On October 5th in Paris, General Secretary and President To Lam held an intimate conversation with nearly 30 distinguished overseas Vietnamese experts and intellectuals from countries within the Francophone community.
This meeting was part of the Global Vietnam and Francophonie Forum organized by the Global Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts.
The overseas Vietnamese intellectuals shared experiences and proposed ideas on multilateral cooperation in technology and artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, growth, and development.
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, an overseas Vietnamese expert based in Luxembourg, suggested that the government consider enhancing multilateral technological and AI cooperation with Francophone countries that have similar conditions and needs as Vietnam.
This includes collaboration in medical diagnostics, electronic health records, smart agriculture management, as well as weather forecasting and climate change adaptation.
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Associate Professor Thai Thi Thanh Mai, residing in Canada, emphasized that in the context of a startup economy and innovation, Vietnam needs to keep pace with global trends by standardizing the triple bottom line standards (Environmental, Social, and Governance - ESG) to measure sustainable development and the impact of businesses on the community.
She proposed that alongside creating a suitable legal framework, there should be policies integrating entrepreneurship education, focusing particularly on students to closely coordinate between businesses and educational institutions for practical application of their knowledge.
Discussing the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) as a driver of economic growth, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long, an overseas Vietnamese expert in Belgium, noted that Vietnam is expected to see significant market growth in IoT, with projected revenue reaching $2.7 billion in 2024.
Among various segments, IoT in automotive is anticipated to dominate with a market volume expected to be $747.7 million by 2024.
Additionally, the IoT market in Vietnam is predicted to grow steadily at an annual rate of 13.23%, with revenues expected to exceed $5 billion by 2029. This growth indicates an increasing adoption of IoT technologies across various industries in Vietnam.
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Regarding the application of blockchain technology in healthcare, Dr. Vo Cam Quy, based in Switzerland, highlighted the urgent need for secure solutions in healthcare, an area known for the highest rate of data breaches, accounting for about 26% of attacks.
Practical blockchain applications can address security issues in healthcare. Tracking pharmaceutical supply chains via blockchain helps prevent counterfeiting and ensures transparency in distribution processes.
Listening to the contributions, General Secretary and President To Lam appreciated the dedicated and responsible opinions of the overseas Vietnamese intellectuals. He valued the contributions of the intellectual community to both their countries of residence and Vietnam.
The General Secretary and President noted that Vietnam's achievements are due not only to the wise leadership of the Party but also to the efforts of the entire political system and all social strata, including the support of international friends and valuable contributions from the overseas Vietnamese community.
Looking ahead, Vietnam is focusing on leveraging strategic opportunities to accelerate and successfully achieve the goals set by the Communist Party of Vietnam, ushering in a new era for the nation.
The Party and the State recognize that "Talent is the essence of the nation," and the overseas Vietnamese community is a valuable resource for the country.
General Secretary and President To Lam called on overseas Vietnamese to continue playing an active role as a bridge in relations between Vietnam and the Francophone countries, bringing practical benefits to all parties and contributing directly to the country's development.
Tran Thuong, Minh Nhat
Vietnamnet.vn
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