The ministry reported that the sector contributed VND133.5 trillion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), a 28% increase from the same period last year.

The ministry is reviewing and refining the list of strategic technologies and products to identify priority areas and focus resources more effectively.

Financial mechanisms to support strategic technologies are also being finalised, including tax incentives, credit support, interest subsidies, and public-private co-financing schemes. These proposals are expected to be submitted in May.

Visitors explore a robot exhibition booth at the 80-year national achievements exhibition at the National Exhibition Center, Hanoi, on Aug. 28, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong

First ".vn" domain auction

The ministry also reported on Vietnam’s first auction of national ".vn" domain names, held from March 18 to 20.

Thai Huu Ly from the Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) said the auction marked a shift towards a market-based mechanism, where high-value domains are assigned transparently to the highest bidder rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.

Of the 50 domains offered, 37 were successfully auctioned, a 74% success rate. The highest winning bid reached around VND1.5 billion while some domains attracted up to 85 bids, demonstrating strong demand.

The results underline the growing value of short and memorable domain names, increasingly seen as digital assets tied to branding and online presence. The auction is expected to enhance the value of Vietnam’s national ".vn" domain amid accelerating digital transformation, as domain names play a key role in ensuring authenticity, security, and trust online.

VNNIC plans two auctions in 2026, with the second scheduled for June and offering another 50 domains. Unsold domains after the two auctions will be made available through standard registration procedures.