Ninh Binh, July 30 -- The Vietnam Research and Development Forum 2025 opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh on July 30, aiming to support Vietnam in developing an effective national R&D strategy grounded in international collaboration and innovation-driven policies. Co-organised by the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) and the Ninh Binh People's Committee, the two-day event brings together around 100 domestic and foreign scientists and experts, policymakers, and representatives from local and international agencies and businesses. Themed "Advancing Vietnam's Future through Strategic R&D Investment", it was also seen as a strategic step to promote the transition to a knowledge-based economy, and strength...