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| Australia-Vietnam Innovation Partnership Day in Hanoi on June 30. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
At the event, Australia pledged an additional AU$17 million to support Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem. The event aimed to promote the potential for cooperation and development in digital technology, digital transformation and innovation policy in the new era between the two countries, as well as mark the 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
The Australian Government has supported the development of the innovation ecosystem in Vietnam since 2018 through the Aus4Innovation program. Recently, the program has been officially extended to 2028, bringing the Australian Government's commitment to 10 years with a total support budget of 33.5 million AUD (about 523 billion VND).
The Australia-Vietnam Innovation Partnership Day was attended by Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski, Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat, CSIRO Executive Director for Growth Jonathan Law, along with policy makers, funders, academics and businesses.
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| Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski emphasized that Vietnam and Australia share the goal of future growth based on science and technology. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Australia-Vietnam Innovation Partnership Day, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski stressed: “Although Australia and Vietnam are at different stages of development, the two countries share the goal of laying the foundation for future growth based on science and technology, promoting the potential for international cooperation in global and regional innovation.”
According to Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski, the Innovation Partnership between the two countries is very practical, effective and built on trust. The partnership is established at all levels, from individuals, organizations and governments, and is oriented towards sustainability.
"As the two countries strive to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, we will continue to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, defense and security, knowledge exchange and innovation," Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski affirmed.
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| Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the event. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
For his part, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat said that with the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation Development (ST&I) in Vietnam to 2030, the Vietnamese Government has affirmed the core role of ST&I in addressing new economic, social and institutional challenges.
According to Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, the Ministry of Science and Technology is making efforts to meet the goals set by the strategy and in this process will have the support of Australia, a trusted partner, which is very encouraging.
"We will build on today's achievements to build even more achievements in the next 5 years and beyond," Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat emphasized.
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| Mr. Jonathan Law, Executive Director of Growth at CSIRO speaking at the event. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
CSIRO Executive Director of Growth Jonathan Law said the next phase of the Aus4Innovation program would build on the strong foundations already established between the parties.
He expressed his delight that the Australian Government, through DFAT, has decided to continue funding the Aus4Innovation program for another five years, expanding opportunities for the program to pursue efforts to bring science, technology and innovation solutions into life.
“Over the next five years, the program will focus more strongly on Vietnam’s priority areas, such as sustainable agriculture and food, as well as activities for the digital age, including responsible artificial intelligence. We are also honored to play a bridging role in promoting research cooperation and connecting the private sector between Australia and Vietnam,” Mr. Jonathan Law affirmed.
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| Delegates present products at 'Australia – Vietnam Innovation Partnership Day' 2023. (Photo: Tuan Viet) |
As 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam, increased funding for the Aus4Innovation program is a significant demonstration of Australia’s long-term commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable and inclusive development.
The Aus4Innovation program is delivered through a tripartite partnership between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST). The program explores emerging areas in technology and digital transformation, tests partnership models between public and private sector organisations, and strengthens Vietnam’s capacity to forecast digital trends, develop strategic scenarios, accelerate research commercialisation and develop innovation policies. After 5 years of operation in 37 provinces and cities in Vietnam, the program has achieved some remarkable achievements: - Laying the foundation for 82 partnerships between Australian and Vietnamese universities, research agencies, high-tech businesses and policy makers - Establish a team of 875 lecturers and experts through capacity building activities - Deploy 12 innovative solutions using high technology to solve socio-economic challenges - Contribute to national policies on science, technology and innovation, as well as develop practical tools for formulating policies that contribute to creating a favorable environment for promoting innovation. - Building and developing 8 platforms to support innovation cooperation between research institutes and businesses |
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