Prime Minister: VinFuture Prize continues to motivate and inspire scientists

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed that the VinFuture Awards continue to motivate and inspire scientists and entrepreneurs. Continuing to honor breakthrough research and inventions The VinFuture Awards 2024 ceremony at Ho Guom Theater, Hanoi took place on the evening of December 6. The event honored breakthrough research and inventions with far-reaching impacts. Attending the VinFuture Awards 2024 were Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, leaders of ministries, branches, and localities... VinFuture 2024 is an important event, continuing to honor breakthrough research and inventions with far-reaching impacts, helping humanity overcome difficulties and reach new heights.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the award ceremony. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The 4th VinFuture Awards ceremony brings together hundreds of the world's most outstanding "brains" in key fields and contributes to shaping the future development of the world, such as materials science, artificial intelligence, medicine, environmental research, etc. Among them are many researchers who are the owners of prestigious international awards, such as Nobel, Millennium Technology, Turing, etc. and the owners of previous VinFuture Awards. In addition, VinFuture 2024 also attracts special attention from the public with the presence of leading names in the world and Vietnam in the field of culture and arts. VinFuture 2024 attracts a record number of nearly 1,500 research projects, nominated by more than 9,000 partners from more than 80 countries and territories around the world. The number of international scientists becoming nominating partners increased nearly 8 times, the number of nominations increased 2.5 times compared to the first season, demonstrating the stature, influence and international prestige of VinFuture. This year's VinFuture Prize system consists of 4 categories. Of which, the main prize worth more than 76 billion VND, equivalent to 3 million USD, is one of the largest annual prizes ever globally. Three special prizes worth nearly 13 billion VND, equivalent to 500 thousand USD, will be awarded to female scientists, scientists from developing countries and scientists researching new fields. The VinFuture Prize Council includes prestigious scientists and inventors from educational institutions, research institutes and leading technology corporations in the world. In his opening speech at the Award Ceremony, Professor Richard Friend, Chairman of the VinFuture Prize Council, said that the award-winning works have had a profound impact on global development. They are the crystallization of humanity's tireless efforts. At the same time, these discoveries are also a reminder that no matter how much humans understand about the physical world, there are still countless mysteries waiting for us to explore. The further we go with new tools and ideas, the more the natural world continues to bring us surprises and new opportunities. "I would like to send my greetings to the winners that your works are clear evidence of the growing stature and influence of the VinFuture Prize over the past four seasons. We congratulate you on your inspiring journey, from the initial fundamental ideas to resounding achievements on a global scale," Professor Richard Friend added. According to Professor Richard Friend, two groups of scientists who were honored by VinFuture have continued to be recognized by the international scientific community at the Nobel Prize. In 2021, the group of the first VinFuture Main Prize winners, Dr. Katalin Karikó and Professor Drew Weissman, were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Their groundbreaking work on mRNA modification and control in the early 2000s helped develop a vaccine against Covid, promising to be the foundation for the development of many new treatments.

The Prime Minister and delegates attend the fourth VinFuture Awards Ceremony. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Science, technology, and innovation are the shortest and most effective ways for us to make a breakthrough . Speaking at the VinFuture 2024 Award Ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that in today's volatile world with many difficulties and challenges, science, technology, and innovation are the shortest and most effective ways for us to make a breakthrough, reach far, fly high, and integrate in the development process, making the world and humanity better, more prosperous, and happier. The Prime Minister said that the VinFuture Science Week 2024 and the Award Ceremony bring together the "quintessence" and "giants" of world science with outstanding scientific achievements, especially the 4 honored scientific works. Covering core areas such as: Computer Science, Public Health, Global Health, Materials Science and Regenerative Medicine, the works honored today are all breakthrough initiatives, important solutions to solve common global, national and comprehensive challenges and contribute to shaping the future of the world. In particular, the Prime Minister emphasized: " We highly appreciate and thank Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife for the formation, development and affirmation of the international stature of the VinFuture Foundation, especially the VinFuture Prize is becoming one of the prestigious annual scientific awards, inspiring, promoting global cooperation, connecting creative ideas to solve major challenges of the entire people. That is also in line with Vietnam's development strategy, where science and technology, innovation and digital transformation are identified as one of the important pillars of rapid and sustainable national development".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the VinFuture Awards 2024. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The Prime Minister stated that the Party and State of Vietnam believe that the VinFuture Prize will continue to motivate and inspire scientists and entrepreneurs, especially the young generation of Vietnam, with enthusiasm, aspiration, will to rise up and perseverance to realize their dreams and ambitions. Vietnam always pays special attention to science, technology and innovation, considering this an objective requirement, a strategic choice, a top priority and a national policy to promote rapid and sustainable development in the new era - the era of national prosperity and prosperity, as General Secretary To Lam has directed. In an effort to “catch up, keep up, break through and surpass”, according to the Prime Minister, Vietnam clearly identifies the special importance, prioritizes resources and focuses on perfecting institutions, mechanisms and policies for the development of science and technology, innovation, especially in emerging and especially important industries and fields such as: Digital transformation, green transformation, creative economy, semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, Internet of Things, etc. The Prime Minister hopes that scientists and the business community, investors, international and domestic partners will continue to cooperate closely, support, assist and help more effectively so that Vietnam can continue to make breakthroughs in improving its scientific and technological capacity and innovation. In particular, focusing on building and perfecting institutions and policies with the viewpoint that "institutions are the breakthrough of breakthroughs", developing infrastructure systems, high-quality human resources, venture capital funds, mobilizing and effectively using all internal and external resources for science and technology, startups and innovation. The Prime Minister also affirmed that Vietnam is committed to creating the most favorable conditions for scientists and science and technology, innovation to shine and develop strongly. With the spirit of "harmonious benefits, shared risks", Vietnam always welcomes and encourages scientists, the business community, and investors to realize their ideas, opportunities, and investment projects in Vietnam. " Vietnam is committed to continuing to strongly improve the science, technology and innovation environment, always being a reliable partner and a loyal companion, and making every effort to contribute to its role as one of the "fire-bearers" in developing the global science, technology, startup and innovation ecosystem," the Prime Minister stated.

After 3 seasons, VinFuture has been creating a great influence on a global scale. Many VinFuture owners have continued to be honored with other prestigious awards, including the Nobel. According to experts, outstanding vision and methodical organization have helped VinFuture gather many famous scientific minds in the world to participate in the Award Council and attract many quality nominations of great value to humanity.

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