Strengthening Vietnam - Cuba scientific cooperation

(Dan Tri) - The network creates an open space connecting actors with similar interests and complementary capabilities in the field of advanced technology.

The Vietnam-Cuba Network of Agricultural Biotechnology and Natural Healthcare, an initiative of the Green Economy Institute, was officially launched in the capital city of Havana on October 11.

This event took place within the framework of a working trip by a Vietnamese delegation from October 8-13, including representatives of management agencies, research institutes, hospitals and businesses.

The network brings together more than 45 research institutes, hospitals, universities and businesses from the two countries (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Ms. Duong Bich Diep, Director of the Green Economy Institute, affirmed that the Network is a comprehensive connection space, from ideas to practice, from research to production and trade.

"This is a bridge to bring Cuban knowledge and biotechnology products to Vietnam and the region, and at the same time bring Vietnamese scientific intelligence to accompany the development of the Cuban people," Ms. Diep emphasized.

Working session scene (Photo: Organizing Committee).

The Cuban side pledged to create all favorable conditions regarding legal corridors, tax policies, human resource training and technology transfer, to help the Network soon realize specific research and production projects in the fields of biotechnology, medicine and green agriculture .

The network brings together more than 45 research institutes, hospitals, universities and businesses from the two countries, operating in the fields of biotechnology, medicine, agriculture and green economy, including many leading units in Vietnam.

Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of the Institute of Biology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), said that the Institute will provide a platform for in-depth research on molecular biology, gene technology, microbiology, medicinal materials and biodiversity; at the same time, promote cooperation, exchange of experts and technology transfer with Cuban institutes such as Labiofam and CIGB.

According to Mr. Hoang, the cooperation helps both sides research and develop drugs faster, and receive experienced Cuban technology to deploy and produce in Vietnam, serving the medical, agricultural and environmental needs of the country.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Huu Doanh, Director of the Central Dermatology Hospital, assessed this as a great opportunity to receive and apply Cuba's biotechnology achievements, especially in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The Central Dermatology Hospital is aiming to cooperate in transferring gene technology and skin regeneration cells to serve Vietnamese patients.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/khoa-hoc/tang-cuong-hop-tac-khoa-hoc-viet-nam-cuba-20251016171045728.htm