HaUI expands academic partnerships in Japan at the Fourth Japan- Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference

On October 8–9, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), attended the Fourth Japan- Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference at Osaka University, Japan. Alongside the conference, a series of bilateral meetings with leading Japanese higher education and research institutions, as well as Vietnam’s diplomatic representative office in Osaka, provided further opportunities for HaUI to strengthen the international partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation.

Organized jointly by Osaka University and Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the conference brought together leaders from 37 Vietnamese universities and 30 Japanese universities, alongside representatives of government agencies, research organizations and businesses from both countries. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Le Quan, Deputy Minister of Education and Training.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of HaUI, joins delegates at the conference

Under the theme “Achievements and Future Vision of Japan- Vietnam Academic Collaboration,” the conference addressed key priorities in bilateral higher education cooperation, with particular emphasis on high-quality human resource development, scientific research and innovation.

In his address, Deputy Minister Le Quan underscored the need to translate the existing foundation of bilateral cooperation into concrete programmes and projects supported by clearly defined implementation roadmaps. He also highlighted the strategic importance of emerging technological fields, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence and green energy.

These priorities are closely aligned with HaUI’s development strategy, which places technical and technological education in close connection with applied research and industry requirements. Drawing on its academic strengths in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, automation and information technology, HaUI seeks to expand its participation in collaborative initiatives aimed at developing highly skilled human resources and advancing research and technological capabilities in areas of mutual interest to Vietnam and Japan.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of HaUI, presents a commemorative gift to the President of Osaka University during the Fourth Japan - Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference

The HaUI delegation meets with Kyoto University of Foreign Studies for discussions on prospective areas of academic cooperation

The HaUI delegation engages in bilateral discussions with Institute of Science Tokyo, with representatives of the Embassy of Vietnam in Tokyo also in attendance

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of HaUI, leads the delegation in a working meeting with representatives of Kyoto Institute of Technology

Beyond the conference, the HaUI delegation also met with representatives of Osaka University, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Institute of Science Tokyo and Kyoto Institute of Technology for working discussions on potential areas of cooperation. The discussions covered education and training, scientific research, faculty and student exchanges, and technology transfer, with a focus on identifying shared interests and opportunities to build on the institutions’ respective academic strengths and research expertise.

These engagements provided further opportunities for HaUI to strengthen institutional ties with Japanese universities and research institutions and explore prospects for long-term academic cooperation. Potential areas of collaboration include joint research, academic exchange and technological development, in line with HaUI’s internationalization strategy and its commitment to expanding international academic partnerships.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc, President of HaUI, presents a commemorative gift to Mr. Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, on the occasion of the delegation’s official visit to the Consulate General

As part of the visit, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Xuan Thuc and the HaUI delegation also met with Mr. Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, at the Consulate General of Vietnam. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of coordination between higher education institutions and Vietnam’s overseas diplomatic representative offices in facilitating international academic engagement. It also provided an opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen HaUI’s connections with Japanese universities, research institutions and enterprises, thereby supporting the identification of prospective partners and the development of future cooperation initiatives.

The HaUI delegation conducts an official working visit to the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka

HaUI’s participation in the Fourth Vietnam–Japan University Presidents’ Conference, complemented by a series of bilateral meetings with Japanese universities and research institutions, underscores the university’s commitment to expanding international academic cooperation and strengthening institutional partnerships.

Drawing on strengths in engineering and technology education, applied research and industry collaboration, HaUI continues to pursue partnerships that foster substantive cooperation in education and training, scientific research and technological development. Closer engagement with Japanese higher education and research institutions is expected to create further opportunities for faculty and student exchanges, joint research initiatives and knowledge transfer, while enhancing the quality and international integration of HaUI’s academic activities.