Long An strives to be in the top 10 localities leading in innovation and digital transformation index by 2030

In his opening speech, Long An Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Van Quyet said that over the past time, the entire political system has always paid attention to leading and directing the promotion of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, which has brought the innovation index (PII) to the top of the Mekong Delta region; some component indexes such as the number of intellectual property protections, the number of enterprises with international quality management system certificates, attracting foreign direct investment, and the dynamism of local governments to the top of the whole country.

The above achievements and results have positively contributed to the local socio-economic development, creating a solid foundation for the successful implementation of Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation to soon bring Long An to rapid and sustainable development.

Delegates from Ho Chi Minh City National University attended the conference.

Long An's goal by 2030 is to strive to put the province into the top 10 localities in terms of innovation and digital transformation index.

The method is to use the total factor productivity (TFP) index as the basis for assessment; increase the contribution of science, technology and innovation to at least 55%; allocate 2-3% of the total annual budget expenditure for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development and gradually increase according to development requirements.

Besides the achievements and results, the province's science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development activities in recent times have been slow in speed and have not made a breakthrough in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development.

Conference scene.

Although there has been investment in the scale, potential, and level of science, technology, and innovation, there are still limitations; public-private resources have not been effectively connected for the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation; science and technology policies and mechanisms have not provided much support to organizations and businesses; policies to attract and reward experts and scientists to work in localities have not been effective; digital technology infrastructure has not been fully and synchronously invested.

Delegates from Ho Chi Minh City National University contributed comments.

Speaking at the workshop, Associate Professor, Dr. Lam Quang Vinh, Head of the Department of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City National University, proposed 5 groups of solutions for joint implementation, namely: biotechnology; startup ecosystem; new materials and automation; high-quality human resources; digital transformation and digital economy.

In addition, scientists, managers, businesses and experts exchanged, discussed, assessed the current situation, shared experiences and proposed breakthrough and feasible solutions to soon bring resolutions into practice; promote the strong development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in Long An province.

Long An provincial leaders give opinions to speakers from Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Long An Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Van Quyet emphasized that this scientific conference is of special importance, taking place in the context that Long An is making efforts to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation and the Resolution of the 11th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020-2025, building documents for the 12th Provincial Party Congress, term 2025-2030.

The opinions and contributions of scientists and experts with rich practical and scientific values ​​are synthesized by the province to serve the work of building plans, policies and strategic orientations of the province in the coming time.

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