Talking with the press on the occasion of the 5th founding anniversary of the NIC (October 2, 2019 - 2024), the minister said the NIC has benefited hundreds of enterprises, especially in supporting digital transformation.
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The National Innovation Center (NIC)'s establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi (Photo: baochinhphu.vn) |
The center has done a lot of good things in a short time, and it is only the beginning, he said, emphasizing that the center is striving to become a modern center that meets international standards, connects with international and domestics units, and contributes to turning Vietnam into an innovation destination in the region and the world.
In the coming time, the NIC will shape up nine prioritized technology industries in Vietnam, which is expected to fully seize the opportunities from the 4th Industrial Revolution.
To promote the development of innovation activities in general and of the NIC in particular, according to the minister, it is necessary to issue a complete, synchronous, and unified mechanism and policy so that the center can operate effectively in line with international standards, and to complete infrastructure, research centers, labs, and housing facilities for experts.
He also noted an urgent task for the NIC in the coming time is to form the nine prioritized technology industries, including smart manufacturing, smart cities, digital communications, cyber security, environment, healthcare, semiconductors, and hydrogen.
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Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (Photo: courtesy of the ministry) |
The minister added that the NIC has been assigned to manage the training program to develop human resources for the semiconductor industry.
It is a very ambitious and strategic goal as Vietnam targeted to have at least 50,000 trained semiconductor engineers by 2050 to serve the demand of both domestic and international markets.
Human resources is a very strong resources of Vietnam and training is crucial for the country to have skilled human resources to meet domestic and global demands, Dung explained.
The minister said he believed that the NIC will soon thrive and deeply penetrate into the global value chain in the semiconductor industry.
Source: VNA