Government conference seeks ways to develop sci-tech market
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 23 chaired a conference on developing the science and technology market, aiming to identify challenges and put forward solutions for Vietnam to better manage and operate it.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at a conference on developing the science and technology market on September 23. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh onSeptember 23 chaired a conference on developing the science and technology market,aiming to identify challenges and put forward solutions for Vietnam to better manageand operate it.
The hybrid event brought together many cabinet members,scientists and representatives from ministerial and governmental bodies,international organisations, universities, research institutes and enterprises.
In his opening remarks, PM Chinh said it is among a seriesof four conferences hosted by the Government to stabilise and develop the mainmarkets in Vietnam, with the first three on the real estate, finance andlabour markets.
He described developing the market asone of the key tasks to promote the growth of science and technology andaccelerate innovation in a bid to boost productivity, product quality,efficiency and competitiveness in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The conference aims to identify challenges and put forward solutions for Vietnam to better manage and operate the sci-tech market. (Photo: VNA)
The conference formed part of the efforts to make scienceand technology the main force of production, paving the way for Vietnamesefirms to produce more hi-tech products and services and improving the economy’scompetitiveness, he said.
Discussion focused on analysing the operation of the market, outlining strengths and weaknesses of its main players inVietnam and evaluating the interaction and coordination among these actors.
Attendees also exchanged views on how to make use ofintermediaries to ramp up transactions and circulation of science andtechnology products, and ways to expand national infrastructure for the marketto reach the regional and global standards.
They also proposed ways to improve institutional and policyframework for the development of the market and to strengthen the State’s rolein directing, regulating and effectively supporting the market expansion in thecoming time./.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers a speech at a conference on developing the science and technology market on September 23. (Photo: VNA)
The conference aims to identify challenges and put forward solutions for Vietnam to better manage and operate the sci-tech market. (Photo: VNA)
