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| A snapshot of Kien Giang province’s digital transformation infrastructure. (Photo: VNA) |
Hanoi – The Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW, a strategic move to accelerate Vietnam’s sci-tech development, innovation, and national digital transformation, is both timely and essential, according to Professor Nghiem Duc Long, Director of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater at the University of Technology Sydney.
In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Sydney, Long, who also heads the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA), shared his insights on the resolution’s significance. He highlighted Vietnam’s recent progress in global integration and the need for the country to not just keep up with the world but also strive for self-reliance and a leading position globally in terms of income and socio-politico-economic strength.
Delving into the resolution’s content, Long emphasized its role in eliminating legal hurdles to economic growth through science, technology, and digital transformation. This is especially pertinent given the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution and the global shift towards a digital economy.
However, he cautioned that translating the resolution into tangible outcomes is a complex task, requiring a unified commitment from Party and State leaders, as well as support at the grassroots level.
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| Professor Nghiem Duc Long, a leading expert in his field. (Photo: VNA) |
To achieve Vietnam’s ambitious goal of becoming the third-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2030, Long suggested a heightened focus on improving the country’s Human Development Index (HDI). He also advocated for attention to fundamental development goals, such as environmental sustainability, societal well-being, and cultural preservation, which are often overlooked.
The professor expressed confidence in Vietnam’s current trajectory, leveraging its key strengths. These include abundant renewable energy resources, a youthful population, and a rapid adoption of modern science and digital transformation. With its growing capabilities in data management and exploitation, Vietnam is poised to drive economic growth, particularly in large-scale semiconductor manufacturing.
Additionally, Long noted the potential for high-tech and biotechnology to revolutionize Vietnam’s robust agricultural sector.
He concluded by expressing his high hopes for young Vietnamese scholars and professionals abroad, believing they will facilitate the transfer of global technological advancements to Vietnam and foster stronger scientific collaboration with other countries.
