The statement was made by Nguyen Xuan Huan, a professor of Digital Communication Engineering at Middlesex University in the UK and President of the Vietnam Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS).
Tuan said that accepting risks in scientific research and not holding researchers accountable for economic losses in scientific experiments is a positive new aspect of this resolution, adding that it helps relieve psychological pressure on scientists, allowing them to fully dedicate on their research.
He applauded the determination to remove all barriers, reform financial management mechanisms, simplify administrative procedures in scientific tasks, and grant autonomy in the use of research and technology development funds, describing them as decisive factor in boosting research and innovation.
He stressed that Vietnam has advantages in fundamental science and informatics. Therefore, besides sectors like semiconductors and AI, Vietnam can achieve breakthroughs by investing in emerging fields such as quantum computing, a sector well-suited to the country’s strength in basic research. Additionally, medicine and renewable energy are also promising fields that could see major advancements with proper investment.
He proposed the promulgation of specific policies and mechanisms and develop a national programme to encourage collaboration between universities and businesses for the commercialisation of research results; and issue policies to incentivise capable private enterprises to participate in scientific research projects.
