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Biotechnology prioritised in science, tech development

The programme "Research on Development and Application of Biotechnology" (Ministry of Science and Technology) and the Institute of Biotechnology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) on September 27 co-organised the National Workshop on Biotechnology.
The programme "Research on Development and Application of Biotechnology"(Ministry of Science and Technology) and the Institute ofBiotechnology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) on September27 co-organised the National Workshop on Biotechnology.

It offered biologists nationwide a chance to share their research, andallowed managers and researchers to review the achievements inbiotechnology over the past five years.

Addressingthe event, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan saidbiotechnology has practically contributed to improving the quality ofscientific and technological advances in agriculture, health care andthe environment.

Much research in biotechnology is highly relevant and can be widely disseminated in life, he added.

According to the minister, biotechnology is developing quickly in theright direction in Vietnam, but faces many difficulties and challengesahead.

Vietnam’s population of nearly 90 million,with over 70 percent in the agricultural sector, diverse ecosystems andhard-working people will help Vietnam develop biotechnology, he said.

Minister Quan said he hopes the workshop willcontribute significant and practical scientific research to nationaldevelopment./.
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