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In the context of Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW setting out the need to develop human resources and technological capacity as strategic pillars, the question is no longer what technology Vietnam needs, but where to start to avoid continuing to repeat the vicious cycle of studying it and leaving it there. According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duc, University of Technology, VNU, the starting point needs to be reset: from major national problems. Download Its not just about developing any technology, its about redefining the starting point of the entire technology development chain. From national problem to core technology In the context of transforming the development model, building and implementing strategic technology programs is no longer simply a science and technology orientation, but has become a vital issue for national competitiveness, covering the economy, security and development autonomy. Therefore, according to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duc, the question is not only what technology to develop, but also how important it is. rather than having to redefine the starting point of the entire technological development chain. Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc said that the problem does not lie in the lack of technology, but in the approach. Technology is not a starting point, but a tool to solve the countrys major problems, he emphasized. From that perspective, the development chain needs to be redesigned according to a different logic: starting from the national problem, from there forming strategic products, and then determining the core technologies that need to be mastered. When the product is clear, the market and commercialization story will also be shaped from the beginning, instead of finishing it and then finding a place to use it. An important element in this approach is the role of standards. Unlike traditional thinking that considers standards as the final step, Professor Dr. Nguyen Dinh Duc believes that standards need to come first to orient technology and form the market. The early development of standards, even in pre-standard form, will help frame the direction of technological development, creating conditions for bidding, public procurement and large-scale production. This approach not only helps orient research activities, but also creates a connection between science and technology and development needs. Download Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc: Without strong universities, there cannot be core technology. Universities in the role of creating core technology. When the starting point is reset, the next question is who will take on the most difficult part of the development chain - creating core technology. Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc emphasized that, in the innovation ecosystem, businesses have advantages in markets and products, but it is difficult to pursue long-term research with high risks. This role belongs to universities and research institutes. Foundational technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced materials, biotechnology or semiconductors all originate from basic research in the university environment. Without a strong university, there cannot be core technology, he stated. However, for universities to truly become centers for creating core technologies, the university model itself must also change. Not only individual training and research, schools need to form strong research groups, interdisciplinary R&D centers, and promote spin-off business models from research results. When the university becomes a complete innovation ecosystem, new knowledge can be transformed into technology and products in a sustainable way. Removing bottlenecks to let science go out of the laboratory From the above approach, it can be seen that the bottlenecks of the science and technology system do not lie in a single stage, but stretch from the mechanism to the implementation organization. Reality shows that not all research lacks quality, but often lacks the mechanism to go to market. According to Professor Nguyen Dinh Duc, to overcome this problem, the State needs to play a more proactive role in creating the market. The state should not only sponsor, but also need to become the first buyer, creating large enough demand for strategic technology products, he proposed. This approach is not new in international practice. In the United States, many defense technologies - from aerospace to semiconductor technology - are promoted through large-scale government orders. Similarly, South Korea and China also use public procurement programs and strategic ordering to pull technology from the laboratory to the market. In some high-tech fields, especially artificial intelligence, UAVs or technology for security and defense, building policy testing areas (sandboxes) is essential. This is a flexible institutional space, allowing universities and research groups to test new technologies without being bound by normal administrative procedures, thereby shortening the distance from the laboratory to practical applications. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation, not only to access new knowledge and new technology, but also to participate in the global value chain and increase university autonomy, so that universities can best and fastest promote all sources.force for innovation and development. Download University is the foundation for creating knowledge, core technology and high-quality human resources Changing thinking to changing the system Moving from the approach of doing technology to solving national problems is not just a change in research thinking, but an adjustment at the system level. If the starting point is not redefined, strategic technology programs can easily fall into a situation of large investments but fragmented effectiveness. In that structure, the State plays the role of creation and coordination, businesses undertake implementation and commercialization, and universities are the foundation for creating knowledge, core technology
