President of UTC receives JSTI Group (China) delegation: Advancing cooperation to address modern urban transport challenges

On the morning of July 1, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, President of the University of Transport and Communications (UTC), hosted a working session with a delegation from JSTI Group (China), led by Mr. Zhang Hai Jun, Vice President of JSTI Group.

Also attending the meeting on behalf of UTC were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Chuong, Vice President of the University, along with leaders and representatives of relevant functional units, administrative departments, and academic faculties.

Speaking at the meeting, President Nguyen Van Hung highly appreciated the proactive efforts of JSTI Group’s representatives in Vietnam in connecting, promoting, and implementing various areas of cooperation with the University in recent times. He noted that UTC has currently been entrusted by the authorities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with researching and addressing a number of major challenges in science, technology, and transport infrastructure development, particularly solutions to reduce urban traffic congestion, develop intelligent transportation systems, modernize railway systems, and promote sustainable urban infrastructure.

Building on this foundation, the President proposed that JSTI Group deepen its engagement with UTC in projects in Vietnam and work jointly with the University to research and develop advanced, breakthrough technological solutions to address the challenges of infrastructure and transportation development in major cities.

In his remarks, Mr. Zhang Hai Jun stated that this was his first visit to Vietnam and that he was particularly impressed by the rapid pace of infrastructure development and the growth potential of Hanoi and other major cities. He noted that Vietnam has a significant demand for the application of advanced technologies in transportation and smart urban development, opening numerous opportunities for future cooperation between JSTI and the University of Transport and Communications.

At the meeting, the two sides reviewed the notable outcomes of their cooperation over the past six months, including the implementation of a short-term training program; organizing a study visit to Jiangsu Province, China, for faculty members and trainees; jointly organizing an international scientific conference at UTC’s Ho Chi Minh City Campus; and collaborating on the design, review, and optimization of a typical high-speed railway beam design as part of the partnership between the two sides.

Building on the achievements attained, the leaders of both sides agreed to further deepen their cooperation by exploring the establishment of a joint collaborative unit to serve as a focal point for implementing research, technology transfer, and training activities.

Key areas of cooperation in the coming period will include the development of new materials; the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in transportation and construction; and the development of intelligent transportation and smart city solutions. The two sides will also explore expanded cooperation in the digital space and low-altitude economy sectors. In addition, JSTI will further strengthen its involvement in education and training, particularly through short-term courses for professionals, faculty members, and engineers, contributing to the enhancement of human resource quality in Vietnam’s transportation sector.

The two sides also agreed to jointly organize additional seminars in 2026 to strengthen academic exchange, share research achievements and advanced technologies and engineering solutions, and lay the groundwork for the implementation of large-scale collaborative projects in the future.

The meeting took place in an open, substantive, and productive atmosphere, reaffirming the strong commitment of the leadership of the University of Transport and Communications and JSTI Group to building a strategic partnership. By leveraging the strengths of each side, the partnership aims to contribute to the development of transport infrastructure, smart cities, and science and technology in Vietnam.

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