ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Meeting Held in Da Nang

The 21st meeting of the Advisory Council of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (BAC-21) was held in Da Nang, hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The meeting evaluated the mobilization of resources and the implementation of priority projects for regional cooperation.

Details of the BAC-21 Meeting in Da Nang

Held on the morning of October 14 in Da Nang, the 21st meeting of the Advisory Council of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation discussed regional cooperation mechanisms.

Chaired by the Chair of the Business Advisory Council from Indonesia, the sessions were attended by council members from ASEAN countries, private sector representatives, and secretariat officials.

Resource Mobilization and Partnerships

The meeting aimed to promote public-private partnerships and increase financial resources to translate scientific achievements into socio-economic benefits.

During the talks, the management of the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund and support to be provided by partners were discussed in detail.

Future Strategies and New Initiatives

Delegates reviewed the status of the 2026 economic priorities and the preparation phase for the 2027 milestone deliverables.

Among the prominent initiatives were strategic topics such as space cooperation, the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and technology transfer.