Vietnam, foreign institute partner in livestock research
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) inked a Memorandum of Understanding on livestock research in Hanoi on August 17.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) inked a Memorandum of Understanding on livestock research in Hanoi on August 17.
The document focuses on matters of shared concern such as building a sustainable agricultural system based on the development of both livestock and crop farming, advancing value chains and minimising recurrent adverse impacts and risks in the local agriculture.
The ILRI will offer scientific and technological support in research activities and measures to promote Vietnam’s livestock value chains to ensure the sector is aligned with the market and help it develop sustainably, said Assistant Director General for the ILRI Institutional Planning and Partnerships Shirley Tarawali.
MARD Deputy Minister Vu Van Tam said a key solution to restructuring Vietnam’s livestock industry is the application of science and technology, critical to boosting sci-tech research cooperation with international organisations.
Meanwhile, rapid globalisation and the implementation of pledges to open the milk and livestock product markets poses great challenges to Vietnam’s animal husbandry, which requires reform in research activities and close collaboration among research institutes as well as between research institutes and State managerial agencies, he added.
During almost 10 years of official cooperation, the MARD and the ILRI have effectively carrie🦩d out a number of joint programmes and research activities in the livestock industry, including๊ indigenous breed preservation, food safety, animal feed production and preventing diseases transmitted from animals to humans./.
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang will spend over 2.3 trillion VND (105 million USD) from now to 2020 to implement a project to restructure the agricultural sector.
Vietnam splashed out 1.73 billion USD on livestock feed and material imports in the first two quarters of the year, a year-on-year increase of 7.8 percent, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The central province of Nghe An has requested shaping up local livestock husbandry as local farmers tend to increase herds of buffalos and cows while tapering off pig raising.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
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