Vietnam has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards intellectual property infringement, emphasizing that robust IP protection is essential for national development and global integration. This unwavering commitment was highlighted during a strategic meeting between Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh and Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, where both sides also explored future technological and scientific cooperation.
HANOI — Vietnam will not tolerate any infringement of intellectual property rights, asserting that robust IP protection remains a consistent and foundational policy for the nation’s economic integration and domestic business development, a senior government official said.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh working with Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, Board Member of The Asia Group.
During a meeting in Hanoi on the morning of June 9, 2026, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh held discussions with Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, a current Board Member of The Asia Group. The bilateral dialogue primarily focused on the strict enforcement of intellectual property protection, alongside exploring emerging opportunities for scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and the United States in the new phase.
Addressing the delegation, Deputy Minister Minh reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering stance and zero-tolerance approach toward any acts that violate intellectual property rights. He emphasized that this commitment is a comprehensive directive that permeates through the core guidelines and policies of the Party. Furthermore, it has been rigorously institutionalized into national law and is actively organized for enforcement across all levels of government, encompassing various ministries, administrative sectors, and local authorities.
The Deputy Minister made it explicitly clear that safeguarding intellectual property is pursued directly for the benefit of Vietnam and its domestic enterprises. In order to successfully foster national development and deepen its integration into the global economy, Vietnam recognizes the absolute necessity of enforcing intellectual property rights with the utmost seriousness. Minh pointedly noted that this rigorous approach is an internally driven, consistent national policy, rather than merely a reactionary measure implemented only when there are concerns raised by the United States.
At the working session, the two sides also engaged in extensive exchanges regarding Vietnam’s long-term vision for the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, specifically guided by the frameworks outlined in Resolution 57-NQ/TW.
According to Deputy Minister Minh, Resolution 57-NQ/TW has catalyzed a profound transformation from basic awareness to concrete action. The resolution effectively positions science, technology, continuous innovation, and digital transformation as the crucial driving forces required to renew governance models, revamp development paradigms, and ultimately move toward high economic growth targets.
In response, Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink highly appreciated the significant progress Vietnam has demonstrated in the realm of intellectual property. The Ambassador also conveyed that The Asia Group looks forward to continuing the promotion of cooperative partnerships with Vietnam, particularly targeting critical sectors such as technology, energy, and healthcare.
Source: mst.gov.vn
