The demand for a high-quality workforce—capable of creativity, mastery of science and technology, and rapid adaptation to global volatility—is becoming increasingly urgent.

Following the merger, Ho Chi Minh City faces both new opportunities and challenges in developing a high-quality workforce that meets emerging demands. To achieve this, the city must adopt long-term strategies and comprehensive solutions to train a highly skilled labour force aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

A national symposium was held in Ha Noi on October 8 under the theme ‘Strategic Breakthroughs in Human Resources’, underscoring the pivotal role that skilled personnel play in advancing national development amid evolving global and technological landscapes.

The concept of strategic technologies has been introduced for the first time in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which identified institutions, human resources, infrastructure, and data as the core pillars for encouraging innovation.

In the context of digital transformation and the increasing demand for technological autonomy, training young human resources for strategic technology fields has become an urgent task.

A conference discussing the importance of the “three-party” cooperation model involving the State, educational institutions, and enterprises in developing high-quality human resources was held in Ha Noi on June 14 by the Ministry of Education and Training.