Lam Dong and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Prioritize 46 Science and Technology Tasks
Lam Dong and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) have agreed to prioritize 46 science and technology tasks from a total of 78 cooperation activities planned for 2026–2030.
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The Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee held an online meeting on September 11 to review the implementation of a memorandum of understanding between the province and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC) for the 2026–2030 period.
The meeting was co-chaired by Nguyen Minh, Member of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, and Tran Cao Vinh, Vice Chancellor of VNU-HCMC.
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The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation was signed by both parties on May 15, 2026. According to the attached list of initiatives, there are 78 tasks spanning multiple fields, with 46 tasks belonging to the domain of science and technology.
At the meeting, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City proposed organizing these 46 tasks into 5 priority programs, directly linked to the science and technology development goals of Lam Dong.
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Key focus areas include: developing high technology, striving to generate carbon credits by 2028, improving the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) to enter the top 15, constructing a landslide warning system, and advancing science, innovation, and sectors where the province possesses potential and advantages.
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The programs are projected to roll out across 3 phases, featuring specific roadmaps and tangible deliverables. Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City will mobilize a team of experts, member universities, and affiliated units to coordinate execution.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh requested the Working Group to review the entire list and select highly feasible tasks suited to practical conditions with the potential to yield breakthrough results for prioritized execution.
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Among these, tasks requiring immediate implementation in 2026 must be clearly defined, alongside preparations for tasks set to be implemented from 2027 onward. The implementation process must target specific products and results serving citizens, businesses, organizations, and the community.
Vice Chairman Nguyen Minh also instructed provincial departments and sectors to coordinate closely with focal points from Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City to clarify the lead agency, coordinating units, beneficiaries, and implementation methods for details that remain unspecified.
According to the Department of Home Affairs, the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between the two sides has generally adhered to the roadmap. Initial outcomes include: the Department of Finance formulating a list of potential investment projects and investment attraction mechanisms; the Department of Science and Technology receiving 2 task proposals from the International University.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched initiatives on tourism human resource development and community capacity building training. The Department of Agriculture and Environment assigned affiliated units to monitor and implement 46 tasks within their designated areas.
A number of tasks in education, healthcare, and home affairs scheduled for implementation starting in 2027 continue to undergo review regarding demands, target groups, and operational conditions.