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Within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam by the President of the Republic of Korea, the Vietnam - Korea Science, Technology and Innovation Forum has agreed on many important cooperation directions in a substantive direction, linking research with application. Download Vietnam - Korea Science, Technology and Innovation Forum - Photo: VGPThe forum was held at the Vietnam - Korea Institute of Science and Technology (VKIST) co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Science and Technology and Information of Korea Bae Kyung Hoon. The forum is an important highlight in a series of bilateral cooperation activities, aiming to connect needs, promoting the formation of partnerships and implementing specific projects, creating real value, thereby enhancing science, technology and innovation cooperation between the two economies. Science and technology have become the most important pillars of cooperation. Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that science, technology, innovation and digital transformation have been identified as one of the most important pillars of cooperation between Vietnam and Korea during the period. next paragraph. In that spirit, the two sides agreed to promote cooperation in depth and substance, associated with the creation of specific products. One of the key contents is to increase the sharing of experiences in building and implementing strategic technology portfolios, thereby maximizing similarities in development directions. In particular, VKIST is oriented to become a place to pilot new policies, breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. KIST Institute of Korea will accompany VKIST Institute in building strategies and planning policies to develop VKIST Institute to become a symbol of cooperation in science, technology and innovation between the two countries. In addition, human resource development is considered a key factor, with a focus on training and fostering a team of highly qualified experts and scientists, capable of mastering and connecting advanced technologies. The Minister said that the above cooperation contents have been basically agreed upon by the leaders of the two Ministries, creating an important foundation to continue promoting science, technology and innovation cooperation between Vietnam and Korea in the coming time. Sharing at the event, Mr. Bae Kyung Hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science, Technology and Information of Korea, emphasized that Science and Technology is the driving force connecting the future. The two sides will continue to promote strategic cooperation and develop VKIST. become a focal point for cooperation and network expansion nationwide; thereby promoting fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and high technology; realizing research results into commercialized products and models. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technology of Information of Korea Bae Kyung Hoon expects VKIST to become a focal point for cooperation, thereby expanding the science and technology cooperation management network throughout Vietnam. Download Delegates attending the Vietnam - Korea Science, Technology and Innovation Forum - Photo: VGPG Linking research with technology development and commercialization From an institute - school perspective, Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai, President of the Academy of Science and Technology, said that the Academy determines the orientation of not only scientific research but also participating in developing background technology, orienting technology fields, connecting innovation ecosystems and providing policy advice. According to Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Thai, Korea is a partner with many similarities and complementarities, especially with experience in developing a system of research institutes associated with businesses and oriented to key technology fields. The Academy has cooperated with a number of Korean partners such as: Chungnam National University, Seoul National University, Wonkwang University, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, creating a foundation for research and training activities. In the field of hydrogen technology, The Academy has conducted some initial research on hydrogen storage materials and carriers, but mainly on a laboratory scale. Meanwhile, the Korean side has formed a relatively complete ecosystem from research to application in this field. This is considered a basis for the two sides to consider appropriate directions of cooperation, linking research with technology development and testing implementation. Similarly, in the field of biopharmaceuticals and cosmetics, the Academy has conducted research on natural compounds, organic synthesis, microbiology and cell technology, with the ability to perform stages from extraction, isolation to biological activity assessment. However, some stages such as deep processing, preparation and product development according to international standards are still limited. Meanwhile, in this field, Korea has experience in product development and commercialization. The President of the Academy of Science and Technology said that the Academy is ready to participate in connecting research institutes, universities and businesses; Implement joint research programs, collaborative laboratories and human resource training, and continue to promoteExisting cooperation platforms such as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the VKIST model. Download Mr. Lee Kang-bon, General Director of TOPES Joint Stock Company shared at the Forum - Photo: VGP At the Forum, representatives of Vietnamese and Korean businesses shared many examples of cooperation in the field of S&T between the two countries. Mr. Lee Kang-bon, General Director of TOPES Joint Stock Company said that technology solutions in the field of smart traffic and social sa
