Laos, Vietnam bolster cooperation in technology, innovation
VOV.VN - The two countries consented to expand bilateral technological and innovative cooperation at the first session of the Vietnam-Laos Committee for Cooperation in Technology and Innovation which was held on May 28 in Vientiane, Laos.
At the meeting, Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat and Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara discussed diversifying forms of joint work to meet the sustainable development strategies of each nation and the new international context in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and current global development trends.
Both sides concurred to systematically consult on the organisation and management of technology and innovation to effectively tap the potential of both countries in this field.
Regarding the collaboration direction for 2024-2026, they agreed to continue sharing experience in state management and policy planning, while supporting the building of institutional and legal frameworks related to high technology, high-tech zones, technology services, innovation management, startups, and technology transfer.
In addition, leaders from both ministries will regularly visit and work with one another and working groups will be exchanged to conduct mid-term assessments of the sides’ implementation of high-level agreements and discuss future cooperation directions.
They will collaborate on research, development, application, and technology transfer in various fields, including Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, IoT, big data, cloud computing), IT, startups, digital transformation, remote sensing technology, geology and minerals, agriculture and forestry, medicine, biotechnology, agricultural product preservation, clean energy, renewable energy, irrigation, water resources, and climate change, among others.
The two sides are set to conduct one or two training courses on sci-tech and innovation management annually. They also encouraged participation in activities and events that promote supply-demand connectivity, technology transfer, startups, and innovation organised by both countries annually.
