VN seeks higher rank in world’s science
VGP – Việt Nam will work to narrow its scientific and technological gap with the world in some key fields by 2020, according to a Government project.
To realize the above target, the Government will give top priority to enhancing the competence of scientists and related managers while encouraging the organization of training courses partnered with foreign competent partners.
The Government will also facilitate scientists’ participation in R&D programs launched by agencies of the United Nations, APEC, ASEM, ASEAN, and other regional and international professional associations.
Other solutions will focus on scientific and technological renovation to sharpen the competitive edge of local products and assisting businesses to purchase patents in some prioritized areas, according to the project.
By mid 2010, Việt Nam had nearly 1,500 R&D institutes and centers with 2.6 million staffers, of whom 60,000 have directly engaged in R&D activities, data shows.
Việt Nam has established scientific and technological cooperation with 70 countries and territories around the world. It has signed and implemented over 80 related governmental or ministerial-level agreements and is currently a member of nearly 100 regional and international science and technology organizations.
Some 540 international deals and contracts have been undertaken in Việt Nam since 2000.
By Hải Minh
