Discussing and researching strategic solutions for biotechnology development

On November 29, Ho Chi Minh City National University, in collaboration with the CT Group, organized a national scientific conference titled "Biotechnology Development Strategy for the 2026-2030 period, with a vision to 2045". The conference was organized under the direction of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Huynh Thanh Dat, gives directions and instructions at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan

Attending the workshop were Huynh Thanh Dat, a member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission. The event brought together leaders of central agencies, domestic and international academic experts, and representatives of many large corporations to discuss strategic orientations for the Vietnamese biotechnology industry in the context of global competition.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City National University, delivers a welcome speech at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City National University, shared: “This workshop is a valuable opportunity for experts and scientists to connect with corporations and enterprises to discuss fundamental solutions for advancing biotechnology. I hope that through this event, we will identify breakthrough solutions, open up cooperation opportunities, and quickly address policy-related bottlenecks, thereby creating high-quality biotechnology products that are 'make in Viet Nam' and contributing meaningfully to Vietnam’s goal of strong and prosperous development.”

Overview of the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan

The workshop focused on key issues and solutions to concretize Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on scientific and technological breakthroughs, innovation, and national digital transformation; and to implement Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, dated January 30, 2023, of the Politburo on the development and application of biotechnology to support the country’s sustainable development in the new period. At the same time, it aimed to implement Resolution No. 189/NQ-CP, dated November 16, 2023, of the Government, on the National Action Program for Biotechnology Development.

Experts, businesses, scientists, lecturers, and students attend the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan

At the workshop, delegates, experts and scientists presented papers on the application and development of biotechnology in the fields of agriculture; defense and security; global trends in biotechnology; biotechnology research at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore; development strategies for biotechnology pillars; results of biotechnology research and application in the 2021-2025 period and orientation to 2030 at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology...

Representatives from institutes and universities, along with experts from both domestic and international backgrounds, present papers at the workshop.

Chairman of CT Group Tran Kim Chung shared: This conference serves as an academic and scientific forum of strategic importance, contributing to shaping the trajectory of biotechnology development in Vietnam during the era of innovation. Currently, CT Group and Ho Chi Minh City National University are comprehensive strategic partners, working closely together on research, the development of national science and technology products, and the training of high-quality human resources.

Chairman of CT Group Tran Kim Chung speaks at the conference. Photo: Hai Quan

Speaking at the workshop, Party Central Committee member and Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission Huynh Thanh Dat emphasized that biotechnology is becoming one of the strategic pillars of sustainable development. Based on practical needs and future development orientations, key task groups that should be thoroughly studied and discussed at the workshop include: adopting a unified approach centered on products, markets, and quality standards systems; and fully, frankly identifying, without avoidance, the “bottlenecks” currently hindering the development of the biotechnology sector.

In addition, during the 2026–2030 period, efforts must focus on implementing several core action directions in a synchronized manner, linking mastery of core technologies, institutional improvement, and human resource development. At the same time, it is essential to continue enhancing the role and position of Ho Chi Minh City National University as a prominent national training and research center.

By Hai Quan – Translated by Quoc Dung, Minho