Hanoi, May 25 -- To made the call in his closing remarks at the meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation held in Ha Noi on Monday.

Why basic scientific research important for Viet Nam?

First of all, the world has entered a new stage of strategic competition, in which knowledge, technology, data, and talents have become the foundations shaping national power.

Today, countries compete for creating new knowledge, new core technologies, new development models, and capabilities for innovation organization.

The fields that are shaping the future of the world - such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor, quantum technology, biotechnology, new materials, d...