The June 21-24 go to came about as Vietnam is accelerating the implementation of Politburo Resolution No.57-NQ/TW, which identifies breakthroughs in science, expertise, innovation, and nationwide digital transformation as key drivers of improvement, with institutional reform thought to be a prerequisite. The journey additionally contributed to implementing the Vietnam – U.Ok. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in October 2025, underneath which science and expertise and digital transformation are among the many key areas of cooperation.
The delegation paid a courtesy name on Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Judith Cummins on the U.Ok. Parliament, throughout which the 2 sides welcomed the event of the 2 international locations’ relations, and agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Vietnamese N.A. and the U.Ok. Parliament.
At a working session with the House of Commons’ Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, the 2 sides exchanged expertise in lawmaking and parliamentary oversight in areas, together with synthetic intelligence (AI), huge knowledge, satellite tv for pc expertise, private knowledge safety, and regulatory sandbox mechanisms. They additionally mentioned the group of parliamentary hearings to assist legislative supervision.
Meeting members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam, chaired by MP Mark Garnier, either side reaffirmed their dedication to increasing parliamentary exchanges and enhancing cooperation in areas of shared curiosity.
The delegation additionally held working periods with the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the U.Ok. and Ireland (VIS), Imperial College London, the University of Oxford, and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
At Imperial College London, the delegation realized about one of many world’s main fashions for integrating analysis, schooling, and innovation in science, engineering, expertise, and medication.
During a gathering with VIS, Hai referred to as on the affiliation to proceed serving as a bridge connecting abroad Vietnamese scientists with analysis packages and innovation tasks in Vietnam, whereas contributing coverage recommendation and legislative session to the National Assembly.
At the University of Oxford, the delegation explored the college’s innovation ecosystem, together with mechanisms linking analysis, schooling, and commercialization. Discussions additionally centered on creating high-quality human assets in strategic fields comparable to AI, quantum expertise, knowledge science, supplies science, and superior applied sciences.
Hai expressed her hope that the college would increase cooperation with Vietnamese universities, analysis institutes, and authorities companies by means of scholar and postgraduate exchanges, human assets coaching, and joint analysis tasks.
Source: VNA