Vietnam Strengthens Industry-Academia-Government Links to Maximize R&D Outcomes
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Vietnam Strengthens Industry-Academia-Government Links to Maximize R&D Outcomes

Vietnam held a national conference to strengthen collaboration between research institutes, universities, and businesses. The aim is to identify R&D challenges, promote commercialization, develop talent, and build risk-sharing mechanisms, focusing on accelerating economic growth and technological innovation.

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