| On October 7, 2024, at Nguyen Van Dao Hall, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Professor Klaus Schwab visited VNU and interacted with students on the topic of Positioning Vietnam in the smart era - Vision for the young generation. | ||
.jpg) Attending the program were Prof. Hilde Schwab - Wife of Prof. Klaus Schwab and also co-founder of the Schwab Social Entrepreneurship Support Fund. International delegates included Mr. Thomas Gass - Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam; Mr. Joo-Ok Lee - Head of Asia-Pacific Agenda; Ms. Clara Chung - Head of Asia-Pacific Business Cooperation; Mr. Piyamit Bing Chomprasob - Deputy Head of Asia-Pacific Agenda.
On the side of the Central Ministries, Departments and Branches of Vietnam, there were Mr. Nguyen Kim Son - Minister of Education and Training; Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Minister of Science and Technology; Mr. Do Duc Duy - Minister of Natural Resources and Environment; Mr. Do Ngoc Huynh - Deputy Head of the Government Office; Ms. Nguyen Minh Hang - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Le Van Thanh - Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. Chairman of the Council, President of VNU, Prof. Le Quan chaired the reception for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Prof. Klaus Schwab.  Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Professor Klaus Schwab with leaders and students of VNU
This is an exciting event, marking the return of Prof. Klaus Schwab - Founder and Chairman of WEF - to Vietnam after 15 years, to encourage and motivate the spirit of creativity and determination to overcome difficulties of Vietnamese students and youth. Accordingly, the exchange focused on trends shaping the intelligent era of humanity; opportunities, challenges and positioning of Vietnam in the new era of development; requirements for the young generation to grasp the trends of the times, promote the pioneering role to contribute to the development of the country.Speaking at the program, Director Le Quan expressed his honor and pride when VNU once again welcomed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of Central Ministries, Departments and Agencies to visit and work. In particular, VNU was very pleased to welcome Professor Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the World Economic Forum, who has made great contributions to shaping global economic trends, and his wife. VNU is always proud to be one of the leading educational and research institutions in the country, taking the lead in implementing the policies and strategic orientations of the Party and Government in the fields of education and science. In accordance with the spirit of the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, VNU has been actively participating in the national digital transformation process, making a strong contribution to the training of high-quality human resources, meeting the development requirements of the country in the context of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution. “We constantly innovate our training programs, improve the quality of teaching and research, pioneer in developing educational programs to meet the needs of the digital economy, and implement interdisciplinary research projects, aiming to solve national and global issues of sustainable development, technology application and environmental protection.", according to Professor Le Quan. Sending a message to students - the generation that holds the future of the country, the pioneers in the digital transformation process and shaping Vietnam's position in the Smart Era, VNU President Le Quan hopes that students will equip themselves not only with knowledge but also with the spirit of continuous learning, creativity and the desire to overcome all difficulties. He believes that Prof. Klaus Schwab's sharing about economic and technological development trends will open up for students a new vision of their role in the development of the country and the world. At the same time, President Le Quan also hopes that students will turn this precious opportunity into motivation to become future leaders, pioneers to bring Vietnam to a new height in the smart era. Opportunities for the young generation of Vietnam to contribute and shape the future of the country .jpg) In the program, Professor Klaus Schwab shared an overview of the forces shaping the world, with many more complex and changing factors, bringing both challenges and opportunities to all countries, including Vietnam. These include: the transition from a stable global order to a multipolar world, with frequent conflicts; the transition from the industrial age to the smart age; and increasing polarization in society. The WEF President emphasized that young people are the future of Vietnam and the changes discussed are the factors that will shape their careers, opportunities and lives. The smart age is not just an abstract concept; it is a reality in which young people in Vietnam will live, work and study. Professor Klaus Schwab also offered suggestions for Vietnam to seize the opportunities ahead to create a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future. Through initiatives such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution Hub, WEF is working to provide the resources and connections needed for countries like Vietnam to develop innovation hubs, invest in digital infrastructure and prepare the workforce to adapt to the challenges ahead. Professor Klaus Schwab shared that the necessary factors in a smart era are: digital infrastructure, human resources, business ecosystem, public-private partnership, integration and global cooperation. In addition to technology, the real opportunity still lies in the human factor. According to the Professor, Vietnam's real advantage will depend on building a knowledge-based economy, which includes not only skills and professional capacity but also environmental, social and geopolitical advantages - all of which are important factors for a prosperous and inclusive society. Professor Klaus Schwab also highly appreciated the plan and vision of the Government and Prime Minister of Vietnam in developing the economy and society in an inclusive manner, leaving no one behind; and expressed optimism about the great opportunities for the young generation of Vietnam in contributing to and shaping the future of the country. The intelligent era must be an era of development for people. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed the dialogue as a testament to the results of the increasingly close, close and vibrant relationship between Vietnam and WEF; most recently, WEF supported Vietnam in building the Fourth Industrial Revolution Center in Ho Chi Minh City, the second center in the WEF network in Southeast Asia. The Prime Minister highly appreciated and thanked Professor Klaus Schwab for his profound and meaningful sharing, his affection for Vietnam and his guidance for the young generation of Vietnam at the dialogue, creating motivation and inspiration for the young generation of Vietnam. The Prime Minister said that the strategic vision of the Professor and of the WEF has been affirmed by the world in more than 50 years of WEF development and is increasingly affirmed in capturing new global trends and proposing solutions for the future. As President of WEF for more than 50 consecutive years, the Professor has led WEF to pursue a multilateral, multi-dimensional, public-private partnership, and multi-stakeholder approach, contributing to solving many global issues in many aspects. In terms of representation, WEF has become a forum that brings together governments, businesses, schools, innovators and startups in all fields. In terms of connectivity, WEF conferences are an opportunity for the international community to promote cooperation, international solidarity and promote cooperation ideas. WEF also promotes pioneering, creating transformation (such as the network of Centers on the Industrial Revolution 4.0; public-private partnership initiatives in various fields...). Speaking about the theme for the upcoming 2025 WEF Davos Conference in Davos, Switzerland, "Shaping the Smart Era", the Prime Minister assessed that this is a content of the times, an issue that the world must study, adapt to and master; he agreed with the Professor on the inclusive, comprehensive approach, reflecting the development trend of the new era when mentioning the "smart era". According to the Prime Minister, intelligence is not simply the explosive development of new technology but also connects and resonates in many other broad aspects. From the economic aspect, intelligence must truly transform into productivity improvements, becoming a new growth driver of the economy, as well as promoting efficiency in distribution. From the social aspect, intelligence must make society more equal, freer, more inclusive, people increasingly prosperous, happy, no one is left behind. From the environmental aspect, intelligence must go hand in hand with efficient use of energy, sustainable development of economies. From the geopolitical aspect, intelligence must promote peace, cooperation and development, must prevent conflicts, confrontations, divisions, put the past behind, exploit common points, and look towards the future. "I think the intelligent era must be an era of development for people, serving people, taking people as the center and the subject,"The Prime Minister said. Analysis of the challenges and opportunities of developing countries, including Vietnam in this context, the Prime Minister said that sustainable and inclusive development based on the application of modern science and technology, strongly promoting startups and innovation is an inevitable trend, an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority of the world today. Science, technology, innovation and sustainable development are global issues that affect all people, all aspects, all human activities and all countries. Therefore, it is necessary to promote multilateralism and international solidarity to promote and enable all people to benefit from the achievements of science, technology, innovation and the smart era. The Prime Minister pointed out three major challenges for Vietnam: Technology gap, infrastructure shortage; limited economic scale and resources, the country is developing, the economy is transforming; climate change, natural disasters are increasingly complex and unpredictable, threatening food security - water resources - energy. Besides, there are also opportunities for developing countries, including Vietnam, such as the opportunity for latecomers (having the conditions to go straight to the latest technologies and solutions); young, abundant human resources, including the important role and contribution of students and young people; international cooperation and multilateralism are irreversible trends. Choose the fields and stages where Vietnam has the most advantages .jpg) Sharing about Vietnam's achievements on the world development map, the Prime Minister said that Vietnam has risen from an underdeveloped economy to a middle-income developing economy, ranking 34th among the world's largest economies. From a poor, backward country, Vietnam has become a country with a human development index among the highest among economies at the same level of development. From being isolated, Vietnam has become a model of healing and rising after the war with open, comprehensive foreign relations and deep, practical and effective international integration. As a reliable partner and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam has actively contributed to the process of solving common challenges of the world and the region. Regarding the vision in the new development era, the Prime Minister said that first of all, we must be confident and courageous, and we have the basis to be confident and courageous to participate in the smart era. "I really appreciate Professor Klaus Schwab's sharing about Vietnamese mettle. With the spirit of "turning nothing into something, turning difficult into easy, turning impossible into possible", and a glorious cultural and historical tradition, we have the mettle and confidence to move forward and overcome our own limits," the Prime Minister emphasized. Sharing about Vietnam's goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045, the Prime Minister said that the whole nation must be highly determined, make great efforts, take drastic actions, promote 3 strategic breakthroughs (institutions, infrastructure, human resources), mobilize all resources to industrialize and modernize the country, exploit endogenous resources (nature, cultural and historical traditions, people), at the same time combine national strength and the strength of the times, taking external resources (capital, governance, technology, human resource training, etc.) as important and breakthrough. The Prime Minister stated that it is necessary to perfect institutions, train human resources, develop infrastructure, mobilize finance, transfer technology, and improve management capacity in the smart era. Along with that, it is necessary to choose the fields and stages where Vietnam has the most advantages in the supply chain and production of the smart era, promoting the strengths of Vietnamese people, in accordance with the conditions and circumstances of Vietnam in the world context. The Prime Minister noted that in addition to general policies that create equal opportunities for everyone, there must be specific policies, especially for disadvantaged groups and areas with difficult conditions, ensuring no power shortages or signal dips, promoting the spirit of sharing, supporting and helping each other, thereby shortening the gap between groups and regions, leaving no one behind in the smart era. Emphasizing the role of the young generation in the smart era, the Prime Minister recalled the saying of beloved President Ho Chi Minh: "A year begins in spring. A life begins in youth. Youth is the spring of society." The Prime Minister hopes and believes that the young generation will promote the heroic historical and cultural traditions, dare to face difficulties and challenges, overcome difficulties and challenges, have the mindset, methodology and approach to solve problems, promote the core, pioneering, brave and confident role in entering the smart era, contributing to the next stage of development of the country. "The country's innovation originates from the spring of youth, with aspirations, dreams, and ambitions. Students and young people will be the owners of the smart era," the Prime Minister said, asking young people to pioneer in participating in emerging fields such as digital economy, green economy, circular economy, sharing economy, and industries such as semiconductor chips, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. The Prime Minister suggested that Professor Klaus Schwab and the WEF have more initiatives to support and create conditions for students and young people in developing countries, including Vietnam, to have more opportunities to access and master advanced technologies through WEF programs and projects, thereby contributing to supporting Vietnam to pioneer in the smart era in which the young generation is the core. The Vietnamese Government always accompanies and listens to the opinions of the World Economic Forum, the business community, young people and students, experts and scientists related to the 4th Industrial Revolution, innovation, and at the same time creates favorable conditions for the young generation to firmly step into the smart era. .jpg) .jpg) .jpg)
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