On the afternoon of March 12, General Secretary To Lam visited the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore) and delivered a policy speech titled “Vietnam’s policy on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development in the new era and opportunities for Vietnam-Singapore cooperation”.
The National University of Singapore has many cooperative activities with many universities around the world, including Vietnam, focusing on a number of areas such as improving the leadership capacity of staff, supporting start-up businesses to seize development opportunities, etc.
The school hopes that in the coming time, the schools will continue to strengthen cooperation for the development of the two countries.
Singapore's Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean shared his pride in the academic achievements of Vietnamese students who studied at the National University of Singapore.
General Secretary To Lam's visit to Singapore will further inspire students studying at the school to continue to strive for better and better academic results.
General Secretary To Lam delivers a policy speech at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. Photo: VNA
To be strong and prosperous must be based on knowledge and creativity.
Speaking to professors, lecturers and students, General Secretary To Lam said that after nearly 100 years under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, 80 years of founding the country and nearly 40 years of carrying out the renovation process, Vietnam is facing a new historical moment, determined to enter a new era - the era of prosperous development of the nation.
Emphasizing the spirit of independence, self-reliance, self-confidence and national pride, the General Secretary affirmed that Vietnam is preparing to enter a new era of the nation with the top priority being to successfully achieve the two 100-year goals.
Vietnam's development path cannot be separated from the general trend of the world and human civilization; the above-mentioned noble goals cannot be realized without pure international solidarity, valuable support and effective cooperation of the international community.
The General Secretary emphasized that the way for Vietnam to overcome the middle-income trap is science, technology, innovation and digital transformation; by arousing the will of self-reliance, self-confidence, self-reliance, self-reliance and national pride; by maximizing the strength of national solidarity combined with the strength of the times.
Photo: VNA
The General Secretary shared three main contents: Vietnam's strategic vision on science, technology and innovation; philosophy on cooperation and development in the digital age; lessons from Vietnam - Singapore cooperation and the long-term significance of this relationship.
Affirming that Vietnam identifies science, technology and innovation as key driving forces for national development, the General Secretary said that today, in the context of globalization and increasingly fierce competition, this is more true than ever. A nation that wants to be strong and prosperous must be based on a foundation of knowledge and innovation.
Vietnam's goal is to become a modern industrialized country by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045 - the 100th anniversary of the founding of the country. To achieve these goals, there is no other way than to promote the development of science, technology, innovation and implement the national digital transformation strategy.
According to the General Secretary, this is the "golden key" to help Vietnam overcome the middle-income trap, avoid the risk of falling behind and catch up with the times. Developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation is not an optional choice but a vital path to realizing national aspirations.
Throughout the development process, science and technology have always accompanied the country and people of Vietnam, achieved many achievements and made great contributions to the process of building, developing the socio-economy and enhancing the position of Vietnam...
However, the General Secretary also acknowledged that Vietnam is facing increasingly fierce challenges from the global technological revolution, posing urgent requirements for innovation in governance models, policies and national development strategies.
Faced with this situation, Vietnam has taken a comprehensive, serious and objective look at the shortcomings and limitations to have strong, strategic and revolutionary policies and decisions to create new momentum and breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation...
Research, test and deploy digital solutions together
General Secretary To Lam said that Vietnam and Singapore have many similarities and complement each other. Singapore has strengths in advanced technology, management experience and investment capital; while Vietnam has advantages in abundant human resources, a large market and great development potential. This is a solid foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation.
With that in mind, the General Secretary proposed a number of key areas in which the two countries can promote cooperation in the coming time, such as cooperation in scientific research projects; promoting extensive and comprehensive cooperation between research institutes and universities that meet international standards.
General Secretary: Vietnam identifies the development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation as the top important breakthrough. Photo: VNA
According to the General Secretary, innovation cooperation is to exploit and complement each other's strengths, thereby creating breakthrough values. The two sides will jointly research, test and deploy digital solutions to improve the quality of life, enhance the efficiency of public administration; cooperate in developing human resources for science and technology; promote cooperation in technology transfer and commercialization of scientific research between Vietnam and Singapore.
The General Secretary stated that history has shown that the future belongs to those nations that know how to cherish great aspirations and work together for the common good. Vietnam enters the new era with the mindset of a resilient, strong, aspirational nation, ready to connect and cooperate for development goals.
Vietnam values its partnership with Singapore and other friendly countries and will continue to make active contributions to building a cohesive, innovative and prosperous ASEAN.
The General Secretary believes that with strategic vision, strong political determination and a spirit of extensive cooperation, Vietnam, Singapore and other countries in the region will achieve even greater achievements in the future.
Here, General Secretary To Lam answered a number of issues that delegates were interested in related to policies to attract talent; policies to develop science and technology and innovation.
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