In the age of AI, the gap between research and practice will keep widening if studies remain confined to describing phenomena, reviewing literature and repeating familiar theoretical frameworks that have little power to influence real life.

As science, technology, and innovation become key drivers of socio-economic development, scientific data is emerging as a strategic resource that is no less valuable than traditional resources such as human resources, finance, and physical infrastructure.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a Lunar New Year (Tet) visit and held a working session with the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and leading scientists and experts in the fields of social sciences and humanities in Ha Noi on February 24.

Policy plays a pivotal role in the development of science. For the social sciences – a field with many particular characteristics – an appropriate policy framework will foster research, strengthen advisory capacity, support national strategic forecasting, and ensure close alignment with practical needs.