In the new era, the social sciences and humanities are not only explanatory disciplines, but must also become sciences that create social value and pave the way for new development models.

Viet Nam is undergoing a powerful and widespread transformation, especially in science and technology, economics, and society. This transformation has drawn the whole society towards important and topical goals, not only regionally but globally.

To adapt to the demands of the knowledge economy and digital transformation, training and research in the social sciences and humanities must emphasise applicability and international integration. This will enable effective policy advice and planning that meet the country’s evolving development needs. The reality calls for elevating the training of social science personnel to a new level.

International cooperation is an inevitable trend in the era of globalisation. For the social sciences and humanities, it is a process of transformation and deeper participation in regional and global academic networks, helping to enhance policy-making capacity and affirm national standing amid increasingly intense competition in knowledge.