Domestic and international science and technology cooperation strengthened in Vietnam

At Article 16 of Circular 22/2011/TT-BGDDT, the regulation on domestic and international science and technology cooperation is stipulated as follows:

1. Organizing the implementation of science and technology cooperation plans with organizations, individuals, public service providers, production, business, and service establishments within the country; with universities, research institutes, enterprises, organizations, and individuals who are foreigners or Vietnamese residing and settling abroad in accordance with Vietnamese law.

2. The content of the cooperation includes:

   - Scientific research and technology transfer tasks;
   - International cooperation tasks on science and technology according to Protocol; cooperation tasks to implement commitments of the Government of Vietnam with the governments of other countries and international organizations; bilateral and multilateral cooperation tasks;
   - Training, fostering, and exchanging scientific staff and building research groups;
   - Organizing scientific conferences and seminars, exchanging information, and management experiences in science and technology;
   - Establishing specialized and interdisciplinary research institutes and laboratories;
   - Participating in scientific and technological exhibitions and awards.

3. Creating a favorable environment to encourage cooperation between agencies, collectives, and individuals within the university and domestic and international partners.

More details can be found in Circular 22/2011/TT-BGDDT, effective from July 13, 2011.

Thuy Tram

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