Vietnam Cooperates with Czech Republic on AI, Blockchain and Biotechnology

Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy presents a stamp painting to a representative of the Ministry of Science, Research and Innovation of the Czech Republic. Photo: PV

On March 28, 2025, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy and the delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, had a working session with the Ministry of Science, Research and Innovation of the Czech Republic. This discussion took place within the framework of the official visit of the Committee for Science, Technology and Environment of the National Assembly of Vietnam to the Czech Republic, aiming to promote cooperation between the two countries in the fields of science, technology and innovation.

Cooperation in scientific research and innovation

Vietnam and the Czech Republic are both deeply aware that science, technology and innovation play a key role in the process of economic and social development and enhancing national competitiveness. The meeting not only discussed research cooperation policies but also emphasized the role of innovation in creating economic value, sustainable growth and addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy security and high-tech development.

Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong expressed his special interest in learning from the policies and mechanisms for developing scientific research and innovation in the Czech Republic, with a focus on applying research results to practical production and business. The Deputy Minister emphasized that technology transfer and commercialization are decisive factors in increasing added value and promoting sustainable economic development.

The Deputy Minister also affirmed the importance of international cooperation programs, especially when Vietnam is actively implementing its national digital transformation strategy. Vietnam is focusing on developing fundamental technology fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), Blockchain and biotechnology; close cooperation with experienced countries such as the Czech Republic will help promote the application and development of these technologies effectively and sustainably.

Regarding the draft amendment to the Law on Research and Innovation and the evaluation criteria from 2017, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong asked the Czech Republic to share its experiences to help Vietnam build appropriate and highly applicable policies.

At the meeting, the Ministry of Science, Research and Innovation of the Czech Republic said that the Ministry is currently applying a strong innovation research mechanism, focusing on the connection between research institutions and businesses. The Ministry is responsible for allocating resources for research and development programs, and is striving to improve the legal system to promote technology transfer from research institutes and universities to businesses.

The Ministry also focuses on creating a favorable environment to build links between industry and research institutions, especially in areas with strong development potential such as biotechnology, renewable energy and information technology.

The Czech Republic has implemented investment policies in applied research, including interdisciplinary research programs to enhance cooperation between universities, research institutes and businesses, optimizing the application of research results into practice.

It is noteworthy that the Czech Republic has shared a research results evaluation mechanism applied since 2017, with two main criteria: the level of practical application and the number of research articles published in prestigious scientific journals. This mechanism helps ensure that research results are applied in practice, creating economic and social value. The evaluation results are synthesized from three main sources: research institutes, funding agencies and the Ministry of Science, Research and Innovation. This mechanism not only helps identify potential research projects but also promotes transparency and efficiency in allocating resources for research and development.

Delegates attending the meeting. Photo: PV

Potential areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic

During the working session, the Czech Republic introduced a number of its outstanding cooperation programs implemented by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, focusing on advanced technology fields such as AI, semiconductors and quantum. In particular, biotechnology has long been a focus of the Czech Republic and is currently one of the key areas in the national research and innovation strategy.

The Vietnamese side also shared specific wishes in learning from the Czech Republic's experience, especially in establishing policy mechanisms to encourage businesses to participate in research, create open research platforms, and promote technology transfer.

On the same afternoon, the Ministry of Science and Technology delegation led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong had a working session with the House of Representatives, Czech Republic.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/viet-nam-hop-tac-voi-cong-hoa-sec-ve-ai-blockchain-va-cong-nghe-bi-hoc-2385672.html