(MPI) - Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong hosted a reception for Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Iain Watt in Hanoi on October 31.

At the event. Photo: MPI

Deputy Minister Phuong expressed his pleasure that UTS has been actively cooperating with partners and universities in Vietnam to promote innovation and develop human resources in hi-tech fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

The deputy minister also praised UTS for its long-standing tradition and excellence in teaching and research across various fields including technology, health, business, and law, expressed his hope that the cooperation between UTS and Vietnamese agencies will continue to grow and expand, promptly implementing plans in areas such as technology, information, and digital technology.

He shared the guest on Vietnam’s development orientation in the time ahead, adding that the Government of Vietnam prioritises to develop semiconductors and AI industries, and train high quality human resources with the goal of training 50,000 engineers until 2030.

In the context of Vietnam and Australia having elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Deputy Minister Phuong suggested that UTS consider studying and expanding cooperation in other areas to match the level of bilateral relations.

He also encouraged UTS to have a long-term strategic vision and expand the scope of cooperation to assist Vietnam in developing high-quality human resource training programmes, thereby deepening the relationship between the two countries.

He proposed the UTS explore cooperation in developing research and development (R&D) centers, and implement collaborative programmes to enhance innovation capacity, training consultation, incubation, and startup exchanges with the National Innovation Center of Vietnam (NIC).

Iain, for his part, shared that UTS has been involved in cooperative activities and programmes with Vietnamese partners for over a decade, receiving strong support and coordination from the government agencies of both countries. He also noted that a significant number of Vietnamese students are currently studying at UTS.

He acknowledged that the Vietnamese Government's priorities for semiconductor industry development that is align well with the university’s activities. UTS will continue to roll out training programmes, student exchanges, research collaborations, and scholarships for Vietnamese students, making education a pivotal area in the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia./.

Bao Linh

Ministry of Planning and Investment