Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives WIPO Director General
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged WIPO to step up its advisory, support, and cooperation efforts to help Vietnam strengthen its capacity in science and technology, innovation, and intellectual property.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhy receives Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization Mr. Daren Tang (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV) |
At a reception in Hanoi on Thursday for Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and his delegation on their working visit to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested promoting the commercialization of research and development outcomes; establishing and expanding high-tech industrial–service–urban zones; and fostering the growth of the cultural and entertainment industries.
 At the reception (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV) |
Appreciating Vietnam's strong political commitment and forward-looking approach to science, technology, and innovation, WIPO Director General Daren Tang affirmed that WIPO will continue to actively support Vietnam in improving institutions, mechanisms, and policies; and developing tools and indicators to measure the contributions of science, technology, and innovation.
He said WIPO will help Vietnam in promoting the effective commercialization of research results for public benefit; assisting corporations and enterprises in developing, promoting, and protecting their brands; and advancing the cultural industry, creative economy, and digital economy, including in sectors such as film and fashion, as well as supporting efforts to address climate change.