ridging the gap between research and the market. In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will allocate over 12,700 billion VND for science , technology, innovation, and digital transformation, equivalent to approximately 4.16% of its total budget expenditure. The city also aims to dedicate about 2% of its GRDP to research and development. However, to bring research results from the laboratory to the market, the city still needs more appropriate mechanisms and resources to promote this. Read more: https://www.vietnam.vn/en/tp-ho-chi-minh-tap-trung-nguon-luc-cho-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-va-doi-moi-sang-tao