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On November 19, in Can Tho, the 7th ASEAN+3 Rectors Conference took place, with the participation of leaders of more than 30 universities from ASEAN, Japan, Korea and China to discuss solutions for cooperation in training, scientific research, digital transformation and innovation. Delegates attending the ASEAN + 3 Rectors Conference in Can Tho City - Photo: VGP/LSThe event not only opens a new era of cooperation between universities in the region, but also affirms the leading role of Can Tho University in the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta and the ASEAN + 3 higher education ecosystem. Can Tho University affirms its position in the AUN network. The 7th ASEAN + 3 Rectors Conference is one of the most prestigious high-level forums. of the Southeast Asian Universities Network (AUN) for university leaders in the region. Can Tho University is the first higher education institution in Vietnam to be chosen to host this event, showing AUNs confidence in the schools academic reputation, administrative capacity and growing international position in the regional education ecosystem. The event has special meaning for Vietnam in general and Can Tho University in particular, as it affirms the schools central role in training, research and innovation, especially in contributing to development. sustainable Mekong Delta. By hosting the conference, Can Tho University increases Vietnams presence in ASEAN+3 strategic initiatives on higher education, digital transformation, research and high-quality human resource cooperation; creating opportunities to attract international cooperation and projects and expand partner networks with more than 30 prestigious universities from Japan, Korea, China and ASEAN. This is also an important push to promote the internationalization process, bringing direct benefits to students, lecturers and future research and training programs. Strategic Forum for ASEAN+3 Higher EducationThe purpose of the ASEAN+3 Rectors Conference is to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions in the ASEAN region and three partner countries (Japan, Korea, China) through high-level foreign affairs activities between university leaders. This is a strategic forum for principals to exchange visions, share university administration experiences, and shape the direction of higher education development in the context of regional integration and global transformation. Associate Professor, PhD. Nguyen Thu Thuy, Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Education and Training) emphasized: The conference aims to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions in the ASEAN region and three partner countries, opening a period of cooperation between ASEAN universities. The event does not stop at dialogue, but also aims to identify and promote specific cooperation programs in the fields of training, scientific research, innovation, digital transformation, sustainable development and improving the adaptability of higher education institutions to new challenges. Professor. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Chairman of the Council of Can Tho University, spoke at the conference - Photo: VGP/LSDDDM facing new challenges: Knowledge and technology are the keys. Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the City Peoples Committee. Can Tho Nguyen Van Khoi said that we are living in an era where artificial intelligence, digital transformation, green economy and science - technology have become the driving force and foundation for development. At the same time, cross-border challenges such as climate change, water security, population movement or geopolitical fluctuations require each country and each locality to adapt with knowledge, technology and digital capacity. He emphasized that Vietnam has identified education - training, science - technology and innovation as three strategic breakthroughs to improve productivity, competitiveness and sustainable development. In that context, the ASEAN+3 Principals Conference has important meaning, demonstrating the spirit of cooperation, sharing, and jointly creating the future of the ASEAN+3 community. For the Mekong Delta - a region with many advantages but also facing the most serious challenges in climate, water and resources - knowledge and science - technology are the keys to ensuring sustainable development for the whole region. The role of Can Tho University, with its research programs, technology transfer and international cooperation, therefore becomes even more crucial. Representatives of leaders of universities from ASEAN + 3 countries at the conference - Photo: VGP/LS From the conference to specific future cooperation programs Professor.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Chairman of the Council of Can Tho University, said that the school has long played a core role, connecting an extensive cooperation network with domestic and foreign schools. The focus is on developing science and technology through key laboratories, R&D centers, open academic spaces, promoting research and technology transfer; At the same time, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, support start-up businesses, operate incubators and technology sandboxes, and encourage creative ideas associated with regional realities. Can Tho University is also a place to connect 3 houses cooperation (State - school).- entrepreneur). This model is proving effective in many fields, such as high-tech agriculture, digital transformation, renewable energy, smart logistics, biotechnology, medicine - health care and the environment. In the coming time, the school hopes to cooperate more deeply with universities in ASEAN+3 through training, research and innovation programs, especially in sustainable development of the Mekong Delta; increase Vietnams presence in strategic initiatives on higher education, digital transformation, research and high-quality human resource cooperation. On November 20, the conference will continue to work on the following contents: Ensuring futur
