The Vietnamese delegation meets with members of the South African National Assembly (Source: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) - A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Pol🍒itics (NAPA) led by director Ta Ngoc Tan visited South Africa from November 3 to 8, aiming to push cooperation with South African academies and universities on training and scientific research.
During his stay, Tan held talks with Christopher Matlhako, the South African Communist Party’s Secretary of External Relations.
The two sides discussed training managers, studying political theory and socio-economic development in the respective countries.
They agreed to boost cooperation in training, research and learning exchanges between NAPA and the Chris Hani Institute of the South African Communist Party.
Matlhako noted his hope for further affiliation with the Communist Party of Vietnam and other relevant Vietnamese agencies.
While in Cape Town, the Vietnamese official had working sessions with Dunjwa, Head of the NA’s Committee on Health, Loliwe, Head of the NA Committee on Labour, and several politburo members from the South African Communist Party.
Tan briefed his hosts on achievements Vietnam has recorded in socio-economic development, the country’s policies to integrate and expand international relations and his academy’s collaboration on manager training and research.
The South African officials said they wish to learn from Vietnam’s experience in poverty reduction, sustainable development and social equality.
The two sides agreed to enhance relations between scientists, policy makers and enforcement authorities, along with the collaboration in education and training.
In Johannesburg, the Vietnamese delegation met with key leaders and officials from Johannesburg University, which is seen as one of the leading education institutions in South Africa and the region.
Following the meeting, the two sides inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in research, training and exchange of lecturers and students.
In Pretoria, the delegation had working sessions with a number of research institutes and universities to seek further cooperation to train managers and officials, and conduct research and policy consultations.
On this occasion, NAPA and South Africa’s National School of Government inked an MoU on training and scientific research in management and public policy.-VNA
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Ho Chi Minh City and South Africa’s Johannesburg city should coordinate closer to realise signed agreements and make their affiliation deeper and more effective.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son, accompanied by executives of Vietnam’s top telecom companies, are on a visit to South Africa from October 16-18.
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Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
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Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
The Vietnamese delegation meets with members of the South African National Assembly (Source: VNA)
