Lam Dong Province Links State, Schools, and Businesses for Science, Technology, and Innovation

Lam Dong Province in south-central Vietnam convened a scientific conference on July 31 in Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat City, themed 'State-School-Business Linkages in Science, Technology, and Innovation Development.' The conference was organized to strengthen collaboration among the state, educational institutions, and businesses, aiming to foster sustainable economic growth in the province. In recent years, Lam Dong Province has achieved remarkable growth, driven by strategies linking air transport development with tourism and investment promotion, and guided by a vision often described as a 'green symphony.' The province has expressed a strong determination to achieve its double-digit growth targets, reflecting a high ambition for economic development. Furthermore, the Lam Dong Provincial Business Association, under the slogan 'Innovation for Development, Cooperation for Prosperity,' is working to revitalize the business sector. Notably, Lam Dong Province ranked first nationwide in the Equal Competition Index. This suggests a high level of fairness and transparency in the province's business environment, potentially serving as a foundation to attract further domestic and international investment. Under Vietnam's one-party system, provincial governments' initiatives to promote state-school-business linkages are a crucial strategy for fostering innovation, expanding employment, and driving economic growth. Particularly as the Vietnamese economy shifts from an export-led model to one emphasizing domestic demand, enhancing national technological capabilities and competitiveness is an urgent task. Lam Dong Province's efforts are therefore noteworthy in addressing these broader national challenges.