The success of the program will strengthen the bridge for knowledge exchange and help to advance the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into a deeper, more substantive phase, Deputy Prime Minister Thang said at the closing ceremony.
To achieve its double-digit growth target and two centennial goals, Vietnam needs to maintain macroeconomic stability and be more resilient to external shocks, Mr. Thang added and underscored the importance of science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, AI, and financial infrastructure as drivers of national growth. He said improving institutions, creating a favorable environment for innovation, and strengthening national competitiveness will be crucial to Vietnam’s integration into global supply and value chains.
Columbia University’s Executive Vice President Amy Hungerford highlighted the university's role in promoting dialogue and connecting policymakers, scholars, and businesses. She affirmed Columbia's commitment to a long-term partnership with Vietnam and said Columbia wants to strengthen teaching and research cooperation. She called VLP 2026 the beginning of a sustainable dialogue and cooperative relationship between the two nations.
