During a visit to the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) in Hanoi, Nguyen Trong Nghia, the Head of the Central Propaganda Committee, highlighted the importance of issuing a National Strategy on intellectuals. He commended VUSTA for its role in uniting scientific and technological intellectuals with Party and state agencies. However, despite VUSTA’s achievements in attracting a large number of such individuals, Nghia pointed out challenges such as attracting young intellectuals and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals as well as a lack of mechanisms for research and technology application.

The increasing demands on intellectuals due to advancements in technology were also emphasized by Nghia, who stressed the need to align with the resolutions of the 13th Party Congress. He proposed coordinating ministries to issue a National Strategy on intellectuals to address bottlenecks and perfect policy and research mechanisms. The meeting also addressed issues with policy mechanisms and financial difficulties faced by public research institutes.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Tran Hong Thai, emphasized the significance of the Party’s orientation towards developing science, technology, and innovation. Dr. Phan Xuan Dung, President of VUSTA, reported on the organization’s activities and highlighted its innovative scientific and technological achievements during the meeting. The draft National Strategy for developing intellectuals until 2030 is currently in development and aims to overcome limitations, leverage opportunities, and strengthen the Vietnamese intellectual team’s contributions to socio-economic development until 2030.