PM encourages youth to take lead in sicence, technology and innovation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed young Vietnamese people to take the lead in developing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation during his annual dialogue with 300 representatives of 20 million young people nationwide on March 24.

He underlined that the youth should pioneer in innovative thinking and strategic vision, and lead the way in scientific research, technological advancement, and digital transformation.

They were recommended to be proactive in learning, scientific research, technology application, and digital transformation; contributing ideas to institutional perfection and business climate improvement; promoting smart governance and optimizing work efficiency; and boosting startups, innovation, digital transformation.

The PM also urged all levels, sectors, and localities to continue fine-tuning mechanisms and policies while creating a favorable and attractive environment to encourage youth participation in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

To help promote start-ups, PM Chinh noted that it is necessary to develop an ecosystem for businesses to grow, focusing on three strategic breakthroughs, including simplifying administrative procedures, developing strategic infrastructure while creating new development space, and boosting high-quality human resources.