Illustrative image (Photo: Internet)Hanoi (VNA) - A workshop on promoting technology and innovation cooperation between Vietnam and Laos to serve the development of digital economy in the two countries took place in Hanoi on December 11. Both nations determine that promoting digital economic development is one of the important factors to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of their economies, he stressed. For his part, Minister Vongdara emphasised that the two ministries will continue to promote cooperation in terms of science, technology and innovation, and effectively implement signed agreements in the future. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy affirmed that Vietnam is willing to share experiences and help Laos in developing its draft law on innovation, and the strategy for developing science, technology and innovation. On the occasion, the Department of Application and Development of Technology of Vietnam and the Lao Technology Promotion and Transfer Centre exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the time to come./.

Source: Viet Nam News December 12, 2023 13:28 UTC