The Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, member of Vietnam National University yesterday honorably received the First- Class Labor Medal on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its establishment. This was the second time that the university received the First Class Labor Medal. In the long period of its establishment and development, the university which was founded on the merge of social scientific faculties of Hanoi General University and Hanoi University of Arts. Nowadays, it is the country’s leading research and training center in the field of social sciences and humanities which has greatly contributed to education and training of high quality human resources. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the university had contributed to cultural and human resource development of Vietnam as well as nation defense in the previous times. One of the powers of social sciences and humanity is to go along with social life and destiny … [Read more...] about Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities receives First Class Labor Medal
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ADB helps Vietnam boost agriculture science, technology
The Asian Development Bank will provide Vietnam with a US$30 million loan to help improve and modernize agriculture science and technology in the country. The two sides signed in Hanoi Wednesday an agreement on the loan, which will be used for a project to ensure the sustainable growth of Viet Nam's agriculture sector. Vietnam plans to further improve the quality of the country's produce, diversify into higher value products and markets, increase productivity and value addition, and improve technology development. … [Read more...] about ADB helps Vietnam boost agriculture science, technology
Enhancing science, technology and innovation to drive sustained growth in Vietnam
Vietnam needs to rely more on productivity gains driven by innovation in order to boost its economy, said the World Bank and Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in a new joint study released in Hanoi on November 24th. Under the titled "OECD-World Bank review of science, technology and innovation in Vietnam", the study looks at the key elements, relationships and dynamics that drive the Vietnamese innovation system and opportunities to enhance it through government policy. "Increased competition in globalizing markets means that it is more important than ever to invest early in advanced technological capabilities. This will help Vietnamese enterprises better position themselves in global value chains," spoke Ms Victoria Kwakwa, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam. The joint review provides several recommendations for policy makers to foster science, technology and innovation in the nation: • Improving framework conditions for innovation: The … [Read more...] about Enhancing science, technology and innovation to drive sustained growth in Vietnam
VN science, technology sectors need clear development plan
VN science, technology sectors need clear development plan (10-05-2005) Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper asked scientists about the current state of scientific and technological development in HCM City, and ways in which it can be advanced. Hoang Anh Tuan, deputy chairman of the HCM City Union of Scientific and Technical Associations: Why haven't scientific and technical workers in HCM City been used effectively? I think the main reason is that these industries have developed spontaneously, without a clear plan, and workers have pursued their careers at a pace and direction not co-ordinated to meet the demands necessary for efficient development. Quality is still low, due to backward working conditions, general difficulties in daily life and a lack of access to advanced knowledge in the field. Because of the failure of scientific and technological policy to encourage creativeness in research, the guideline "education, science and technology are top national policies" has not yet been fully … [Read more...] about VN science, technology sectors need clear development plan
PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA)– Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stressed the important role played byscience and technology in promoting production value and economic growth, andasked for more efforts to effectively develop the sector in the coming time. Speaking at aconference held by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi on January 9to review scientific and technological activities in 2017, the Governmentleader praised state management of science and technology at all levels in theyear.It is necessary to continuecreating breakthroughs in improving the innovation index and considerenterprises as a centre of innovation, he said.Attention should be paidto building laws related to science and technology development and policies onusing human resources, as well as increasing investment in the sector, henoted.PM Phuc also pointedout shortcomings that must be solved in the coming time in order to promote theapplication … [Read more...] about PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development