NIC to soon form nine prioritised technology industries: Minister

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Since its establishment in October 2019, the National Innovation Centre (NIC) has become the core of the country’s innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the State, enterprises, training institutes, research centres, financial institutions and incubation support units to lead, build and develop Vietnam's innovation, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

The National Innovation Centre (NIC)'s establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

Hanoi - Since its establishment in October 2019, the National Innovation Centre (NIC) has become the core of the country’s innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the State, enterprises, training institutes, research centres, financial institutions and incubation support units to lead, build and develop Vietnam's innovation, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Talking with the press on the occasion of the 5th founding anniversary of the NIC (October 2, 2019 - 2024), the minister said the NIC has benefited hundreds of enterprises, especially in supporting digital transformation.

The centre has done a lot of good things in a short time, and it is only the beginning, he said, emphasising that the centre is striving to become a modern centre that meets international standards, connects with international and domestics units, and contributes to turning Vietnam into an innovation destination in the region and the world.

In the coming time, the NIC will shape up nine prioritised technology industries in Vietnam, which is expected to fully seize the opportunities from the 4th Industrial Revolution.

To promote the development of innovation activities in general and of the NIC in particular, according to the minister, it is necessary to issue a complete, synchronous, and unified mechanism and policy so that the centre can operate effectively in line with international standards, and to complete infrastructure, research centres, labs, and housing facilities for experts.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (Photo: courtesy of the ministry)

He also noted an urgent task for the NIC in the coming time is to form the nine prioritised technology industries, including smart manufacturing, smart cities, digital communications, cyber security, environment, healthcare, semiconductors, and hydrogen.

The minister added that the NIC has been assigned to manage the training programme to develop human resources for the semiconductor industry.

It is a very ambitious and strategic goal as Vietnam targeted to have at least 50,000 trained semiconductor engineers by 2050 to serve the demand of both domestic and international markets.

Human resources is a very strong resources of Vietnam and training is crucial for the country to have skilled human resources to meet domestic and global demands, Dung explained.

The minister said he believed that the NIC will soon thrive and deeply penetrate into the global value chain in the semiconductor industry./.

Source: VNA

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