Vietnamese experts in Japan encouraged to make practical contributions to the nation

The top Vietnamese leader made the statement during a meeting in Tokyo on the afternoon of November 8 (local time) with representatives of the Vietnamese expert and intellectual community working in strategic fields, held as part of his official visit to Japan.

According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, about 260 Vietnamese scientists currently serve as professors, associate professors, and doctorate holders, while nearly 1,000 specialists are recognized by Japanese authorities as highly qualified experts in technical, scientific, and management fields.

Many arrived 15 to 20 years ago as international students and now lead research teams or hold key professorial and expert positions at major Japanese universities, research institutes, and technology corporations. Moving from acquiring knowledge to leading research and training subsequent generations, Vietnamese experts continue to work on par with leading Japanese peers and express their readiness to support national development in line with Politburo Resolution No. 57.

Addressing the gathering, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasized that as the world undergoes rapid transformation driven by science, technology, innovation, and digital technology, the role of overseas intellectuals becomes increasingly important. He noted that science, technology, and innovation have emerged as key pillars of the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

He urged delegates to focus on policy recommendations to strengthen the tripartite linkage connecting the state, businesses, and universities across both nations. This effort aims to attract high-tech, high-value-added projects from Japanese firms, advance R&D, transfer technology, and train high-quality human resources in Vietnam.

"Previously, the model linking the state, businesses, and universities operated within a single nation, but now it encompasses both Vietnam and Japan. This requires dedicated study," the top leader underscored.

He also requested proposals to expand networks connecting Vietnamese and Japanese experts in fields where Japan holds strengths and Vietnam has pressing needs, such as innovation, space technology, AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, marine science, digital technology, rare earth extraction and processing, and advanced biotechnology, alongside solutions to raise labor productivity and national competitiveness.

In response, representative Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, robotics, and biomedicine shared heartfelt opinions, presented ideas and cooperation models, and expressed their desire to contribute to boosting national development in the new era.

Images of the meeting: 

Top leader To Lam meets with diplomatic staff and Vietnamese community in Japan

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with staff of Vietnamese representative agencies and Vietnamese community representatives in Japan on the afternoon of November 8 (local time), as part of his official visit to the country.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam begins official visit to Japan

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on the afternoon of November 8 (local time), beginning an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese State.

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