Key Takeaways
- Prof. Dr. Mac Quoc Anh emphasized Korea’s role in advancing technology for sustainable urban development in Vietnam.
- The CICON 2025 forum highlighted various topics, including AI, smart cities, and decentralized finance.
- An art gala showcased a blend of Vietnamese and Korean culture, reinforcing emotional diplomacy between nations.
Insights from CICON 2025 Forum
At the recent CICON 2025 Forum, Prof. Dr. Mac Quoc Anh, President of the Institute of Economics and Enterprise Development, praised South Korea’s leadership in core technologies, suggesting it could serve as a model for Vietnam. He noted that the initiative allows Vietnamese enterprises to access advanced technologies essential for developing sustainable urban areas.
Dr. Anh stressed the importance of international collaboration in promoting science, technology, and innovation. He underlined Vietnam’s policy frameworks established by Resolution 68, which focuses on private sector development, and Resolution 57, emphasizing science, technology, and innovation. These policies aim to empower businesses to adopt new technologies, promote sustainable production, and enhance their roles in global supply chains.
The forum featured discussions on artificial intelligence and its implications for smart cities and future urban models. Topics such as emerging technologies, adaptation in the AI era, regional cooperation, and industrial convergence through cultural exchange were extensively explored. Other significant themes included future finance and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), smart urban agriculture, and education startups. These discussions aimed to identify opportunities that have substantial real-world applications.
CICON 2025 provided Vietnamese companies with valuable insights into successful global practices, equipping them with knowledge to navigate digital transformation and foster international integration. Designer Quynh Paris, the CICON Ambassador, highlighted the role of culture and art as “emotional diplomacy” to deepen understanding and sustainable collaboration among nations. She expressed optimism about Vietnam’s potential to cultivate a vibrant cultural industry by merging traditional values with modern technology.
The event culminated in an art gala that featured a captivating blend of Vietnamese and Korean fashion and music, further emphasizing the cultural exchange and collaboration central to the forum’s objectives.
On a related note, the Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Bui Xuan Cuong, and the Vice Mayor of Guangzhou, Lai Zhihong, met to discuss enhancing cooperation in urban infrastructure and modern transport systems.
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