In his remarks, VNSC General Director Assoc. Prof., Dr. PhamAnh Tuan said the Government in February 2021 announced a strategy for the development andapplication of aerospace science and technology by 2030,aiming to utilise achievements in the fields to address defence and securityissues, strengthen management of environment and natural resources, monitornatural disasters and minimise their impacts, and provide related services forpeople.
This seminar forms part of the efforts to translate thestrategy into reality, according to Tuan.
Japanese experts said Vietnam has an advantageousposition to expand the use of new satellite technologies to ASEAN andAsia-Pacific. The combination of Vietnam’s ground infrastructure and satellitesand Japan’s technologies and services is critical to open more opportunitiesfor the use of satellite data for both sides, they said.
They also held that multi-layered capacity building programmes,which encourage the participation of the private sector in aerospace, can helpVietnam make big steps in automation and enable more sectors to reap benefitsfrom satellite data./.