On April 10, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology - Vietnam National University (HCMUT) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with three strategic partners: the Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA), the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors - Southern Branch (VACC) and HUDECO Joint Stock Company (HUDECO).
The signing ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere, opening a new chapter in connecting academics and practices, promoting innovation and technology transfer. Improve the quality of human resources in the construction and industrial real estate industry.
The event marked a new step forward in strategic connecting the academic sector and the business sector - association sector, together aiming at the goal of developing high-quality human resources, promoting research - technology transfer and promoting the development of the construction industry in a modern and sustainable direction.
The agreement is built on the foundation of mutually beneficial cooperation, promoting the specific strengths of each side to train human resources in conjunction with the practical construction industry - industrial real estate. Together research and apply new technology in construction, management, materials and green development. Support students with scholarships, internships and jobs. Build an ecosystem connecting schools - businesses - associations.
Dr. Truong Gia Bao - Vice President, General Secretary of VIREA shared: "We really look forward to this cooperation - a place that trains leading engineers for the industry. VIREA will act as a bridge for industrial real estate businesses to access more knowledge and innovation from the university environment."
In particular, the University of Technology - VNU - HCM (HCMUT) proactively builds and updates training programs in accordance with practical requirements. Implement applied research with transfer value to businesses. Providing a team of experts, lecturers, and researchers to accompany businesses. Create conditions for students to access businesses, participate in internships, make projects and start businesses.
The Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA) is a bridge between the school and the industrial real estate business community. Support the organization of seminars, forums, and connect real-life experts in the industry. Propose practical needs, contribute opinions to build training content suitable for businesses. Accompanying activities to support start-ups and innovation from students.
The Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors - Southern Branch (VACC) organizes field programs at the project site, construction for students and lecturers. Connecting contractors with young human resources with technical expertise from the school. Giving advice and accompanying the development of professional capacity standards for students. Coordinate the organization of a thematic workshop on construction technology, project management, labor safety, etc.
HUDECO Joint Stock Company (HUDECO) continues to implement the HUDECO scholarship program to accompany HCMUT students. Receiving interns, sponsoring academic and research activities. Participating in practical teaching, contributing to the development of highly applicable training programs. It is a pioneer in applying research results from the school to practical construction.
