The Ministry called for more decisive action, shortening the path from ideas to practical application and commercialization, while reaffirming the central role of innovation in achieving rapid and sustainable national development.
Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh said: "With Vietnam aiming to achieve double-digit growth and higher-quality and more sustainable expansion based on knowledge, technology and innovation capacity, we must move beyond a growth model based primarily on low-cost advantages and resource exploitation. To achieve rapid, sustainable development, we must focus on science, technology, and innovation and a high quality human resource. That’s why innovation plays a crucial role in our development in the coming period."
As part of the event, a forum on developing a network of innovation centers was also held, focusing on organizational models, operational mechanisms, and solutions to enhance the effectiveness of innovation hubs in alignment with market demand and local development needs.
