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Within the framework of the State visit to the Republic of Singapore, on the afternoon of May 29, General Secretary and President To Lam attended the Vietnam-Singapore Technology Connection Forum with the theme From Strategic Partnership to New Generation Industrial Platforms, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Download General Secretary and President To Lam spoke at the Vietnam-Singapore Technology Connection Forum - Photo: TTXVN Also attending were high-ranking delegates, leaders of ministries and branches of Vietnam and Singapore; numerous management agencies, universities, research institutes and businesses of the two countries. Speaking at the forum, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that Vietnam and Singapore have determined to promote science, technology and innovation to become the pillars of the comprehensive strategic partnership, including promoting the implementation of the State-business-researcher connection model, linking research with application. Minister Vu Hai Quan believes that the forum will contribute to strengthening the connection between the two countries innovation ecosystems, especially in the field of innovation. strategic technology fields; promote deeper cooperation between universities, research institutes and businesses of the two countries; building cooperation programs to develop high-quality human resources to serve the digital economy; create favorable conditions for start-up technology businesses and innovation centers of the two countries to connect, cooperate, and participate in the global value chain.Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister of Manpower, and in charge of energy and science and technology, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore, emphasized that the foundation of the two countries partnership is solid but to remain relevant and competitive, it must continue to evolve with the rapidly changing global environment. This is an opportunity for both sides to think about how to go further and do more together in science, technology and innovation. Emphasizing that the two countries are actively investing in their ecosystems, Dr. Tan See Leng points out areas where we can work together: Advanced, smart and sustainable manufacturing; startup ecosystem; talent exchange. Download General Secretary and President To Lam witnessed the handing over of memorandums of cooperation between the two countries - Photo: VNASpeaking on the strategic orientation of cooperation in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation between Vietnam and Singapore, General Secretary and President To Lam stated that the world is entering a period of profound transformation, where science, technology and innovation are not only the driving force for growth, but are becoming the decisive factor. national competitiveness and position of each economy in the global value chain. Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, big data, biotechnology, quantum technology, clean energy or digital economy are fundamentally changing production methods, business models and the way the world economy operates. Any country that masters strategic technology will be able to lead the future. General Secretary and President To Lam said that for Vietnam, Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation has clearly identified science and technology as the central driving force of development; is striving to improve institutions, develop high-quality human resources, promote the innovation ecosystem and create favorable conditions for businesses to participate more deeply in the process of digital transformation and technology development. Vietnam attaches special importance to expanding international cooperation in science, technology, innovation and human resource development. In the current era, technological self-reliance does not mean closedness, but needs to be built on a foundation of open cooperation, knowledge connection and joint development of technological capacity. Evaluating Singapore as one of Asias leading technology, innovation and financial centers; Impressed by Singapores long-term development vision, modern governance capabilities and dynamic innovation ecosystem, General Secretary and President To Lam said that the two economies have clear strategic complementarities. Singapore has strengths in research and development (R&D), technology management, finance, innovation and startup ecosystem; While Vietnam has young human resources, large market size, fast digital transformation speed and increasing need for technology application. Download General Secretary and President To Lam witnessed the ceremony of opening the new route Nha Trang - Singapore of Vietjet Air - Photo: TTXVNIn particular, in industrial parks, including the system of Vietnam-Singapore industrial parks (VSIP), the need to apply technology in smart production, smart logistics, supply chain management, clean energy and digital transformation is opening up huge scope for cooperation between businesses of the two countries.General Secretary, Chairman To Lam believes that the most important thing today is not only to promote more connection activities, but to build mechanisms toTo connect into practical cooperation and specific projects. The spirit of Tech Connect should not just stop at a meeting forum, but should aim to form a new model of cooperation - where the State creates, pioneering scientists and leading entrepreneurs participate in the process of co-research, co-development and co-production. From the Three Houses model within one country, it is necessary to gradually form the Three Houses of two countries, thereby building a cross-border cooperation network between businesses, universities, research institutes and innovation centers of Vietnam and Singapore. General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that what the two countries aim to do is not only to receive technology, but
