The CVSE Network comprises Vietnamese professionals and scientists living in Canada, many of whom have established strong reputations in their adopted country through notable contributions in science, technology, and innovation, an area seen as key to driving breakthroughs in Vietnam’s growth and development. The launch of the network is expected to create favorable conditions for these experts to apply their knowledge and expertise in support of their homeland.

Hoang Ngoc Dinh, Chief Representative for Science and Technology at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada, stated that the network would serve as a valuable source of intellectual capital and act as a bridge for transmitting the latest updates and information on science and technology from Canada to Vietnam, in service of the country’s development goals as guided by the Party and State.

Canada is home to nearly 300,000 Vietnamese, many of whom are intellectuals, scientists, and entrepreneurs with high-level expertise and access to technological know-how well suited to Vietnam’s development strategy. Tapping into their contributions is both timely and consistent with the country’s current context and practical needs.

According to Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, the launch of this network is seen as a concrete step toward implementing the Government’s Resolution 169 on overseas Vietnamese affairs, and more specifically, the spirit of the Party Central Committee’s Resolution 57 on breakthrough development in science and technology. He expressed confidence that the network will continue to grow and make considerable contributions to Vietnam’s national goals and strategies in science and technology, thereby helping the country achieve rapid development and catch up with global scientific powers.

Associate Professor Vu Viet Hung of the Canadian Military College, speaking as a representative of the CVSE’s executive board, shared that the network’s first guiding principle is to create a platform for intensifying exchanges between scientists from both countries, while promoting Canada’s pioneering technological advancements for potential application in Vietnam’s economic and scientific development.

Dr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, an AI specialist at the Mila Institute and a CVSE member, emphasized that this network serves as an important platform for Vietnam to stay abreast of global advancements in science and technology, particularly in terms of intellectual capital. He expressed optimism that the network would bring practical benefits to Vietnam, especially in technology transfer and in enhancing international connections in this field.

Vietnam–Canada relations continue to grow, with science and technology identified as one of seven priority areas for cooperation. The CVSE’s establishment is expected to contribute greatly to bilateral collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.

With the proper policies from the Party and State, and strong support from the Science and Technology Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada, the CVSE, bringing together leading experts in science and technology from across Canada, will continue to expand professionally and make ever greater contributions to Vietnam’s development, helping realize the country’s aspiration to become a strong and prosperous nation.

MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology

In preparation for cooperation in training human resources in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education Conference.