Prime Minister attends science, technology, innovation meeting
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a meeting themed “Science, technology and innovation as a pillar for socio-economic development in Vietnam” in Hanoi on May 15.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) at the meeting on science, technology and innovation in Hanoi on May 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a meeting themed“Science, technology and innovation as a pillar for socio-economic developmentin Vietnam” in Hanoi on May 15.
The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, theAustralian Embassy in Vietnam and the International Development InnovationAlliance (IDIA).
The meeting saw the participation of representatives from ministries, agencies, localities, research institutes,universities, science and technology and start-up enterprises, outstandingscientists, and more than 50 delegates who are high-level representatives fromthe IDIA, international organisations and embassies.
The event offers an opportunity for Vietnamese ministries, agencies andlocalities and international partners to exchange views on how science,technology and innovation contribute to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
The meeting also helps Vietnamese policy-makers, scientists and enterprises tostrengthen connectivity with the IDIA network.
The IDIA includes members from the Governments, international organisations,foundations on innovation, crucial bilateral sponsors and big private organisations.
Comments and recommendations proposed by experts at the meeting are valuableand effective information for the establishment of the nation’s 10-yearsocio-economic development strategy (2012-2030).
The meeting is held within the framework of the “Innovation Week” in Hanoi fromMay 13-17, heading to comprehending tools, technology and trends related to theFourth Industrial Revolution, their risks and potential benefits to the fair andinclusive development in Vietnam and other nations. - VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) at the meeting on science, technology and innovation in Hanoi on May 15 (Photo: VNA) 
