During a recent visit to the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) in Hanoi, Nguyen Trong Nghia, head of the Central Propaganda Committee, highlighted the importance of developing a National Strategy on intellectuals. He commended VUSTA for its efforts in bringing together scientific and technological intellectuals with Party and state agencies and recognized the organization’s success in mobilizing and uniting these professionals.
Despite VUSTA’s achievements in attracting a large number of scientific and technological intellectuals, Nghia acknowledged that there were still challenges, such as attracting young intellectuals and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals, as well as a lack of mechanisms for research and technology application. The Head of the Central Propaganda Department emphasized the increasing demands on intellectuals due to advancements in technology and stressed the need to align with the resolutions of the 13th Party Congress.
Nghia proposed coordinating ministries to issue a National Strategy on intellectuals to address bottlenecks and perfect policy and research mechanisms. He also highlighted the importance of international integration and the role of intellectuals in advancing science and technology. Dr. Phan Xuan Dung, President of VUSTA, reported on the organization’s activities and showcased its innovative scientific and technological achievements during the meeting.
The meeting also addressed issues with policy mechanisms and financial difficulties faced by public research institutes. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Hong Thai emphasized the significance of the Party’s orientation towards developing science, technology, and innovation. The draft National Strategy for developing intellectuals until 2030 is currently being developed with aims to overcome limitations, leverage opportunities, and strengthen the contributions of Vietnamese intellectual team to socio-economic development until 2030.