On March 7, 2025, the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between VINA Tech Company - University of Transport and Communications, and the Seminar on "Development of green and sustainable solutions in the transport" took place successfully.

This event is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 80th traditional day of the University of Transport and Communications.

Attending from VINA Tech Company, there were Vice President of the Company Dr. Kim Gyeng Chul; Senior Directors: Mr. Kim Kwang Soo and Mr. Song Gyung Ui; Director Mr. Cho Young Bum; along with experts and Department Heads of the Company. On the side of the University of Transport and Communications (UTC), there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc - Vice President of the University, along with representatives of leaders and officials from the following units: Department of International Cooperation and Development Studies (ICDS); Faculty of Civil Engineering; Faculty of Electrical – Electronic Engineering; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Department of Public Works and Environment; Railway Subcommittee.

VINA Tech is a Korean company, established in 1999, specializing in the research, production and development of supercapacitors, key components of fuel cells and polymer capacitors. The company currently has three factories in Vietnam, including Bac Ninh factory, Bac Giang factory and Ha Nam factory. As a leading university training majors in the field of transportation, the University of Transport and Communications focuses on promoting cooperation with important and influential partners in related fields. VINA Tech with extensive experience in manufacturing and developing products: Fuel cells (fuel cell components) play an important role in the development of clean and sustainable energy, widely used in the renewable energy and transportation industries; Supercapacitors have the ability to store and discharge electricity quickly, applied in automobiles, electronics, renewable energy and industrial equipment; Polymer capacitors with high durability and low power loss are widely used in telecommunications equipment, computers and medical equipment.

Scene of the Signing Ceremony 

Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc and Dr. Kim Gyeng Chul both expressed their desire to promote joint research cooperation, contributing to the sustainable development of society. In the immediate future, the two sides will organize internship programs, seminars, create job opportunities for students; propose joint research projects sponsored by the Korean and Vietnamese governments.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Duc – UTC’s Vice President spoke at the ceremony.

Dr. Kim Gyeng Chul - Vice President of VINA Tech Company spoke at the ceremony.

Memorandum of Understanding between VINA Tech Company and University of Transport and Communications was successfully signed

After the Signing Ceremony, VINA Tech Company and University of Transport and Communications co-organized a seminar on " Development of green and sustainable solutions in the transport".

Opening session of the Seminar

Dr. Trinh Quang Khai – Director of International Cooperation and Development Studies Department gave the opening speech at the seminar.

As the former Director of the Korea Transportation Institute (KOTI), Dr. Kim Gyeng Chul shared the 40-year journey of developing Korea's high-speed railway through a presentation on the topic "Key Lessons Learned from South Korea's High-Speed Rail (HSR) Tech Development". In addition, Dr. Lam Thi Tho, Head of Research and Development Department of VINA Tech Company, presented the content "Application of products and research achievements of VINA Tech".

Dr. Kim Gyeng Chul – Vice President of VINA Tech Company, shared about “Key Lessons Learned from South Korea's High-Speed Rail (HSR) Tech Development”

Dr. Lam Thi Tho - Head of Research and Development Department of VINA Tech Company, presented on "Application of products and research achievements of VINA Tech"

On the side of the University of Transport and Communications, lecturers from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic, the Faculty of Mechanics, and the Faculty of Civil Engineering presented research related to the company's products and proposed future cooperation directions including: "Current situation, challenges, and opportunities for implementing low-emission zones in Hanoi according to Resolution 47/2024 of Hanoi"; " Some research results on supercapacitor applications in the field of transportation "; "Hybrid car technology - Green solution for Vietnam's transportation".

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Anh Cuong presented a report on "Current situation, challenges, and opportunities for implementing low emission zones in Hanoi according to Resolution 47/2024 of Hanoi".

Dr. An Thi Hoai Thu Anh presented a report on "Some research results on supercapacitor applications in the field of transportation".

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Cong - Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, presented on " Hybrid car technology - Green solution for Vietnam's transportation"

The seminar attracted a large number of lecturers and students of the University of Transport and Communications to attend and participate in the discussion, contributing to creating a lively and meaningful forum for discussion between experts, lecturers and students.

The seminar attracted the attention of many lecturers and students of the University of Transport and Communications.

The event not only opens up opportunities for extensive cooperation between the University of Transport and Communications and VINA Tech Company but also affirms the role of the University in connecting with leading technology enterprises, promoting research and application of green and sustainable solutions in the transport industry. This is an important step towards realizing the goals of developing modern, efficient and environmentally friendly urban transport in Vietnam.

Delegates from both sides and lecturers from the University of Transport and Communications took a souvenir photo.