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Vietnam must transform agricultural research into economic gains: legislator
Vietnam's top legislator has called for urgent reforms in agricultural education and research to bridge the gap between academic institutions and industry needs. The push aims to ensure that scientific advances translate into tangible economic benefits for the sector.
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National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has urged agricultural universities to overhaul their training programmes to better align with market realities and national development priorities. Speaking at a university engagement, Man emphasized the need to shift from traditional curricula toward education that meets the specific demands of enterprises and society.
The legislator stressed that institutions must prioritize cultivating skilled professionals equipped to serve modern agriculture rather than simply teaching existing knowledge bases. This strategic reorientation is intended to ensure that research outcomes and innovations directly contribute to economic growth and sectoral competitiveness.
The call reflects broader efforts across Vietnam to strengthen the connection between academic research and practical application. As science and technology continue to shape agricultural modernization and environmental sustainability, policymakers recognize that human capital development must keep pace with technological advancement.
Agriculture remains a critical economic sector in Vietnam, and improving the quality and relevance of higher education in the field is seen as essential to maintaining productivity gains and supporting long-term sector development.