Vietnam marked the World Creativity and Innovation Day with a ceremony held in Hanoi on April 21, highlighting the role of innovation in driving sustainable growth.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh stressed that while science generates new knowledge and technology creates new tools, innovation serves as the bridge that transforms them into practical products, services, and societal value.
He underscored that rapid and sustainable development must be grounded in science, technology, innovation, and a high-quality workforce. In this context, innovation plays a pivotal role in Vietnam’s development trajectory.
Addressing the event, Ms. Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, emphasized a fundamental principle: creativity drives progress, while innovation shapes the future.
In the global context, the Global Digital Compact calls on countries to bridge the digital divide, promote inclusiveness, and guide innovation in a responsible direction. In Vietnam, this vision aligns closely with Resolution 57, which places science, technology, and innovation at the center of the country’s development strategy.
She highlighted emerging models such as Hanoi Creative City, where young people, policymakers, and creative communities are working together to shape a human-centered artificial intelligence future.
With the right momentum, she added, Vietnam has the potential to become not only a leader in innovation but also a global “beacon” of creativity and transformative change.
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