PM asks maths institute to apply technologies to boost production
PM asks mathematics institute to apply technologies to boost production
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan “placed an order” for the Institute of Mathematics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) to boost the application of technologies in production to increase labour productivity at a working session in Hanoi on December 14.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Professor Hoang Tuy (Photo VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan “placed an order”for the Institute of Mathematics under the Vietnam Academy of Science andTechnology (VAST) to boost the application of technologies in production toincrease labour productivity at a working session in Hanoi on December 14.
The PM affirmed that the Party and State will create the optimalconditions for the institute to become a leading mathematical research andpostgraduate training centre in Vietnam.
He highlighted shortcomings in the applied research and difficulties inemploying excellent mathematicians who can meet the country’s socio-economicdevelopment demands.
The VAST must pay more attention to developing the maths institute morestrongly as well as recognise the institute’s crucial and position in thenational development to put forth the most favourable policies and mechanisms,he said.
The PM agreed with the institute’s proposal of providing scholarships –which are close to the international level - for domestic and foreign studentsat the international centre for training and research in mathematics.
He supported the increase of staff for the centre, especially young andtalented mathematicians, in addition to providing financial assistance forhighly qualified scientists.
The same day, the PM attended an international workshop held by theinstitute to celebrate the 90th birthday anniversary of ProfessorHoang Tuy, a prominent Vietnamese mathematician and one of the two founders ofthe mathematics sector in Vietnam, the other is Professor Le Van Thiem.
PM Phuc expressed his impressions of the Professor’s scientificcontributions, particularly in the applied mathematics field.
He said the Government will create favourable conditions for younggenerations, scientists and the Institute of Mathematics to promote theircapacity and brainpower to make remarkable contributions to the cause ofnational building.
The Institute of Mathematics has 70 officials, including many youngresearchers. In August 2017, the Ministry of Science and Technology and theUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)signed an agreement to establish an international centre for training andresearch in mathematics in Vietnam.-VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Professor Hoang Tuy (Photo VNA) 
