrastructure.
Launching a “talent develops talent” programme
The Ministry of Education and Training will lead a programme in which leading experts mentor and guide young talent. Early identification, selection, training and development schemes will be introduced for different groups and priority fields, with particular attention to talented school and university students.
The programme will support scientists, engineers, managers, young entrepreneurs and highly skilled workers in reaching international standards. Training will be linked to research, innovation and practice, with long-term support for career development.
Outstanding scientists and young talent will be selected for training and research at leading foreign universities, research institutes and technology corporations. Overseas training outcomes will be linked to domestic development needs, research outputs and the application of knowledge and technology.
Selected universities, research institutes, key laboratories and innovation centres will be upgraded to regional and international standards. Centres of excellence, talent development hubs and networking hubs will also be established.
Establishing special financial mechanisms
The Ministry of Finance will develop special financial policies for attracting and using talent. Annual state budget allocations for talent development are expected to reach around 0.1% of GDP within overall funding for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Financially autonomous localities may set higher spending levels.
Financial policies will encourage businesses to identify, nominate, recruit, use and develop talent, and co-finance training, research and innovation in strategic sectors and emerging and high technologies.
Ministries, agencies and localities will include talent development in their strategies and socio-economic development plans. Results in attracting, nurturing and deploying talent will help assess the accountability of organisations and their leaders.
The plan also calls for expanded international cooperation networks and initiatives to engage overseas Vietnamese and international experts in training, consultancy, research, technology transfer and strategic tasks and projects in Vietnam.
Sources: VietnamPlus / Vietnam News Agency
