The seminar was organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-Hanoi in collaboration with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM, attracting the participation of many experts, researchers, scientists at the central level and universities and research institutes nationwide.
Speaking at the opening of the seminar, Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh - Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU affirmed the great significance of Ho Chi Minh's thought in orienting sustainable development. Prof. Lai Quoc Khanh emphasized that the values such as the spirit of innovation, creativity and self-reliance that Ho Chi Minh left behind are not only the guiding principles for cultural and social fields, but also an important foundation for promoting science and technology in the context of digital transformation today.
Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh - Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU; Head of the State-level Project, code KX.02.29/21-25
Dr. Phan Thanh Dinh - Vice Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM co-chaired the scientific discussion
The seminar listened to and discussed 10 reports from scientists, focusing on comprehensive analysis of aspects in research, application and creative development of Ho Chi Minh's ideology on science and technology development and innovation in Ho Chi Minh City.
In which, Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung - Former Head of the Department of Party Building and Ho Chi Minh Thought, Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Officials, affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City has been leading the country in innovation. However, to effectively utilize the potential, the city needs to focus on digital transformation, green growth development and institutional reform. Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung also emphasized that the historical achievements of Ho Chi Minh City, from the export processing zone model to high-tech zones, are an important foundation to continue promoting new fields such as semiconductor industry, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung - Former Head of the Department of Party Building and Ho Chi Minh Thought, Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Officials
In the section on the application of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, the speakers pointed out that President Ho Chi Minh's viewpoint of "science serving people" is the guiding principle for Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable development. Associate Professor, Dr. Cao Xuan Long - Head of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM emphasized that Ho Chi Minh's ideology on science and technology is the guiding principle for the sustainable development of Ho Chi Minh City.
President Ho Chi Minh always paid close attention to the role of science and emphasized that science must originate from practice and return to serve practice, contributing to improving the material and spiritual life of the people. His thoughts not only encouraged great inventions but also promoted small initiatives, originating from very specific needs of life.
With that spirit, according to Associate Professor, Dr. Cao Xuan Long, science, technology and innovation are the "golden keys" for Ho Chi Minh City to develop sustainably, contributing to economic restructuring, improving competitiveness and expanding international markets.
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cao Xuan Long - Head of Philosophy Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM
When analyzing the potential and benefits of science and technology for the City, Associate Professor, Dr. Cao Xuan Long also proposed specific solutions for Ho Chi Minh City to effectively utilize the power of science and innovation. He emphasized the need to innovate the science and technology management mechanism, create a favorable environment for innovation and focus on attracting high-quality human resources. In addition, the City needs to promote digital transformation and invest in key areas such as semiconductor industry, biotechnology and green technology. In particular, Associate Professor, Dr. Cao Xuan Long highly appreciated the role of public-private partnership in realizing strategic goals, contributing to making Ho Chi Minh City a leading center of science, technology and innovation in the region by 2045.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hong Lien - Head of the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, VNU-HCM analyzed the synergy method in public and private management, bringing about an effective cooperation model between research organizations and businesses.
At the scientific seminar, the discussion was lively with many questions revolving around the issue of how to improve the connection between scientific research and practical application. The reporters directly answered the questions and shared more views on issues of science and technology development for the City. Some opinions from scientists such as Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Viet Thong, Former Deputy Head of the Central Ideology and Culture Committee, Former General Secretary of the Central Theoretical Council; Associate Professor, Dr. of Science Bui Loan Thuy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM, expanded the perspectives and at the same time provided practical solutions to effectively utilize domestic scientific resources.
In his concluding remarks, Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh affirmed that the seminar not only clarified current issues but also proposed many new directions for the research and application of Ho Chi Minh's ideology in the development of science and technology. According to Prof. Lai Quoc Khanh, Ho Chi Minh's creative spirit, initiative and strategic vision are the keys for Ho Chi Minh City to maintain its pioneering role and become the center of innovation of the whole country.
Scientists expect that the lessons and solutions proposed will soon be implemented, contributing to building Ho Chi Minh City into a creative, modern and sustainable city, taking Ho Chi Minh's ideology as the foundation for development orientation.
The scientific seminar is one of a series of activities within the research framework of the KX.02.29/21-25 project under the National Special Science and Technology Program 2021-2025 "Research, application and creative development of Ho Chi Minh's thought in the cause of national construction and defense of the Fatherland in the period of renovation (from 1986 to present, orientation to 2030 and vision to 2045)" chaired by Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh - Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
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