The contingent of intellectuals is an important intellectual resource for socio-economic development for each nation as well as international community. They play a great role in creating spiritual and cultural values, bringing about important achievements of science and technology, social sciences and humanities, contributing to promoting social progress. Especially in the context of Industrial Revolution 4.0, science and technology are developing like a storm, the digital age and the internet connecting everything with artificial intelligence, the role of the intellectual team is becoming increasingly be more important than ever. This work clarify four characteristics of Vietnamese intellectual hierarchy in promoting market economy development with socialist-orientation.

Industrial Revolution 4.0, intellectual hierarchy, Vietnam