Innovative Incentives Aim to Expand Vietnam’s Scientific Workforce

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HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Science and Technology in Vietnam has proposed a draft Law on Science, Technology and Innovation aimed at attracting top-tier scientists and engineers. The draft includes offering state-provided housing, special salaries, and official transport for professionals tasked with critical projects. Additionally, these experts would have the freedom to manage scientific mandates, including purchasing intellectual property and hiring both local and international talent.

 

This initiative seeks to foster an advanced professional environment by offering competitive benefits and improving living conditions. It also aims to streamline recruitment, allowing exceptional researchers from both the private sector and overseas direct entry into state roles, bypassing traditional exams.

 

Vietnam aspires to attract its talented nationals residing abroad as well as eminent foreign scientists. The proposed incentives would make settling in Vietnam an attractive option for high-caliber professionals, potentially reversing the talent brain drain.

 

 

 

Professor Nguyễn Đình Đức of Hanoi National University highlighted the urgent need for such measures, drawing parallels to the successful tech-driven growth strategies of nations like South Korea and Japan. Emphasising technology as Vietnam’s route to prosperity, Đức advocated for bold investments in both human talent and high-risk research. He suggested that universities spearhead this change by embracing digital transformation and creating elite research groups in sectors that bolster economic growth and national security.

 

The draft law underscores Vietnam’s commitment to becoming a global player in science and technology—recognising human capital as the nation's strongest asset, reported Vietnam News.

 

-- 2025-03-18