Hanoi (VNA) – Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Daren Tang met with Vietnamese youth for a dialogue at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology in Hanoi on September 26 to chart a path for building an innovation-friendly intellectual property (IP) ecosystem.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh opened with a speech that spotlighted the Politburo’s vision, specifically its Resolution 57. This directive, he explained, identifies science – technology, innovation, and national digital transformation as key drivers of Vietnam’s double-digit GDP growth during 2026–2030, with IP as a pillar.
He also cited the Politburo’s Resolution 71, which focuses on education reform, greater university autonomy, and workforce upskilling for innovation. He described this as a “golden opportunity” to build an education system that not only imparts knowledge but also equips young Vietnamese to safeguard and profit from intellectual assets.
With a youthful, dynamic population and strong backing from the Party and State, alongside WIPO’s support, Minh said Vietnam is well-positioned to cultivate an IP culture from the ground up. This, he added, will empower young innovators to cash in on their bold ideas, paving the way for sustainable development, green growth, and Vietnam’s goal of achieving high-income status by 2045.
Tang, who is on a visit to Vietnam from September 25 to 26, said Vietnam possesses a “golden generation” capable of propelling the country forward through innovation and IP.
One idea can create a business, and a start-up can transform an industry, he said, urging young Vietnamese to harness their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
The dialogue culminated in the launch of an IP and innovation cooperation alliance uniting five universities, with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam as the professional sponsor for all IP-related activities./.
