On October 6, 2026, the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) and Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd. held a signing ceremony for a Cooperation Agreement at UTC, marking a new milestone in the partnership between the University and the business sector in the fields of construction, materials, and transport infrastructure.

An overview of the meeting between the University of Transport and Communications and Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Representing the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) at the event was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, President of the University, accompanied by representatives of relevant administrative units, including the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Construction Materials, and other departments. Saint-Gobain Vietnam was represented by Mr. Nguyen Truong Hai, General Director of Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd., together with company executives responsible for human resources, solution consulting, business operations, and partner development. The two parties exchanged views on their cooperation orientations, presented the key contents of the agreement, conducted the signing ceremony, and discussed plans for implementation in the coming period.

In his remarks at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, President of UTC, emphasized that the signing marked a significant milestone in strengthening cooperation between the University and the business sector, particularly in education and training, research, and the development of solutions for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The University considers aligning education and scientific research with the practical needs of enterprises and society an important priority in improving the quality of human resources and enhancing the practical application of research outcomes.

As the construction and infrastructure sectors undergo a profound transformation towards modernization, greener practices, energy efficiency, and sustainable development, cooperation between UTC and Saint-Gobain Vietnam is expected to foster effective synergies between the University's expertise in education and research and the company's experience, technologies, and comprehensive materials solutions ecosystem.

The Delegation of Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd. attends the Meeting and Signing Ceremony

Representatives of the University of Transport and Communications attend the ceremony

Saint-Gobain Vietnam is a member of the Saint-Gobain Group, a company with a history spanning more than 360 years, specializing in lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable building materials and solutions. In Vietnam, Saint-Gobain has developed a portfolio of brands and solutions serving the residential, industrial, and technical infrastructure sectors.

Under the Cooperation Agreement, the two parties aim to provide students with opportunities to gain exposure to modern construction materials technologies, sustainable development trends, and real-world corporate working environments. These opportunities are expected to broaden students' career perspectives, develop their professional skills, and enhance their adaptability after graduation.

Key areas of cooperation include organizing student visits to Saint-Gobain's factories, offices, and member companies; providing internship opportunities and support for professional skills development; collaborating on career guidance, recruitment, and scholarship programmes; organizing seminars and professional discussions to keep students informed about trends in materials technology and sustainable development; and supporting academic activities and competitions for students.

In addition to education and student support, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung proposed that the two parties gradually expand their cooperation into scientific research and technology application, particularly in addressing practical challenges in transport and urban infrastructure development. Potential areas include innovative materials, green construction, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable development, as well as braking systems for high-speed trains.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, President of the University of Transport and Communications, and Mr. Nguyen Truong Hai, General Director of Saint-Gobain Vietnam, perform the Signing of the Cooperation Agreement

As part of the implementation plan, the specialized units of both parties will work together to develop detailed action plans, identify priority areas, establish timelines, and designate responsible coordinators to ensure that cooperation activities are practical and deliver tangible value to students, faculty members, the business community, and society.

Building on Saint-Gobain's capabilities and experience and UTC's strong foundation in education, training, and research, both parties look forward to establishing a long-term, extensive, substantive, and effective partnership that will contribute positively to innovation and the sustainable development of Vietnam's construction, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

Representatives of both Parties exchange the signed Cooperation Agreement documents

Delegates from the University of Transport and Communications and Saint-Gobain Vietnam Pose for a Commemorative Photo at the Signing Ceremony