Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that great achievements in creative startups will contribute to bringing our country firmly into the era of rising up, developing richly and prosperously.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the National Innovation and Startup Festival (Techfest Vietnam 2024) - Photo: LE TAN
On the afternoon of November 27, 2024, in Hai Phong City, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the National Innovation and Startup Festival (Techfest Vietnam 2024) with the theme "Joining hands to develop Vietnam's innovative startup ecosystem".
The festival is organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in coordination with the People's Committee of Hai Phong City.
Bringing Vietnam's creative startup ecosystem to the region and the world
According to Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat, looking back over the past decade, Vietnam's innovative startup ecosystem has grown strongly, promoting the emergence of pioneering enterprises applying new technologies and new business models, ready to compete in the global market.
In 2024, Vietnam's Global Startup Ecosystem Index increased two places, from 58th to 56th (ranked 5th in Southeast Asia and 12th in Asia-Pacific).
Our country's Global Innovation Index has continuously improved over the years. In 2024, it increased by 4 places compared to 2022, ranking 44/133 countries and economies.
Thanks to its thriving innovative startup ecosystem, Vietnam is one of the dynamic emerging economies and a development hub for innovative startups in the Asia-Pacific region.
The intelligence and creativity of Vietnamese people have been gradually asserting themselves and reaching out to the world.
Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat delivers the opening speech at Techfest Vietnam 2024 - Photo: Duong Giang/VNA
Assessing Techfest Vietnam 2024 as an important milestone marking the 10-year development journey of the creative startup ecosystem in Vietnam, Minister Huynh Thanh Dat believes that Vietnam will overcome all challenges, effectively exploit great opportunities, and continue to bring the Vietnamese creative startup ecosystem to grow strongly, reaching out to the region and the world.
Join hands to act, share the fruits of creative startups
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that our Party and State always pay special attention to science, technology and innovation, considering this one of the top national policies for rapid and sustainable development.
Among them, creative startups are one of the new growth drivers, creating new productive forces for development in the new era.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the National Innovation and Startup Festival 2024 - Photo: Duong Giang/VNA
The Prime Minister emphasized that creative startups require the cooperation and consensus of the entire political system, the community, the people and businesses. People and businesses must be the center, the subject, the goal, the driving force and the main resource, especially the young generation - the future owners of the country.
“Each innovative startup needs to be an "innovation nucleus" that contributes to creating new momentum for the economy, affirming Vietnamese intelligence and mettle in the international arena.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates opened the National Innovation and Startup Festival 2024 - Photo: LE TAN
Emphasizing the motto of 3 commons (joint efforts, joint actions, and shared achievements), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hopes and believes in the spirit of "dare to think, dare to do, dare to act, dare to commit, dare to innovate" of the business community and people nationwide, and the startup community.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khoi-nghiep-sang-tao-de-dua-dat-nuoc-vao-ky-nguyen-moi-20241127164217533.htm
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