Hanoi (VNA) -𒁏 Themed “Building Unity Among Young Intellectuals,” the discussion took place on April 13 at the National Economics University, bringing together young intellectuals from Vietnam and a delegation of Chinese youth. The event formed part of a broader exchange programme designed to strengthen mutual understanding between the two countries’ youth communities.

Speaking at the forum, Tran Hoai Minh, Deputy Head of the Youth Front Section under the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, emphasised that in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, intellectual capital has become one of the most valuable resources for any nation. She pointed out that young intellectuals—including researchers, lecturers, students, scientists, and experts—play a pivotal role in driving innovation, developing the knowledge economy, and enhancing national competitiveness. Thus, uniting and promoting the potential of this group is a strategic task for youth organisations. “In today’s knowledge-driven, digital economy, the Youth Union sees it as a mission to harness the intelligence of young people—whether at home or abroad—and create a united force to tackle the nation’s development challenges,” Minh said. She underlined that this is not only a political responsibility but also a heartfelt commitment to the new generation of intellectuals.

According to Minh, in recent years the Union has launched various practical programmes to unite and support young intellectuals. Youth organisations, she noted, have served as a reliable platform for the growth of this demographic: “Wherever there are young intellectuals, there is the Union—and vice versa.” Looking ahead, she said, the Union will focus on expanding its networks and attracting more talented young individuals—particularly in key fields such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, digital economy, and health sciences. It also aims to develop mechanisms that better connect young experts within Vietnam and the global diaspora, creating a continuous flow of knowledge and expertise. Additionally, the Union plans to host more international forums and conferences—both in-person and online—to gather input from Vietnamese intellectuals worldwide in support of national development. Also speaking at the forum, Zun Jin, Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China), highlighted the strong historical ties between the Chinese Communist Youth League and the country's young intellectuals. He reaffirmed that uniting young minds is a core mission and top political priority for the Youth Union. As both Vietnam and China continue to pursue reform and development, he said, their need for youthful intellect and innovation is more pressing than ever.

He expressed hope that the forum would serve as a starting point for deeper cooperation between the Vietnamese and Chinese youth unions. At the forum, Dr Nguyen Thi Trang, lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and a member of the Club for Young Scientists, shared her perspective on the role of young intellectuals in Vietnam’s new era of development. She noted that the Party Central Committee has acknowledged the importance of this group, as demonstrated by Resolution 45, which calls for continued development and mobilisation of intellectuals to meet the country’s demand for rapid, sustainable growth.

She suggested that this mission should focus on four key areas: Strong leadership from the Party and State in educating the next generation; Close integration of theoretical study and practical experience; A collaborative effort involving families, schools, and society; Learning through exemplary role models and positive actions./.