Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (middle) makes speech at the conference “Science, Technology and Innovation - a pillar of Socio-Economic Development in Việt Nam” on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — New technology and skilled human resources were the decisive factors to drive Việt Nam’s long-term growth, especially in the face of Industry 4.0-induced changes. This message was delivered by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a conference themed “Science, Technology and Innovation - a pillar of Socio-Economic Development in Việt Nam” held by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) in Hà Nội on Wednesday. The conference was co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam and the International Development Innovation Alliance (IDIA). Natural resources are becoming scarce across the … [Read more...] about Humans and technology key to Việt Nam’s new-stage development
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Science park to kick start HCM City innovation
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After 17 years of development, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park has optimised production procedures and is a leader in industry 4.0. VNA/VNS. Photo Preparations are underway for the construction of the new HCM City Science and Technology Park, which is expected to become a catalyst for growth in the city's eastern innovation hub. Gia Lộc reports. HCM City is stepping up preparation activities for the construction of the HCM City Science and Technology Park, which is expected to contribute to the development of the city’s eastern innovation hub covering districts 2, 9 and Thủ Đức. The Science and Technology Park, to be located on nearly 200 hectares near Saigon Hi-Tech Park in District 9, was approved under a decision issed by the municipal People’s Committee (PC) in 2014. Construction on the project, with total capital of more than VNĐ4.3 trillion (US$185 million), is expected to begin next year. … [Read more...] about Science park to kick start HCM City innovation
WB helps Ha Noi University of Science & Technology develop key sectors
The Ha Noi University of Science and Technology (HUST) is among three universities selected to launch the World Bank's Support for Autonomous Higher Education Project (SAHEP) - Photo: VGP/Nhat Nam The HUST on March 21 announced the SAHEP, which is worth US$155 million sponsored by the WB and another credit valued US$50 million (including US$45 million from the Official Development Assistance and the corresponding capital of US$5 million. The university will focus on training and research in key sectors under the fourth industrial revolution including electricity, electronics, mechatronics and materials science. The project, carried out within five years (from 2018-2022), aims to develop the university to become the nation’s leading training and research center in science and technology and concentrate on high-quality human resources in training and research. Headmaster of the university Hoang Minh Son said that the investment … [Read more...] about WB helps Ha Noi University of Science & Technology develop key sectors
Top ten outstanding scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2018
This is the 13th year the club has organised a vote to recognise and honour scientists' contribution to the country's socio-economic development. The events are selected in the following areas: policies and mechanisms, natural sciences, applied research, international integration, social sciences and humanities, and honouring scientists. Participating in the poll were more than 40 journalists from over 20 central and local mass media agencies in the field of science and technology, in addition to the evaluation from prestigious scientists. The following are 10 prominent scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2018. The Vietnamese digitised knowledge system officially operated: On January 1, 2018, the "Vietnamese Digitised Knowledge System" project was launched under the chair of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam. The system has been set up to promote an integrated knowledge system in all areas, aimed at facilitating everyone to study and master knowledge, while enhancing their … [Read more...] about Top ten outstanding scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2018
Top ten outstanding scientific – technological events in 2018
This is the 13th consecutive year the Club's 60 members have voted to select the top ten events related to the fields of policies, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, applied research, globalization, and scientist honoring. The top-ten list consists of: 1. On January 1, 2018 in Hanoi, the project ‘Digitized Vietnamese Knowledge System’ was formally launched, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam. This system, aiming at ‘Sharing knowledge – Fostering innovation – Connecting communities – For the better future of the Vietnamese’, is a comprehensive information storage in all fields for the public to learn and master new knowledge, leading to a boost for research and creativity, along with successful implementation of advanced technologies into developing the nation. This is considered the foundation for marvelous opportunities for innovative startup activities in Vietnam. 2. Doctor Tran Dinh Phong, Head of the Fundamental and … [Read more...] about Top ten outstanding scientific – technological events in 2018