AVSE President Nguyen Duc Khuong addresses the opening of the Vietnam
Global Leaders Forum (Photo: VNA)
Addressing the event, AVSE President Nguyen Duc Khuong said that over 4
million-strong Vietnamese community abroad is a great force for Vietnam to make
breakthrough growth.
The VLGF is expected to build a network of Vietnamese talents around the world
for joint actions for a country with sustainable development and prosperity, he
said.
Nguyen Hoanh Nam, Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese
Affairs, said the Vietnamese community abroad has made great contributions to
the country’s growth through many activities from investment consultations and
connection to the implementation of projects in various areas.
Assistant Professor Tran Ngoc Anh from the US-based Indiana University lauded
the idea to set up a network of Vietnamese talents abroad.
He held that Vietnam boasts great advantages for having experienced scientists
working abroad who are willing to contribute to the motherland’s growth.
Meanwhile, Céline Zapolsky, Vice-President of Linagora and CEO of Linagora
Vietnam, commented that Vietnamese people around the world are able to rapidly
integrate into a new environment. She stressed the need to gather high-profile
people for the shared purpose of building a prosperous country.
As an overseas Vietnamese of third generation, Zapolsky said that she wishes to
contribute to Vietnam’s development.
Participants at the event sketched out a strategy for the development of
national trademark, optimising the country’s potential and enhancing its
position in the world arena.
They agreed that national trademark, shown in culture and socio-economy aspects,
is significant in attracting investment and promoting external relations,
helping bringing about long-term benefit and prosperity for the country.
They also discussed a wide range of issues such as digitalization and
innovation, the application of technology in agriculture, smart tourism, culture
and people in brainpower-based economy.
Source: VNA