In his opening address, VASS President Professor Dr Le Van Loi highlighted that books have safeguarded the nation’s wisdom, shaped character, and propelled social progress through every stage of development.
In the era of digital transformation, where knowledge circulates at unprecedented speed, he stressed that reading culture must be cultivated as the essential foundation for independent thought, creativity, and national innovation capacity.
He noted that the programme is not merely an occasion to honour books but also a forum to connect knowledge, share academic values, and promote the application of research outcomes to national development.
The week features an exhibition showcasing a wide range of books and valuable documents on history, society, ethnography, literature, arts, beliefs, and religion—reflecting the richness and vitality of Vietnamese culture in the process of integration and growth.
On this occasion, the VASS Institute of Social Sciences Information launched a publication entitled ‘Special Scientific Information Serving Leadership’. Compiled from official international social sciences data sources, the work provides scientific arguments and in-depth analyses, reaffirming the Academy’s central role in supplying evidence-based insights for strategic decision-making.
The programme also included a symposium titled ‘Opportunities and Challenges in Implementing Resolution 80-NQ/TW on Developing Vietnamese Culture to 2030, with a Vision to 2045’. The event facilitated exchanges among management agencies, scholars, and businesses on bringing the Resolution into practice.
