This event takes place at a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s development journey. After nearly four decades of Đổi mới, Vietnam has transformed from an agrarian economy into a dynamic manufacturing and service hub. Our GDP per capita has increased more than thirtyfold, and Vietnam has become a trusted destination in global value chains. Yet, as we aim to become a high-income and modern industrialised nation by 2045, new challenges and imperatives are emerging.
The world economy is undergoing profound transformations. The rise of green technologies, digital transition, and artificial intelligence is redefining how nations compete and cooperate. Global production networks are being reshaped amid geopolitical shifts and the growing demand for sustainable and responsible growth. For Vietnam, these shifts offer not only challenges but also opportunities to move up the value chain and build a more resilient, green, and innovative industrial base.
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In this context, sustainable industrialisation must not merely mean building more factories or increasing exports. It must focus on enhancing productivity, promoting clean and smart technologies, encouraging circular economy models, and ensuring inclusive development that leaves no one behind.
VNU Vice President Pham Bao Son stated that: “Prof. Ohno Kenichi’s deep insights into the evolution of Asian economies, particularly Vietnam, have provided invaluable guidance for our policy-making over the past decades. We look forward to learning from his perspectives on how Vietnam can transition from efficiency-driven growth to innovation-led and sustainability-driven industrialisation.
At Vietnam National University, Hanoi, we remain committed to our mission as the country’s leading center for higher education, scientific research, and policy consultation. In line with the Party and Government’s directives - particularly Resolution 45 on intellectual development, Resolution 57 on science, technology and innovation, and the recently issued Resolution 68 on the private economy - VNU strives to develop high-quality human resources, foster innovation ecosystems, and provide evidence-based policy advice.
Looking ahead, the path to sustainable industrialisation requires synergy between academia, industry, and government. It calls for visionary leadership, institutional reform, digital transformation, and a strong commitment to green and inclusive growth”.
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At the seminar, Professor Kenichi Ohno from the National Institute for Policy Studies, Japan, presented the paper titled “Learning How to Industrialize: From Growth Based on Existing Advantages to Value Creation through Supportive Policies.”
