Australia-based Monash University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam's Becamex Group, establishing a strategic partnership to support the development of world-leading science, technology and innovation initiatives in Vietnam.
The agreement lays the foundation for long-term collaboration in research, innovation, education and industry engagement, bringing together Monash's internationally recognised expertise with Becamex's vision to develop an integrated innovation and sustainable ecosystem in northern Ho Chi Minh City.
Professor Hai Vu, Deputy Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering, and Monash Institute of Transport Studies, said the MoU would create a platform for multidisciplinary collaboration across areas critical to Vietnam's future development.
“Becamex has an ambitious vision to create one of Southeast Asia's leading science and innovation ecosystems, and Monash is well placed to contribute our internationally recognised expertise in engineering, transport, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and sustainable urban development,” Professor Vu said.
The MoU provides a framework for the two organisations to explore collaborative research, innovation programmes, education and training initiatives, talent development, technology transfer and commercialisation, and industry partnerships that support the growth of Vietnam's emerging science and technology sector.
Monash University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) and Senior Vice-President, Professor Robyn Ward AM, said the partnership reflected Monash's commitment to working alongside governments and industry to address complex global and regional challenges.
