Prime Minister: VinFuture 2024 has gathered giants in world science

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam is committed to continuing to strongly improve the science, technology and innovation environment as he called for support from domestic and foreign scientists at the VinFuture 2024 award ceremony.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the VinFuture 2024 award ceremony on the evening of December 6 in Hanoi - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The VinFuture 2024 Award Ceremony is taking place at the Hoan Kiem Theater (Hanoi) with the participation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

This is an important moment to honor breakthrough inventions and technologies, selected from nearly 1,500 research projects nominated by more than 9,000 partners from more than 80 countries and territories around the world.

Science and technology is the shortest path to breakthrough.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the significance of the VinFuture Prize in honoring groundbreaking research and inventions with far-reaching impacts, helping humanity overcome difficulties and reach new heights.

He emphasized that the Science and Technology Week within the framework of VinFuture 2024 and today's award ceremony have "gathered the elites and giants" of world science with outstanding scientific achievements.

In particular, four scientific works were honored with a scope 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 challenges that are global, universal, comprehensive and contribute to shaping the future of the world.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister also highly appreciated billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife for the formation, development and affirmation of the international stature of the VinFuture Prize.

The Head of Government emphasized that VinFuture has become one of the prestigious annual science awards, inspiring global cooperation and connecting creative ideas to solve challenges.

"That is 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," the Prime Minister affirmed.

Vietnam considers science and technology a national policy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of science and technology for national development, entering a new era - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Addressing international guests present at the award ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized that Vietnam always pays special attention to science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam considers this an objective requirement, a strategic choice, a top priority and a national policy to promote rapid and sustainable development in the new era, striving for national prosperity and wealth as General Secretary To Lam has directed.

In the effort to "catch up, keep up, break through and surpass", Vietnam clearly identifies the special significance, prioritizes resources and focuses on perfecting institutions, mechanisms and policies for science and technology development, innovation, especially in emerging and especially important industries and fields such as digital transformation, green transformation of creative economy, artificial intelligence, cloud computing.

"I hope that scientists, 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," the Prime Minister called.

Vietnam is committed to creating the most favorable conditions for scientists, science, technology and innovation to shine and develop strongly in the spirit of "harmonious benefits and shared risks".

Vietnam always welcomes and encourages scientists, business communities, and investors to realize their ideas, opportunities, and investment projects in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Government is committed to continuing to strongly improve the science, technology, and innovation environment, always being a reliable partner, a loyal companion, and making every effort to contribute to its role as one of the instigators in developing the global ecosystem, science, technology, startups, and innovation.

Professor Richard Henry Friend, Chairman of the VinFuture Prize Council, speaking at the award ceremony - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Previously, in his opening speech at the VinFuture 2024 award ceremony, Chairman of the Award Council, Professor Richard Henry Friend emphasized the commitment of the VinFuture Award to recognize and honor breakthrough scientific and technological achievements that have a tangible impact on global welfare.

The global scope and diversity of this year's VinFuture 2024 nominations once again underscores the VinFuture Foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration on a global scale.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thu-tuong-vinfuture-2024-da-hoi-tu-nhung-nguoi-khong-lo-trong-khoa-hoc-the-gioi-20241206205811438.htm