Vietnam: Principles for selecting science and technology tasks of the Program under Circular 08

Vietnam: Principles for selecting science and technology tasks of the Program under Circular 08 (illustrative image)

Under Circular 08/2015/TT-BKHCN, science and technology tasks of the Program in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as the Tasks) are tasks that use the state budget at the national level, including:

- The tasks of bilateral and multilateral research cooperation are a scientific and technological topic and project undertaken between Vietnamese science and technology organizations and foreign partners for the construction and contribution of resources for the implementation and satisfaction of the conditions as prescribed in Article 6 hereof.

- The tasks of searching and supporting offshore technology transfers are a scientific and technological topic and project involving search of technology, activities supporting domestic organizations and individuals in the implementation of technology transfers, completion of technology, trial and official production.

- The tasks of management and development of the Program are a scientific and technological topic and project, and other activities aimed at developing objectives, intent and solutions of the Program.

The Program’s tasks shall be selected in three principles as follows:

1. Parties taking part in the implementation of the Program’s tasks shall be responsible for developing related tasks on equal terms with each other, ensuring national security, complying with the laws of Vietnam, international treaties and agreement.

2. The tasks must accord with objectives, intent and product (Program Frame), plans to develop the Program and budget for implementation of the Program.

3. Priority shall be given to the cooperation with foreign partners as agencies, organizations that have experience, position of strength and willingness to cooperate with Vietnam in handling scientific and technological issues that Vietnam is interested in.

Details can be found in Circular 08/2015/TT-BKHCN effective from June 20, 2015.

Ty Na

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