Building an intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation for the young generation of Vietnam

This afternoon (September 26), within the framework of his visit and working visit to Vietnam from September 25-26, 2025, Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), had a discussion with the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications on the orientation of developing an innovation ecosystem for the young generation of Vietnam in the coming time.

Intellectual Property and Innovation Alliance Button Pressing Ceremony.

The explosion of a series of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain... is reshaping production methods, working tools and even traditional business models, creating great challenges but also opening up unprecedented opportunities. This is the golden time to take advantage of these new achievements to change the core development driving force of the country, increasing value for the economy quickly and sustainably.

Mr. Hoang Minh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, affirmed the capacity and creativity of the young generation of Vietnam with more than 20 million young people, accounting for nearly 20% of the population. The young generation of Vietnam is not only the future workforce, but also the main driving force for the country's development.

The Deputy Minister also cited specific achievements to affirm the talent of the Vietnamese youth generation. The Deputy Minister also believes that when given favorable conditions, the young generation has the ability to reach out to the world , contributing to making Vietnam a center of innovation in the region.

The Ministry of Science and Technology was assigned by the Politburo to continue advising and proposing a project to build a Vietnamese Startup Nation, a country where every citizen can start a business on the basis of digital technology, new technology and creativity in all fields. In which, startups based on technology, innovation, with the ability to grow quickly, breaking the old model play a core role, spreading the entrepreneurial spirit to the whole society.

This is a long-term national strategy, a cause of the entire people and also a new space to promote the power of intelligence and intellectual property in the new era, the main driving force to rapidly develop modern productive forces, perfect production relations, create new environments, tools and markets for startups.

WIPO commits to supporting startups and innovation right from the grassroots level

Vietnam has received active cooperation and support from the international community, especially WIPO. Since Vietnam joined WIPO in 1976, WIPO has accompanied the Ministry of Science and Technology in building and developing the national intellectual property system, especially intellectual property education and training activities. WIPO has supported the training of thousands of intellectual property officials and experts through WIPO Academy programs and other education and training programs.

Since 2019, WIPO has organized IP for Youth & Teachers programs and the Young Intellectual Property Ambassador titles to honor the creative ideas of the young generation of Vietnam. Recently, WIPO has also implemented the Youth Empowerment Strategy IP-YES! 2024, emphasizing the role of intellectual property education for the young generation to promote sustainable innovation.

Mr. Hoang Minh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, spoke at the seminar.

Deputy Minister Hoang Minh affirmed that this is a historic opportunity for Vietnam to create and this will turn innovation into a real driving force, helping Vietnam achieve the goals of sustainable development, green growth and high income by 2045.

Responding to the Deputy Minister’s remarks, Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), was delighted to see so many students attending the seminar and showing interest in innovation. He said that when students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to solve practical problems, that is when the foundation for truly great technological innovations is laid.

Mr. Daren Tang also pledged that WIPO will accompany Vietnam in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship right from the grassroots level. “Giving opportunities and support to innovators and entrepreneurs right from the first steps. When they succeed, they not only build their own careers, but also create jobs and bring value to the community,” Mr. Daren Tang emphasized.

Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) visited technology models of students of the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, Director of the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications, thanked the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for his sharing and believed that WIPO's sharing and experience would open up new horizons, ignite the passion and creative aspiration in every young Vietnamese person. "We are committed to continuing to promote research and innovation activities and constantly raise awareness of intellectual property, contributing to building a strong, intellectual and integrated Vietnam," said Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Hoai Bac.

Within the framework of the workshop, experts and guests also pressed the button to launch the Intellectual Property and Innovation Cooperation Alliance.

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