Viet Nam will focus on technology search and transfer until 2020, according to a programme approved by the Prime Minister. It targets transferring and applying 60 per cent of the technology introduced to the country through a network of experts associated with the programme. — Photo vietq.vn

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — The Prime Minister has approved an international technology search and transfer programme that will run until 2020.

Created in line with Decision No. 1069/QD-TTg, issued on July 4, the programme aims at seeking, evaluating, consulting and transferring globally advanced technology. It also aims at meeting the demand for developing new products and services to increase productivity and quality and to add value to products sold by Vietnamese enterprises.

Until 2020, Viet Nam will target transferring and applying 60 per cent of the technology introduced to the country through a network of experts associated with the programme.

Viet Nam will prioritise advanced technology in line with the orientation in policy and development strategies towards national science and technology. The country's objectives are to create new products and services and meet demands to develop the economy and society.

The government will seek and support international technology transfers and adopt mechanisms to encourage enterprises and science and technology organisations to handle research and technology transfers.

The programme also plans to build a network of experts who will seek out new technology, create appropriate systems and policies, and procure data.

The decision came into effect on July 4. — VNS