This is an important step towards the goal of bringing VinUni into the top 100 universities in the world, contributing to promoting Vietnam as a pioneer in the field of science and technology.

The memorandum of understanding handover ceremony took place under the witness of General Secretary To Lam and senior officials from both sides.

According to the agreement, VinUni and NTU will cooperate comprehensively in the fields of computer science, data science & artificial intelligence (AI), electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics & smart mobility, AI applications in materials science and engineering and health sciences.

The cooperation is carried out through six action programs: exchange and secondment of lecturers; establishment of joint research centers and groups; attraction of postdoctoral scholars; attraction of doctoral students; coordination of organizing scientific and technological conferences; development of infrastructure of research laboratories in key areas.

Professor Ho Teck Hua, President of NTU, shared: "NTU is honored to contribute to further strengthening the close cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam - an important ASEAN partner. Through the establishment of a strategic alliance with VinUni to develop high-quality human resources, bringing benefits to both countries.

Working together, we will promote academic and research excellence at both universities and develop Singapore and Vietnam as science and technology hubs."

Dr. Le Mai Lan, Vice President of Vingroup and President of VinUni University, emphasized: "Establishing a strategic, comprehensive and long-term alliance with NTU is an important milestone in VinUni's internal development strategy and vision of becoming one of the top 100 universities in the world. NTU is a globally renowned university with outstanding achievements in academics and research.

In particular, VinUni and NTU share the same spirit of being ready to act at high speed and with strong commitment. The close geographical location and similar culture will be the foundation for us to work together in research and innovation, contributing to making science and technology an important driving force in the new era, the era of Vietnam's rise."

Immediately after signing, leaders of both sides promoted working sessions with NTU's group of scientists at technology - industry labs, research centers and 3D printing labs, nano-material labs... as well as the Institutes of Electricity, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Institute, Materials Science Institute and the Startup Training Program.