A landmark structure has recently been completed in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park of Ho Chi Minh City: the highly anticipated Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR). On the morning of September 25, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh personally attended the completion and inauguration ceremony of this significant facility. The establishment of this center is not only a testament to Vietnam’s collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) but also a powerful demonstration of Vietnam’s active embrace of the digital era.
The C4IR center stands out for its public-private partnership operational model, created through collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh City government and major Vietnamese enterprises. As a member of the WEF’s global network of 19 Fourth Industrial Revolution centers and the second such center in Southeast Asia, its establishment will undoubtedly propel Vietnam’s alignment with international standards in new technology applications and policy formulation.
At the WEF meeting in Tianjin, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Klaus Schwab jointly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between the Vietnamese government and the WEF for 2023-2026, with the establishment of the C4IR center being a crucial component of this agreement. This not only reflects Vietnam’s determination to deeply engage in global technological innovation processes but also highlights Ho Chi Minh City’s pioneering position in this field.
Following the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from various sectors. Participants unanimously agreed that to ensure the center’s effective operation, it is necessary to establish superior mechanisms, increase investment in human resource training, and construct a modernized infrastructure system.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the birth of the C4IR center is a concrete implementation of the Vietnamese Party and State’s policies regarding the Fourth Industrial Revolution, aimed at meeting the country’s developmental needs in the new era. He pointed out that this center not only showcases Vietnam’s intelligence, capabilities, and aspirations in the Industry 4.0 era but also reflects the close cooperation between Vietnam and the WEF.
Regarding the center’s future development, Pham Minh Chinh outlined clear divisions of responsibility: the government and ministries are responsible for policy and mechanism guidance, while Ho Chi Minh City is tasked with creating favorable conditions for the center’s smooth operation and participating in supervisory work. He also called on businesses and founders to continue increasing investments, providing better support for the center in finance, infrastructure, human resources, and management.
Finally, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh set the direction for the C4IR center, suggesting it adhere to the principles of being “pioneering, collaborative, connective, digital, green, practical, efficient, for the nation, and for the people,” while promoting self-reliance and innovation. This vision not only embodies Vietnam’s ambitions in digital transformation but also demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development.
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