Hanoi, May 18 -- As Vietnam aims to gain a modern industrial base by 2030 and become a developed, high-income country by 2045, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation have been identified as a major driving force, a "golden key" and a vital factor in realising the nation's development aspirations, stated Prime Minister Le Minh Hung while addressing a ceremony in Hanoi on May 18 marking Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Day (May 18) and a conference on strategic technology implementation. PM Hung emphasised science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the foundation, driving force and leading strategic breakthrough for Vietnam to enter a new development era, saying national development requires ...