Vietnam’s Bright Minds Converge to Shape Future in Science and Technology

Over 200 global young intellectuals gather in Hanoi to pioneer advances in science, technology, and innovation for Vietnam's future.

Vietnam’s Bright Minds Converge to Shape Future in Science and Technology

The vibrant city of Hanoi witnessed a gathering of over 200 exuberant minds from across the globe as they stepped into the limelight at the 6th Global Young Vietnamese Intellectuals Forum. The city, on July 19, 2025, played host to young leaders, innovators, and thinkers aiming to chart a path toward securing Vietnam’s future on the global knowledge map.

Fostering Global Connections

As the forum unfolded, attendees, hailing from prestigious institutions such as MIT and Cambridge, engaged in a creative confluence of ideas with experts from renowned tech giants like Google and Microsoft. This congregation, under the aegis of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and other significant bodies, aimed to catalyze Vietnam’s prominence in science and technology.

Innovations in Science and Technology

With an eye for practicality and collaboration, the forum emphasized cutting-edge innovations connecting intellectuals with enterprises and the national innovation ecosystem. Hands-on activities explored Vietnam’s technology-education interface while discussions on green finance and data security highlighted contemporary challenges and solutions.

Engagement Beyond Borders

Rich dialogues centered around four thematic groups, urging delegates to support Vietnam’s ambition to achieve Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo. As stated in Nhan Dan Online, these dialogues are pivotal in intertwining technology and national digital transformation, nurturing ideas into reality.

Sustained Growth and Recognition

This annual forum, with its previous five versions since 2018, has carved a prestigious niche. A sanctuary for vibrant academic debate and policy advisory, the forum has not only sparked vibrant initiatives but also facilitated their translation into formal actions, contributing to Vietnam’s sustainable development journey.

A Network of Visionaries

Each delegate brings a bespoke set of skills and experiences, poised to deliver and discuss innovative solutions that hold the potential for scalable impacts. This collaboration fosters a robust network aligned with national and regional goals, uniting young Vietnamese intellectuals from diverse fields.

The Global Young Vietnamese Intellectuals Forum remains a beacon of academic prestige, an engine driving policy suggestions, and a platform fostering lasting connections with the state, society, and the Party. As Vietnam continues on its journey of innovation, each step is guided by the collective insight and capabilities of its young intellectual vanguard, connecting the nation to a broader future.