(MPI) – Speaking at the discussion with US businesses and investment funds, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized that Vietnam identifies science, technology and innovation as the driving force for economic development. fast and sustainable, especially in the digital era. Only innovation and science and technology can help Vietnam turn challenges into opportunities. The socio-economic development strategy for the period 2021-2030 identifies the view that Vietnam must "catch up - go along - and surpass" in a number of industries and fields of science, technology and innovation.
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| Overview of the discussion. Photo: MPI |
The seminar was organized by the Ministry of Planning and Investment in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group on May 16, 5 with the participation of US businesses and investment funds such as Alphabet Inc. (Google); Deltec Bank & Trust, JP Morgan & Co, Indus Capital, Reserra Capital.
Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said that Vietnam sets a goal that by 2045, Vietnam will have the capacity to master and apply modern technology in all fields of economy - society, environment, defense, security. In particular, focus on developing priority industries with high levels of readiness such as information technology, electronics - telecommunications industry; finance - banking; ecommerce; digital agriculture; digital tourism; digital culture industry; medical; education and training.
In response to practical requirements, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung also mentioned a number of specific areas that need to promote innovation in the coming time, including smart agriculture/high efficiency agriculture, smart factories, and urban areas. intelligence, digital communications, cyber security and environmental technology.
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| Minister Nguyen Chi Dung attended the discussion. Photo: MPI |
Minister Nguyen Chi Dung hopes that US corporations and investment funds will support Vietnam in researching and synthesizing countries' practices in effectively implementing the strategy of prioritizing the development of an industry or field; access large capital sources for investment in modern infrastructure, including digital infrastructure to serve the innovation requirements of industries and fields; Improve technological capacity, update knowledge and new technological solutions, in accordance with international practice and sustainable development requirements that Vietnam is implementing. At the same time, it is recommended that investment funds research investment opportunities and start-up incubation in Vietnam; new technology projects with high potential, such as projects on blockchain, financial technology (fintech), educational technology (edutech).
The discussion focused on exchanging content related to Vietnam's priority areas, especially areas that need to apply innovation and how US corporations can support those areas. .
At the Seminar, BCG introduced research as well as results in developing digital technologies in the fields of green banking, green energy... Attending corporations also shared their desire to cooperate with Vietnam. in areas such as human resource training in information technology and digital transformation; fintech, green tech…/.
