Paris (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in France on January 31 hosted a scientific seminar highlighting the role of Vietnamese intellectuals in France in the development of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam.
The event, held in both in-person and online formats, drew the participation of Vietnamese scientists, experts and intellectuals living, working and studying in France, as well as several other European countries.
Held amid the nationwide efforts to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the seminar served not only as an academic forum but also as a platform reflecting the sense of responsibility, intellectual engagement and aspiration to contribute among overseas Vietnamese intellectuals in the nation’s new development era.
Presentations and discussions demonstrated the strong alignment of Vietnamese intellectuals in France with the Party and State’s strategic goals, particularly the view that science and technology, innovation and digital transformation constitute a leading breakthrough and the main driving force for rapid and sustainable development. Many concrete and practical recommendations were put forward, aiming to accelerate the implementation of Resolution 57 and generate substantive outcomes.
In his presentation, Dr. Vo Toan Trung, head of the Neurological Rehabilitation Department at Bullion Hospital, stressed that Vietnam must move decisively from a traditional growth model towards a knowledge-based economy to realise its aspiration of becoming a developed country by 2045. He called for a comprehensive, long-term strategy closely linking research with application and commercialisation, with focused investment in high value-added sectors that improve people’s quality of life.
From the perspective of engaging overseas intellectuals, Dr. Ung Quoc Hung, Chief Engineer at Setec Nucléaire and Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese Nuclear Energy Experts Network Abroad (VietNuc), noted that mobilising overseas Vietnamese expertise requires a more flexible and practical approach. He suggested expanding forms of remote and project-based participation, rather than focusing solely on physical return, in order to better leverage international experience and networks.
Sharing lessons from Europe and France for Vietnam’s AI strategy, Dr. Le Huu Dien Khue, Director of Research and Development at GetVocal AI, underlined the State’s leading role in driving AI development through proactive industrial policies, investment in computing infrastructure and data, and a reliable legal framework. He recommended treating computing capacity and data as essential infrastructure and linking AI development with key sectors such as healthcare, education, transport and urban management.
Addressing the responsibility of overseas Vietnamese, Associate Professor Tran Le Hung of Gustave Eiffel University highlighted the concept of “brain circulation” in an era of deep global integration. He proposed a “five-party ecosystem” involving the State, universities, scientists, investors and enterprises to facilitate research, application and commercialisation.
Meanwhile, Dr. Nguyen Van Tuan, a postdoctoral researcher at Chimie ParisTech under PSL University, emphasised the importance of scientific integrity and quality management. He called for a transparent academic environment based on international standards, unified academic identification systems and stronger independent peer review to ensure effective and sustainable use of scientific investment.
Concluding the seminar, a representative of the Vietnamese Embassy in France affirmed that the recommendations reflected strong responsibility towards the homeland and would serve as valuable input for policy building, particularly in implementing Resolution 57. The embassy pledged to continue acting as a bridge to help Vietnamese intellectuals abroad contribute more effectively to national development.
The seminar concluded in a spirit of solidarity, responsibility and confidence, reaffirming the commitment of Vietnamese intellectuals in France to contribute their knowledge and dedication to making science and technology a firm foundation for Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable development in the new phase./.
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