Science and Technology Policies Discussed at the National Productivity and Quality Forum 2026
At the forum held in Ho Chi Minh City, experts emphasized the importance of the government acting as a platform builder and businesses serving as the main actors in science and technology policies.
Gathering within the scope of the National Productivity and Quality Forum 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City, experts discussed the necessity of establishing new institutional frameworks for science, technology, and innovation policies to generate productivity.
Transition from Managing Institution to Constructive Institution
Dr. Vu Minh Khuong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore made important evaluations at the National Productivity and Quality Forum 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Government's Role in Innovation and the Platform Approach
Dr. Vu Minh Khuong argued that the most crucial shift in science and technology policies is for the government to move beyond funding research to becoming a platform creator for innovation.
Open Innovation Ecosystem and the Position of Businesses
It was emphasized that traditional networking models must transform into an open innovation ecosystem with the participation of entrepreneurs, finance and venture capital, and international partners.
In light of international experiences, it was stated that businesses must be the main actors in translating science and technology into productivity and value.
Technology Diffusion and Support for SMEs
It was stated that innovation and technology diffusion must go hand in hand, and delivering artificial intelligence and green technology to small and medium-sized enterprises in particular is essential.
Institutional Infrastructure and Policy Impact Assessments
Dr. Nguyen Duc Hien, Deputy Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Committee, stated that institutions are the infrastructure of productivity and the way to promote innovation.
Vo Thi Lan Phuong, CEO of Vriens & Partners Vietnam, drew attention to six policy groups carrying the risk of reducing productivity and analyzed their impacts.