General response strategy and productivity improvement in the context of industrial revolution 4.0; The impact of the South Korean Government's policy on Vietnam's economy is the content at the meeting between Minister Chu Ngoc Anh with Mr. Jin Pyo Kim, National Assembly Member, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Korea on August 7, 2019 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
At the meeting, Minister Chu Ngoc Anh congratulated Korea's socio-economic achievements, bringing Korea to become a leading developed economy in the world with per capita income reaching level. US $ 30,000 in 2018. Minister Chu Ngoc Anh emphasized the achievements of bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Korea since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, especially after setting up the framework. Strategic partner in 2009, Vietnam-Korea relations have developed rapidly and effectively in all fields, especially politics, economy, science and technology, and people exchange.
As for science and technology, at the first session on dialogues on economic cooperation at the Deputy Prime Minister level, the two sides agreed to promote and effectively implement signed S&T agreements; cooperation to promote scientific capacity, core industrial development of the fourth industrial revolution; Collaborative side effects response of the fourth industrial revolution. S&T cooperation between Vietnam and Korea is being strengthened and achieved high efficiency since the 8th meeting of Ministerial S&T cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea held in March 2018 on the occasion of the President of Korea. Mun Chein visited Vietnam. The two sides have implemented many joint research projects. Through joint research activities, Vietnamese researchers have access to new concepts in science, research methods, new techniques, advanced techniques, systems of equipment and laboratories. Great as well as new research results of Korea. The two sides have published many articles in prestigious international magazines and have high citation indexes. Many studies have given new, creative research directions, which have scientific and practical significance, bringing added value and breakthroughs in science and technology, meeting the requirements of the industrial revolution. 4.0. On the other hand, it also addresses the global issues of climate change response, side effects of industrial revolution 4.0 ... The results of many joint studies have had positive effects on economic efficiency, society of Vietnam and Korea.
The Minister also informed about the VKIST Project, including the fact that South Korea was active and supported to nominate TS. Kum Dong-wha, former President of KIST, Korea is the Director of VKIST. The Minister believes that, with his experience and enthusiasm, Dr. Kum Dong-wha will build and lead VKIST successfully, becoming Vietnam's leading research institute, towards the industrial technology.
Regarding the general response strategy and productivity improvement in the context of industrial revolution 4.0, Minister Chu Ngoc Anh highly appreciated the cooperation of the Korea Productivity Center (KPC) in assisting Vietnam to attend and implement projects of Asian Productivity Organization (APO) as well as bilateral cooperation. Minister Chu Ngoc Anh also expressed his joy when recently, on August 6, 2019, the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) and KPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of productivity. The Minister believes that the two sides will effectively implement the signed contents and towards the Ministry of Science and Technology will create favorable conditions for cooperation between resettlement and KPC smoothly and successfully.
At the meeting, Mr. Jin Pyo Kim, Member of the National Assembly, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Korea, said that he would share and support Vietnam to implement “the Master Plan on productivity towards development based on bright innovation". In addition, it will support the connection of large corporations and companies that are applying smart production models to learn experiences and support Vietnam to build a smart production program based on the Korea’s Model; Visiting learning smart production systems in Korea.
Besides, Mr. Jin Pyo Kim also emphasized the South Policy of the Korean Government. Accordingly, in 2017, the government of South Korean President Mun Chein announced “the New South Policy" to improve relations with ASEAN countries, as well as India and Pakistan.
Minister Chu Ngoc Anh and Mr. Jin Pyo Kim, Member of the National Assembly, Former South Korean Deputy Prime Minister
At the end of the meeting, Minister Chu Ngoc Anh affirmed that the Ministry of Science and Technology and individuals of the Minister always believed and nurtured the strategic relationship between Vietnam and Korea. The Minister also agreed with the proposals of KPC on cooperation with STAMEQ. The Ministry of Science and Technology recognized and supported the two sides' cooperation and asked STAMEQ to continue talking with KPC to implement specific activities in the future.
Representatives of Vietnam and South Korea took photos group after the meeting
Dr. Kum Dongwha - President of VKIST participated in the Vietnam-Korea Education and Technology Business Forum on August 7, 2019
