To Lam attends the 50th anniversary ceremony of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam attended the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City on October 28, 2026, highlighting the university's role in scientific and technological breakthroughs.

In his speech at the ceremony, To Lam emphasized the strategic importance of the simultaneous implementation of resolutions 57-NQ/TW and 71-NQ/TW, which define the country's education and technology policies. He stated that universities must evolve from institutions that merely transfer knowledge into innovation hubs that master technology and provide solutions to practical problems.

To Lam expressed that higher education institutions should take a more active role in research, innovation, and knowledge transfer processes. He also voiced his expectations regarding the preservation of integrity in education, the reform of teaching methods, and the granting of comprehensive autonomy to universities.