Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony Between the University of Transport and Communications and Leading Technology Corporations at the University-Industry Linkage Forum

On August 25, 2025, in Da Nang, within the framework of the Forum on University-Industry Linkages, the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with three leading technology partners: Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd. (MEVN), CT Group JSC, and Ericsson Vietnam Co., Ltd. The forum was hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training, in collaboration with the University of Da Nang and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the "Australia and Vietnam Partnership for Human Resource Development" (Aus4skills) program.

The Forum on University-Industry Linkages was organized to strengthen relationships between universities and businesses with the theme “Tri-party Cooperation in Training and Research & Development of High-Tech and Strategic Technologies.” The event created an opportunity for relevant parties to discuss and propose solutions to elevate the " Tri-party " partnership, involving the State, Aademia, and Industry. The forum was attended by Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son and representatives from nearly 120 agencies, organizations, associations, and businesses.

Speaking at the opening of the forum, Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son emphasized that in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the nation's push for industrialization, modernization, and deep international integration, the task of developing science and technology, innovation, and high-quality human resources is a key and decisive factor. To effectively implement the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, it is essential to further promote close links among stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. In this regard, the "Tri-party" cooperation - where the State provides orientation and creates institutions and policies, the Academia fulfills its mission of training, researching, and developing knowledge, and the Industry has the capacity to apply, transfer technology, and create products and economic value - is the "golden key". This collaboration will help realize policies, fulfill missions, and solve major problems, contributing to the nation’s development in this "era of the nation's rise."

UTC collaborates with Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd. (MEVN)

MEVN is one of the world's leading brands in the manufacturing and trading of electrical and electronic systems. The company has engaged in many cooperative activities with the university, including donating equipment to build the Mitsubishi Electric FA laboratory and granting scholarships to students. From 2022 to 2025, the UTC team also participated in the Mitsubishi Electric Cup Automation (MECA) competition, which was sponsored by MEVN. This new strategic cooperation agreement focuses on the fields of robotics and automation technology. The specific cooperation contents include:

• Developing a Laboratory: Upgrading the existing Mitsubishi Electric FA laboratory with the latest solutions in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the e-f@ctory smart factory.
• Training and Research: Developing joint modules and professional certificates, and organizing training courses and workshops led directly by MEVN experts. MEVN will provide technical support and partial funding for UTC's research projects, focusing on practical issues such as optimizing urban traffic control systems and applying automation technology in railway operations.
• Student Support: Continuing to provide scholarships, organizing guided internship programs, and prioritizing the recruitment of outstanding UTC students.

UTC collaborates with CT Group JSC

CT Group is one of Vietnam's leading Technology and Innovation Corporations. It is pioneering the Fourth Industrial Revolution with a strategy to master advanced technologies in various fields. The areas of strategic cooperation between the two parties are artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and semiconductor chip technology. The cooperation contents include:

• Training and Recruitment: The partnership will include customized training courses, annual scholarships for students with financial difficulties and outstanding academic performance, and preferential recruitment for UTC graduates.
• Scientific Research: The two parties will jointly conduct research, develop products and services, and organize domestic and international scientific conferences.
• Internship Support: The company will provide opportunities for UTC students to complete internships and conduct their graduation projects at their facilities.

UTC collaborates with Ericsson Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Ericsson, a leading provider of broadband mobile network technology, has been present in Vietnam since 1993. The company is committed to supporting Vietnam in its transition to next-generation mobile network technology (5G/6G) to build the national digital infrastructure. The area of strategic cooperation between the two parties is next-generation mobile network technology (5G/6G). According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two sides will cooperate during the 2025–2026 period, with key focuses on:

• Training and Experience Sharing: The partnership includes organizing specialized lectures on 5G technology, and sharing international experience on Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) and its high-speed rail applications.
• Specialized Workshops: The two parties will jointly organize specialized workshops for relevant agencies and units. These workshops will focus on sharing technology, international experience, and proposing standards for Vietnam.
• Internships and Career Guidance: The program will provide internship opportunities for students to gain exposure to a professional work environment, practice their hands-on skills, and receive long-term career guidance.

The signing of cooperation agreements with leading technology corporations like Mitsubishi Electric, CT Group, and Ericsson marks a significant step forward, affirming the University of Transport and Communications' pioneering role in training high-quality human resources and developing the nation's high-tech and strategic technology fields. This also serves as a testament to the shared understanding, renewed mindset, and collective determination of the parties to collaborate in promoting science, technology, and innovation in the "era of the nation's rise."

Some photos from the Signing Ceremony:

An overall view of the Signing Ceremony for a Strategic Cooperation Agreement between the University of Transport and Communications and its partners.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, UTC’s President signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Ericsson Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, UTC’s President signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Mr. Tran Kim Chung, Chairman of CT Group JSC.

Delegates attending the forum pose for a commemorative photo.

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