The government has put together a proposal for a new science and technology strategy for this year, and said that the United States has led the government to develop a new coronavirus vaccine in a short period of time. We will strengthen it and work on research and development.
On the 11th, the government held the "Integrated Innovation Strategy Promotion Council" at the Prime Minister's Office and put together a proposal for a new science and technology strategy for this year.
According to the report, the spread of the new coronavirus raises concerns about economic security, and it is an urgent task to respond to emerging threats.
On top of that, the United States has invested heavily in corporate vaccine development and manufacturing under the initiative of the government, and said that it was developed in a short period of time. I am trying to work on it.
In addition, in order to promote human resource development and research and development that will lead to problem solving required by the region, we are planning to formulate a promotion package for strengthening local universities within this fiscal year.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "If you look at the world, you have already made a major shift in policy toward growth toward post-corona, mainly in the green and digital fields. With the economic society after surviving corona in mind, The strategy will be decided promptly by the Cabinet. "