On January 20th in Hanoi, the Communist Review journal organized a national scientific seminar with the theme “Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.” This is seen as a crucial impetus for the country to thrive in the new era.
National Scientific Seminar in Hanoi
Scene from the seminar – Source: Tran Van
The Strategic Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Le Hai Binh, Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Review, emphasized that General Secretary To Lam has clearly set the nation’s goals: becoming an industrialized modern country by 2030 and a high-income developed nation by 2045. Achieving these goals requires science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to be considered key drivers.
Dr. Binh underscored that these are the “golden keys” to help Vietnam overcome the middle-income trap and the risk of falling behind, while realizing the nation’s aspirations for strength and prosperity. The Party and State have always recognized the significant role of science and technology in national development. The Fourth Party Congress identified the scientific and technological revolution as one of the three necessary revolutions to build socialism.
In practice, implementing the Party’s resolutions on strengthening scientific and technological capabilities since the country embarked on the renewal process has yielded many positive results, contributing to the comprehensive development of the nation.
Key Issues Discussed at the Seminar
At the seminar, scientists and experts focused on analyzing several fundamental issues:
1. Clarifying Theoretical Aspects of Science and Technology Development
Speakers clarified theoretical issues related to the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the context of the new era. This helps to better shape the strategic vision for the future.
2. Evaluating Current Development Status
The seminar also analyzed the current status of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Vietnam. Notable achievements have been made, but there are still significant limitations and weaknesses that need to be addressed.
3. Guidelines for Implementing the Resolution
Experts provided guiding perspectives to effectively implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW. In particular, it is crucial to focus on building a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of a knowledge-based economy and digital transformation.
Breakthrough Solutions from Experts
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Chuan, the fourth industrial revolution has completely transformed labor productivity through new forces of production. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data (Big Data), cloud computing (Cloud Computing), and blockchain technology are becoming important tools of production across various fields.
To avoid falling behind, Dr. Chuan emphasized that Vietnam needs to find a “shortcut” and lead the way, especially by preparing a highly skilled workforce capable of adapting to the knowledge economy and digital economy.
The Role of “Three Houses”
Prof. Dr. Vo Van Phuc proposed a model of cooperation between “three houses”: the state, scientists, and businesses. In this model, the state plays a role in guiding and promoting development; citizens and businesses are central, serving as the primary source of innovation.
Dr. Phuc also recommended that the state establish pilot mechanisms to allow businesses to experiment with new technologies, while exempting them from liability for economic losses due to objective reasons during the testing phase.
Conclusion
Science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are not only inevitable trends but also critical drivers for sustainable national development. Effectively implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW will open up significant opportunities for Vietnam to catch up and surpass others in the digital age.
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