Abstract
Mastering strategic technologies through the ownership and control of core technologies is not only a driver of economic development but also a critical foundation for safeguarding national security and defense amid intensifying global competition. Vietnam’s practical experience indicates that the state-owned economy plays a leading role in controlling and developing core technologies. Despite notable achievements, however, this role continues to face several limitations. Using analytical, synthetic, comparative-statistical, and historical-logical methods, and drawing primarily on secondary data, this article clarifies the theoretical and practical issues related to the role of the state-owned economy in mastering core technologies in Vietnam today, while proposing solutions to enhance this role in the current context.