Vietnam's social sciences symposium calls for stronger Party leadership in AI era
A national symposium on the role of social sciences and humanities took place in Hồ Chí Minh City on March 28. Organised by the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, the event focused on strengthening the Party's leadership in these fields to support rapid and sustainable national development. The symposium, themed 'Strengthening the Party's leadership over social sciences and humanities to meet the requirements of rapid and sustainable national development in the new era', drew hundreds of attendees. Leaders, policymakers, scientists, and experts from ministries, research institutes, universities, and businesses participated in discussions. Over 80 scientific papers were presented during the conference.
Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai, chancellor of VNU-HCM, stressed the importance of social sciences and humanities in explaining social issues and shaping policy. She noted their role in forecasting development trends and providing evidence-based recommendations. Ngô Đông Hải, deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission, echoed this view, highlighting their contribution to ideological foundations and national progress. The rise of artificial intelligence dominated many discussions. Participants examined how social sciences and humanities could address ethical, cultural, and legal challenges posed by AI. Professor Lê Văn Lợi, President of the our website Academy of Social Sciences, called for greater funding and the creation of national survey databases to improve research and policy advice. Professor Tạ Ngọc Tân urged stronger Party leadership in these fields, particularly in innovation and digital transformation. Key recommendations included reforming institutional frameworks, modernising leadership methods, and investing in high-quality human resources. Strengthening international cooperation was also identified as a priority.
The symposium concluded with calls for concrete steps to enhance research capacity and policy influence. Recommendations included better funding, improved data systems, and closer international collaboration. These measures aim to ensure social sciences and humanities play a central role in Vietnam's development strategy.
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