The strategic importance of basic sciences and human resources in Vietnam's technological transformation

For Vietnam to achieve a sustainable technological breakthrough in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technology, it is crucial to invest in basic sciences, human resources, and integrated talent chains rather than simply following trends.

The Role of Basic Research

Technological breakthroughs rarely exist in isolation and are always supported by fundamental capabilities steadily developed over time.

In strong scientific communities, basic science has never been left out of the technological strategy.

Moving Beyond Trends

The question must be asked: if today's priority keywords go out of fashion in the future, what will we be left with?

Technological planning cannot be about predicting the future, but it can develop the capacity to foresee and create it.

Strategic Advantages

Fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and space science are inherently intertwined and mutually supportive.

Wisely investing in a foundational capability will simultaneously serve multiple technology sectors.

International Examples

There are lessons to be learned from the principles of leading scientific institutions such as the Max Planck Institute and RIKEN.

It is necessary to make long-term investments in people and leading research groups and to trust them.